Jennifer Groff
Independence
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with 20 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning disabilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
First Grade Teacher
Brookstone Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
Stylist Sales Associate
Apricot Lane Boutique
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Maintained store to exacting visual standards by building attractive displays and merchandising products.
- Processed accurate transactions, charge sends and returns at POS stations.
- Embodied strong sense of fashion, enthusiastic attitude and brand aesthetics to generate interest in offerings.
- Boosted sales by educating clients on merchandise, events and upcoming promotions.
Art Teacher
Hickory Grove Christian School
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Stocked classroom with art supplies.
- Hung art in classroom and around Hickory Grove periodically.
- Served as advisor for extracurricular activities such as art clubs and camps.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hickory Grove Christian School
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Established weekly anecdotal records and portfolios to assess student progress.
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
- Tracked student progress in online system, immediately implementing action plans for failing grades.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Designed lesson plans and modified according to student progress.
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Implemented diversified curriculum to meet student performance goals.
3rd Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2002 - 01.2003
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills. Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
First Grade Teacher
Galena Unified School District 499
08.1999 - 05.2001
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Independence Community College
Independence, KSBachelor of Arts - Education
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KSSkills
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Standardized testing techniques
- Parent and student communication
- Special needs students
- Behavior modification
- Flexible and adaptive
- Effectively work with parents
- Elementary education
- Calm under pressure
- Student rapport
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Curriculum development
- School improvement committee
Experience
["Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education"],["Teachers and Instructors, All Other"]
Education and Training
other,other
Name
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Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Brookstone Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Stylist Sales Associate
Apricot Lane Boutique
02.2021 - 04.2021
Art Teacher
Hickory Grove Christian School
08.2016 - 11.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Hickory Grove Christian School
08.2014 - 05.2016
3rd Grade Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2002 - 01.2003
First Grade Teacher
Galena Unified School District 499
08.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Pittsburg State University
Associate of Arts - Education
Independence Community College
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