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Jennifer DeMars

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Passionate educator brings 36 years of experience as a language arts, reading and work-based learning teacher. Devoted to helping all students learn and succeed.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Fridley Public Schools
Fridley, MN
2000 - 06.2026
  • Taught language arts, reading and work-based learning to students at the area learning center and high school.
  • Taught language arts and reading to students at the middle school.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.

Teacher

West St. Paul Public Schools
Mendota Heights, MN
1990 - 2002
  • Instructed middle school students in language arts and reading
  • Developed and shared effective reading strategies with teachers
  • Coached varsity gymnastics team and advised student council

Education

Work Experience Coordinator License -

Bethel University
Arden Hills, MN
05-2018

Master of Education -

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
06-1994

Bachelor of Arts -

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
05-1988

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Problem solving
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Empathy and patience

Accomplishments

  • Fridley Teacher of Excellence, 2016
  • BestPrep Educator of Excellence Award, 2026
  • Fridley Foundation Grant for Innovation-Awarded three times
  • Minneapolis Foundation Grant to develop Native American Studies Class

Timeline

Teacher

Fridley Public Schools
2000 - 06.2026

Teacher

West St. Paul Public Schools
1990 - 2002

Work Experience Coordinator License -

Bethel University

Master of Education -

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts -

Hamline University
Jennifer DeMars