Motivated Science Teacher with 15 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Uses variety of instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Hi, I’m
Jennifer Dietrich
Mechanicsburg,OH
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanicsburg School DistrictMechanicsburg, OH
High School Science Teacher
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Experience with Progress Book, DASL, Scholarships, NHS, District organization/programs
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of IEP students requiring extra support.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Administered detailed science curriculum to over 70 high school students.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
Mechanicsburg Area School DistrictMechanicsburg, OH
Online Teacher
08.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Navigated PLP platform to help students learn grades 6-12
- Maintained documents for 80+ students
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Navigated technical difficulties in adapting lessons where necessary and supporting students in accessing lessons successfully.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Wrote tests with fairness and rigor, tailoring to focus on key unit objectives and essential concepts
Mechanicsburg Area School DistrictMechanicsburg, OH
Substitute Teacher
08.2008 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Fulfill teacher lesson plans daily
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Mechanicsburg JH/HSMechanicsburg, OH
Head Coach
08.2013 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Devised lessons on introductory and advanced skills to support safe and guided development for more than 40 athletes.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Education
Ohio Alternative Resident Educator License
Professional Teaching License from Integrated Science, K-12
2026
University Overview
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
1993
University Overview
Skills
- Student Records Management, Grading
- Field Trip Planning and Supervision
- Multimedia Integration, Google Classroom, Microsoft Office
- Student Engagement, Classroom Instruction and Management
- Textbook Selection
- Physics, Chemistry & Physical Science Curriculum and Instruction
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Team Collaboration
- Parent and Student Communication
- Lab-Based Learning Models
- Lesson Plan Development
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students, staff and community with Mechanicsburg Golden Tomahawk Award, 2021.
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Mechanicsburg School District
08.2021 - Current
Online Teacher
Mechanicsburg Area School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Head Coach
Mechanicsburg JH/HS
08.2013 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher
Mechanicsburg Area School District
08.2008 - 06.2020
Ohio Alternative Resident Educator License
Professional Teaching License from Integrated Science, K-12
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
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