JENNIFER DILLA
McKees Rocks,PA
Summary
Innovative and hard-working teacher committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished at creating engaging lessons plans, evaluating assignments, and teaching complicated concepts clearly. Motivational and encouraging to all students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
6th GRADE MATH TEACHER
Provident Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- PROVIDENT CHARTER SCHOOL
- Planned, taught, and assessed students on grade level math content as well as below-level concepts to fill learning gaps
- Taught students with a wide range of disabilities from dyslexia to ADHD to anxiety disorders that greatly affect their learning
- Provided small group instruction for all students differentiated by abilities
- Created motivating and fun projects including escape rooms, group projects, and centers to help students learn and review important concepts
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
3rd GRADE MATH TEACHER
Propel Montour Elementary School
02.2021 - 08.2022
- PROPEL MONTOUR
- Taught 3rd grade math to both virtual and in-person students
- Planned, taught, and assessed students on math concepts including fractions, multiplication, division, and word problems
- Taught students with a wide range of abilities from special education students to advanced/gifted students in the same setting
- Differentiated instruction to best reach all students on their level
- Provided small group instruction for special education and struggling students both in person and virtually as needed
- Created motivating and fun projects including escape rooms, group projects, and centers to help students review important concepts
FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR
APTARA INC
01.2013 - 08.2021
- Wrote math and science teacher manuals, student editions, and ancillary materials for math textbooks for grades K through 6 according to client notes and feedback
- Edited math and science teacher manuals, student editions, and ancillary materials for clarity, grade-level understanding, and standard correlation
- Wrote and edited online programs using Google Drive, Learnosity, and Habitat
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
03.2020 - 02.2021
- PROPEL MONTOUR
- Supported special education students in the regular education classrooms in grades 3 and 4 math, science, and ELA
- Worked closely with the special education teacher and general classroom teachers to ensure completion of assignments and understanding of concepts
- Taught small groups of both special and general education students Math, ELA, and
- Science concepts
- Provided small group settings for special education students to complete assignments and assessments
- Checked in with special education students daily, virtually and in person, to ensure all assignments were completed
- Adapted assignments and assessments to meet the needs of special education students.
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Worked with mixed-age groups ranging from 2.5 through 5 years old
- Taught math, literacy, science, and social skills concepts through centers, stories, and real-life situations
- Promoted a love of learning and of nature through exploration
- Led and assisted on nature hikes, identifying different animals, plants, and weather-related phenomena
ONLINE MATH TUTOR
09.2012 - 06.2015
- REASONING MIND
- Tutored 5th grade math students remotely using the Reasoning Mind platform
- Used data to identify areas students were struggling in then chose and designed lessons to review those skill areas
- Wrote and led professional development activities for fellow tutors
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
CARNEGIE LEARNING
01.2010 - 08.2012
- Wrote teacher manuals, student editions, and ancillary materials for middle and high school level math textbooks according to content pacing spreadsheets
- Edited teacher manuals, student editions, and ancillary materials for clarity, grade-level understanding, and standard correlation for middle and high school level math texts
- Wrote and edited chapter openers for middle school texts relating math topics to common professions
- Uploaded, organized, and tracked online math products for teacher use
- Wrote and edited online programs for their online curriculum
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Propel McKeesport
08.2008 - 07.2010
- PROPEL MCKEESPORT, NORTH
- STRABANE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, TRUITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Wrote and taught math and science lessons to 6th grade students using state standards to reach students above, on, and below grade level
- Wrote and adapted assignments and assessments to reach the needs of special education students in a full-inclusion classroom
- Incorporated technology and hands-on learning into daily lessons
- Developed classroom management plans to keep students interested and successful in the classroom
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY
Waynesburg, PA08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Indiana, PA12.2004
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Time Management
- Common Core Standards
- Instructional Techniques
- Collaborative Environments
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multimedia Instruction
Timeline
6th GRADE MATH TEACHER
Provident Charter School
08.2022 - Current
3rd GRADE MATH TEACHER
Propel Montour Elementary School
02.2021 - 08.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
03.2020 - 02.2021
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL
08.2018 - 02.2020
FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR
APTARA INC
01.2013 - 08.2021
ONLINE MATH TUTOR
09.2012 - 06.2015
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
CARNEGIE LEARNING
01.2010 - 08.2012
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Propel McKeesport
08.2008 - 07.2010
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Special Education
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
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