JENNIFER ANDREWS-DICKENS
Hoover
Summary
Professional educator with extensive knowledge in scientific disciplines and strong commitment to fostering collaborative learning environment. Adept at designing engaging curriculum, utilizing innovative teaching methods, and adapting to diverse student needs. Known for driving academic success and building positive relationships with both students,parents and colleagues. Ability to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in students while ensuring alignment with educational standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Prepare lesson plans and deliver instructional activities which facilitate learning.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning assignments.
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ fluctuating learning styles.
- Implement relevant technology in the classroom, to support instructional needs.
- Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress.
- Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to parents, counselors, and administrators concerning students’ progress.
Academic Advisor/Academic Coordinator
Virginia College
05.2011 - 08.2014
- Communicate weekly with assigned students to check academic progress.
- Monitor student attendance, contact absent or non-participating students.
- Provide students with study tips and encouragement to aid in academic success.
- Counsel students on academic progress.
- Advise students of options available for advancement toward program completion requirements.
- Work collaboratively with Academic Coordinators and Program Directors on retention techniques, educational monitoring, and forecasting for student success/retention.
- Collects and analyzes data-driven program-specific reports.
SES Program Manager/Recruiter
Appleton Learning Tutorial Co.
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Recruit students from various school districts to participate in after-school tutorial programs.
- Provided training and leadership skills for tutors and students.
- Performed as a liaison between parents, students, school officials, and tutors.
- Verified all paperwork, supervised, and monitored instruction and activities.
- Assisted tutors in preparing lesson plans aligned with students’ requirements.
Science Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
01.1998 - 05.2008
- Prepared lesson plans and delivered instructional activities which facilitated learning.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all learning assignments.
- Identified and selected different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ fluctuating learning styles.
- Implemented relevant technology in the classroom, to support instructional needs.
- Observed and evaluated students’ performance and development.
- Maintained accurate and complete records of students’ progress.
- Managed student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Communicated necessary information regularly to parents, counselors, and administrators concerning students’ progress.
- Ensley High School /P.D. Jackson Olin High School
Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
Lab South
09.1997 - 03.1998
- Collected specimens to be processed and tested
- Prepared and specimens to be transported to medical facilities.
- Recorded patients lab report into the data base
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of experimental data and results for ongoing research projects.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Certification
Miles College
Fairfield, ALBachelor of Science - Zoology, Chemistry
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL05-1992
Skills
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Inquiry-based learning
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Student support
- STEM programs
- Project-based learning
- Instructional planning
- Lab management
- New teacher training
Timeline
Science Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2014 - Current
Academic Advisor/Academic Coordinator
Virginia College
05.2011 - 08.2014
SES Program Manager/Recruiter
Appleton Learning Tutorial Co.
07.2010 - 08.2011
Science Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
01.1998 - 05.2008
Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
Lab South
09.1997 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Certification
Miles College
Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Chemistry
Alabama A&M University