Jennifer Gehling

• Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
• Helped teachers decorate and organize classrooms with age-specific decor and organization prior to classes starting.
• Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
• Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
• Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
• Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
• Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success.
• Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.

• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
• Attended staff training sessions, meetings and programs.
• Maintained fun, interactive, clean and organized classroom.
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.

• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
• Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.

• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
• Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
• Assigned, explained and graded homework.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
• Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

• Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
• Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
• Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
• Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
• Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.

Helped support a new Pre-K teacher. Taught lessons to Pre-K students. Helped with emotional and social interactions between preschoolers. Led small groups with Pre-K students. Helped preschoolers with proper hygiene.

• Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
• Enhanced 4-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
• Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
• Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
• Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

• Carlsbad, New Mexico, 575-234-3300
• Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
• Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
• Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
• Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
• Supervised small reading groups of students.

• Boosted parental involvement in student learning by maintaining regular communication and hosting informative meetings.
• Adapted instructional approaches to accommodate various learning styles and needs of individual students.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing expertise on effective classroom management and lesson planning practices.
• Enhanced classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and promoting mutual respect among students.

• Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.

• Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Monitored and evaluated students' progress in relation to district and school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
• Designed social studies lessons that fostered problem-solving, creativity and communication in relation to authentic, real-world problems.

• Improved student reading comprehension by implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and differentiated instruction.
• Promoted a love of reading among students by creating an inviting classroom library and organizing engaging literacy events throughout the year.
• Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing expertise and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
• Contributed to school improvement initiatives by actively participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.