Jennifer DeSarno
Fountain Hills,AZ
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Chosen by peers as the Charros Foundation Teacher of the Year 2024-2025.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher - 7th Grade
Desert Canyon Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Selected for the school's leadership committee as well as the English Language Arts team lead.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop curriculum and to support students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Secondary English Teacher - 7th, 9th Honors
Amplus Academy
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared and implemented comprehensive English lesson plans for 200 students with differentiated instruction.
- Built learning and citizenship skills in character development program to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Worked as advisor for National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society.
English Teacher - 6th and 7th Grade
Doral Academy Fire Mesa Campus
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Established and implemented innovative use of technology in language education to increase test scores by 12%.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA08.2002
Skills
- Literature analysis
- Writing coursework
- Improved test scores by 12%
- Student records management
- Differentiated instruction
- Grammar principles
Certification
- Certified Teacher, Arizona
- Certified Teacher, Nevada, 2016
- Certified Teacher, Pennsylvania, 2015
- National Board of Professional Teaching Standards - certification in progress
Timeline
English Teacher - 7th Grade
Desert Canyon Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Secondary English Teacher - 7th, 9th Honors
Amplus Academy
08.2019 - 06.2022
English Teacher - 6th and 7th Grade
Doral Academy Fire Mesa Campus
08.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Point Park University
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