Jennifer Downing
Riverside,CA
Summary
Compassionate Teacher currently working under a teaching internship credential expected to have preliminary credential by June/July of 2024. I have over 16 years of experience working in education (13 years as a teacher's assistant, 1/2 year substitute teaching and 2.5 years teaching 4th grade). I am Skilled at introducing new technologies into the classroom and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term success. I am knowledgeable about special intervention plans, recordkeeping requirements and strategies for maintaining classroom discipline, behavior modification and individualized support. I am Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. I Serve as role model by keeping a positive growth mindset to help developing young minds and inspire love for learning. I believe in setting high expectations for all my students and differentiating learning experiences for their wide range of needs and abilities. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach their full potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher 4th Grade Team Leader
Jurupa Unified School District
Jurupa Valley
02.2022 - Current
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
Substitute Teacher
Cucamonga School District
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Instructional Assistant- Special Day Class
San Bernardino City Unified School District
San Bernardino, CA
08.2008 - 04.2021
- Evaluated individual student needs, including academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Supported teachers in adhering to IEPs and monitoring student progress.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Education- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts General Concentration
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA12.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA05.2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Adherence to CA State Standards
- UDL strategies informed
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom management
- IEP adherence
- Faculty collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Student learning support
- Team building mindset
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- Work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Innovative lesson planning
- Supervision
- Organizational skills
- Flexible
- Problem resolution
- Data tracking/reporting
- Social-emotional learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Teacher 4th Grade Team Leader
Jurupa Unified School District
02.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Cucamonga School District
09.2021 - 02.2022
Instructional Assistant- Special Day Class
San Bernardino City Unified School District
08.2008 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Education- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts General Concentration
California State University San Bernardino
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
San Bernardino Valley College