Jennifer Greenbush
West Nyack
Summary
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
East Ramapo Central School District
Spring Valley
09.1997 - 02.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Implemented individualized instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Organized and led parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and school events.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented classroom management strategies effectively.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods regularly.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Teaching Assistant
Nyack Central School District
Nyack
12.2021 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
East Ramapo Central School District, Nyack CSD
Spring Valley,
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy K-12
The College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY 09.1996 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY 09.1994 - 02.1997
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent engagement
- Collaborative teaching
- Team collaboration
- Cultural sensitivity
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- NYS Reading Teacher Permanent Certificate K-12 (2001)
- NYS Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1-6 Permanent Certificate (2002)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Nyack Central School District
12.2021 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher
East Ramapo Central School District
09.1997 - 02.2015
Master of Arts - Literacy K-12
The College of New Rochelle
09.1996 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Saint Mary College
09.1994 - 02.1997
Substitute Teacher
East Ramapo Central School District, Nyack CSD