Jennifer Dangerfield
Murray,UT
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering student growth and enhancing learning environments, notably in the Granite School District. Specializes in ELL instruction and reading improvement, demonstrating a high success rate in elevating student reading levels. Skills include detailed recordkeeping and exceptional teamwork, ensuring collaborative and efficient classroom management. Poised teacher with experience in service coordination and support. Expert at conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating referrals. Upbeat and encouraging with attention on modeling and coaching appropriate behavior and practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Murray School District
2021.08 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted in field trips to the nature center, state capital, Ballet West, Hillcrest Jr High and other various schools
- Helped with various PTO activities at Longview Elementary, Hillcrest Jr High, and Murray High School such as school picture day, Fun Run, Book Fair, Teacher Appreciation Week, Red Ribbon Week, and teacher conferences
Substitute Teacher
Brighton School District 27J
2020.01 - 2020.10
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Worked with individual students and small groups to complete assignments.
- Tutored students struggling in math and reading as well as help to keep them on task to finish assingments
- Volunteered at the school to help conduct vision screenings, making copies, laminating posters, administering individual tests, and monitoring students during classwork
- Assisted on multiple field trips helping monitor behavior
- Maintained a clean and orderly learning environment
Substitute Teacher
Westgate Community School
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Worked with individual students and small groups to improve language math and reading skills
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Assisted students with computer assignments, homework, and projects
- Assisted teachers make copies, assemble assignments and packets, laminate and cut out items
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Substitute Teacher
Boulder Valley School District
2009.09 - 2012.12
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
K-8 Teacher
Nebo School District
2006.07 - 2008.05
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Taught ELL students in a regular classroom environment
- Assisted with student council
- Taught using whole group, small group, and other guided instruction
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Elementary School Teacher
Granite School District
2000.08 - 2006.06
- 5th/6th grade teacher at Mill Creek Elementary
- 3rd grade teacher at South Kearns Elementary
- Used whole group and small group to instruct reading and math
- Taught a large number of ELL students
- Tutored students struggling with reading by working with them after school using the Next Steps program
- Taught character traits and social skills to help students succeed
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught all subjects areas as well as character education.
- Received my ESL endorsement and taught ESL students in a regular classroom environment
- Had a very high success rate in increasing students reading levels for many of the students
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
ESL Endorsement -
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA03.1999
Skills
- Clerical Support
- Flexible Schedule
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Recordkeeping
- Event Setup
- Answering Phones
- Telephone Etiquette
- Data Entry
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline Adherence
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supply Coordination
Timeline
Volunteer
Murray School District
2021.08 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Brighton School District 27J
2020.01 - 2020.10
Substitute Teacher
Westgate Community School
2018.01 - 2019.12
Substitute Teacher
Boulder Valley School District
2009.09 - 2012.12
K-8 Teacher
Nebo School District
2006.07 - 2008.05
Elementary School Teacher
Granite School District
2000.08 - 2006.06
ESL Endorsement -
Weber State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Eastern Washington University
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