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Jennifer Davis

Pisgah,AL

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at DeKalb County Board of Education, specializing in early childhood education and literacy development. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through creative teaching strategies and effective classroom management. Strong communicator, fostering parent-teacher relationships to support social-emotional learning and individualized student growth.

Diligent Lead Preschool Teacher with deep understanding of early childhood education principles. Guided classroom of young learners while implementing age-appropriate curriculum and fostering nurturing environment. Demonstrated expertise in classroom management and parental communication.

Experienced with creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Utilizes strong classroom management techniques to ensure productive learning environment. Track record of fostering positive relationships with both children and their families.

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2014 - Current
  • Supervised and assisted children throughout school day to ensure safety and engagement.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through consistent communication about student progress.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic performance and improvement areas.
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines for enhanced critical thinking.
  • Monitored students' progress, recording observations in individual files for tailored support.
  • Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies to enhance classroom success.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment daily to uphold safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Attended professional development workshops to remain current on early childhood education trends.

4th Grade Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2006 - 08.2014
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement.

ARI Reading Coach

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2004 - 08.2006
  • Strengthened relationships with parents by maintaining open lines of communication regarding their child''s progress.
  • Coordinated special events designed to raise awareness around the importance of strong literacy skills within the broader community.
  • Boosted students'' reading fluency through targeted interventions and customized practice exercises.
  • Facilitated small group discussions that encouraged critical thinking about texts and fostered meaningful connections between students and literature.

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2001 - 08.2004
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of subject matter.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood & Elementary Education

Athens State University
Athens, AL
05.2000

Skills

  • Special needs support
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Fine motor skills
  • Sensory integration
  • Early childhood education
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Social skills development
  • Literacy development
  • Parent communication
  • Gross motor skills
  • Classroom management experience
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Certified in early childhood education
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Play-based learning

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2014 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2006 - 08.2014

ARI Reading Coach

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2004 - 08.2006

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

DeKalb County Board of Education
08.2001 - 08.2004

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Jacksonville State University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood & Elementary Education

Athens State University
Jennifer Davis