Jennifer Drywater
Porter
Summary
Dynamic educator and skilled communicator, adept in classroom management and technology integration. At Haskell Public Schools, I enhanced student performance through innovative teaching strategies and strong parent-teacher relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Haskell Public Schools
06.2017 - 05.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Served as an advisor for the after-school reading club, promoting literacy skills among students outside of regular classroom hours.
- Utilized various formative assessment tools for evaluating student progress and providing constructive feedback on their work.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve instructional skills.
- Mentored struggling students through targeted interventions and one-on-one support, improving overall class performance.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Led parent-teacher conferences focused on identifying areas of growth and developing action plans for continued success at home and in the classroom.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to create interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, leading to a positive learning atmosphere.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives such as curriculum development committees, professional learning communities, and extracurricular activities.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Personal Lines Account Manager
BancFirst Insurance Services
02.2009 - 11.2012
- Managed a diverse book of business with attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring proper documentation was maintained for each account.
- Exceeded performance metrics consistently by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity levels.
- Led training sessions for new hires, contributing to the development of skilled personal lines account managers within the company.
- Assisted clients with policy changes, ensuring accurate adjustments were made to meet their specific needs.
- Improved client retention by providing exceptional customer service and addressing policy inquiries in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05-2015
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Peer collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Student motivation
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- Progress monitoring
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded ;extra-curricular group "Girls Who Code" fostering a positive female dynamic among peers while introducing coding complexities.
- Co-implemented and organized the Elementary Academic Team started in 2022.
- Resolved technology issues for staff and students on a daily basis.
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - Oklahoma Department of Education
- Sign Language 1 Certificate
Timeline
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Haskell Public Schools
06.2017 - 05.2025
Personal Lines Account Manager
BancFirst Insurance Services
02.2009 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northeastern State University
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