Jennifer Cusick
District Mentor/5th Grade Teacher
GARDNER,KS
Summary
Caring Mentor bringing 13 years of experience in related teaching roles. Passionate about working with students and also with teammates to support development of teaching abilities and help each develop to full potential. Friendly and personable professional willing to take on any challenge in and out of the classroom.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
District Mentor
Gardner-Edgerton School District
Gardner, Kansas
08.2021 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Set personal learning goals for 1st and 2nd year teachers and helped new teachers make plans to achieve these goals.
- Collaborated with 1st and 2nd year teachers to support and encourage them in developing their pedagogy and competency to meet the needs of all students.
- Implemented professional development to new teachers on various instructional strategies and classroom management.
5th Grade Teacher
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Gardner, Kansas
08.2018 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Elementary STEM Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Kansas City, KS
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Served on a district committee for STEM curriculum development.
- Co-taught 3-5 grade using Project Based Learning (PBL).
- Encouraged a highly diverse student population of an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and taught how it was relatable to various careers.
- Member of technology team to help enhance instruction.
Elementary Teacher
Cowboy Junction School
Vinita, OK
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Taught 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade students.
Math Intervention Teacher
Hall Halsell Elementary School
Vinita, OK
09.2010 - 05.2011
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction - Emphasis in TESOL
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 08.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Selected for interview committees for district superintendent, building principal, and others.
- Board Policy Committee Member
- Implemented creative writing and a class zoom call with R.L. Stine.
Timeline
District Mentor
Gardner-Edgerton School District
08.2021 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Elementary STEM Teacher
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction - Emphasis in TESOL
University of Kansas
08.2013 - 05.2016
Elementary Teacher
Cowboy Junction School
08.2011 - 05.2013
Math Intervention Teacher
Hall Halsell Elementary School
09.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma State University
08.2006 - 05.2010
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