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Jennifer Grimley

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Dynamic ELD and Second Grade Teacher with a proven track record at Holmes Elementary, adept in literacy development and cultural sensitivity. Excelled in creating resourceful lesson plans and enhancing student literacy, evidenced by assessing and advancing over 250 students. Committed to professional growth through extensive development programs, including LETRS and AVID training.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

ELD Teacher

Holmes Elementary
08.2017 - Current

Eld Teacher, responsible for primarily teaching reading, writing, phonics, and speaking to English language learners in grades k-4

-responsible for assessing over two hundred and fifty students in grades K-6 with the AZELLA in the spring

Second Grade Teacher

  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

Teacher

Lowell Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2017
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Education

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ
05-2013

Skills

  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Reading comprehension
  • Literacy development
  • Resource creation

Professional Development

- Completed 8 units of LETRS

- AVID trained

- Completed five full days of KAGAN

- Completed ten hours of literacy stations with Debbie Diller

-Thinking Maps Trained

-Write from the Beginning & Beyond

Timeline

ELD Teacher

Holmes Elementary
08.2017 - Current

Teacher

Lowell Elementary
08.2013 - 05.2017

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Education

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Jennifer Grimley