JENNIFER CURTIN
Grand Haven,Michigan
Summary
Professional educator with deep experience in fostering student engagement and academic growth. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptable to evolving classroom needs. Proven ability to implement effective teaching strategies, manage classrooms efficiently, and contribute positively to school culture. Reliable, goal-focused, and skilled in curriculum development and student assessment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PBIS CLASSROOM COACH
Hope Head Start and Childcare
09.2024 - Current
- Supervisor- Jessica Eberly
- Phone: 616-786-0736
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Hope Head Start and Childcare
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Supervisor- Kristin Wise
- Phone: 616-786-0736
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Beyond Basics
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Supervisor- Janice Argue
- Phone: 248-801-2727
ELEMENTARY STEM TEACHER
Belding Area School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervisor- Brian Babbitt
- Phone: 616-794-4100
ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER (Pre K-2nd)
Belding Area School District
08.1998 - 06.2021
- Supervisor- Brian Babbitt
- Phone: 616-794-4100
Education
MASTERS DEGREE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan01.1998
BACHELOR DEGREE - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/ EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan01.1995
Skills
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Coordination
- Collaboration
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Solution development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Student engagement
Certification
- PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATION, 01/01/24
- First Aid/ CPR, 01/01/23
Training
- First Aid and CPR certified
- FERPA: Confidentiality
- Cybersecurity: Basics
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Mandated Reporting
Timeline
PBIS CLASSROOM COACH
Hope Head Start and Childcare
09.2024 - Current
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Hope Head Start and Childcare
11.2023 - 09.2024
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Beyond Basics
08.2023 - 11.2023
ELEMENTARY STEM TEACHER
Belding Area School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER (Pre K-2nd)
Belding Area School District
08.1998 - 06.2021
BACHELOR DEGREE - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/ EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
- PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATION, 01/01/24
- First Aid/ CPR, 01/01/23
MASTERS DEGREE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
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