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Jennifer Garrett

Calhoun,GA

Summary

Dynamic educator with four years at Bartow County School System, specializing in mathematics instruction by going to multiple extra-curricular professional developments such as MathCon and SolutionTree PLC At Work. Expert in fostering social-emotional growth and building strong relationships with students and parents. Successfully implemented individualized education plans, enhancing student engagement and academic performance through innovative instructional strategies.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade General Education Teacher

Bartow County School System
07.2021 - 05.2024
    • Taught core subjects of math for 4 years
    • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
    • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
    • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
    • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
    • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Cartersville City Schools
01.2021 - 05.2021
    • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
    • Created classroom plans based on the Georgia Standards to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
    • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
    • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
12-2020

Skills

  • Mathematics instruction
  • Project-based learning
  • Instructional strategies
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Relationship building
  • Behavioral management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Proficient in Renaissance(Illuminate Education) and Canva

Accomplishments

  • Earned "Collaborative Team of Distinction" in 2024, and was the only member of the math collaboration team.
  • Member of the Guiding Coalition for three years.
  • Top Four in Bartow County for 4th grade math milestones scores.
  • Improved test scores by 51% by reworking approach during the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Achieved and maintained 20% of my students for school year 2023-2024 as distinguished on their milestones.

Timeline

4th Grade General Education Teacher

Bartow County School System
07.2021 - 05.2024

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Cartersville City Schools
01.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of West Georgia