Hi, I’m
Jennifer Harmon
OTTAWA,ILLINOIS
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
James R. Wood Elementary SchoolSomonauk, IL
Third Grade Teacher
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Utilize the Ready Gen Reading Program
- Incorporate Social Emotional Learning into my daily instruction
- Differentiate my instruction to address different learning styles and abilities
- Teach phonics instruction using the UFLI Foundations program
Upwork.com
Freelance Editor/Proofreader
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Strong communication skills
- Works well under pressure
- Keeps an open line of communication with my clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Have edited a wide variety of written print
- Hold long-term relationships with clients
- Proficient in APA formatting
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
James R. Wood Elementary SchoolSomonauk, IL
Second Grade Teacher
08.2008 - Current
Job overview
- Plan and instruct each subject area using a variety of teaching strategies
- Teach reading using the Super Kids reading program
- Have utilized The Daily 3 in my Math curriculum
- Allow for differentiated instruction in both Reading and
- Math by ability grouping my students
- Integrate technology in the classroom
- Align assessments to the Common Core
- Use assessments to make instructional decisions to improve student performance
- Vary lessons to accommodate all learning styles
- Currently teach using the Envision Math program
- Establish a safe learning environment in which all students feel valued and respected
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- 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.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
JAMES R. WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSOMONAUK, ILLINOIS
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2004 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Introduced and taught Phonemic Awareness using
- Michael Haggerty's program
- Incorporated both whole class and small group instruction
- Created hands-on learning experiences to capture the attention of all learners
- Taught leveled Reading groups using the Sing, Spell
- Read, and Write program
Education
Master’s Degree from Literacy
December 2021
University Overview
- GPA: 4.0, Learned invaluable skills in the area of literacy and language. Additional Skills
- Enthusiastic, dependable, and hard working
- Provide open lines of communication with parents
- Participate and have participated in a variety of committees and Professional Learning Communities
- Presented at board meetings and community meetings on Professional Learning Communities, Outcome Based Report Cards, and Quality Core Instruction
- Completed on-line training course entitled "Illinois Reading First" to enhance knowledge of effective instructional practices that promote early reading success
- Show enthusiasm for teaching and learning
- Continuously search for best practice in teaching
- Display knowledge of developmental characteristics of my students
- Unique ability to reflect on my teaching and make changes when necessary
- Adapts quickly to change
- Display extensive content knowledge and show evidence in my lesson plans
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Master's Degree from Curriculum and Instruction
May 2007
University Overview
Maintained a high GPA while teaching full-time.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelors from Elementary Education
May 2003
University Overview
- Dean's List 2001 Fall Semester, Dean's List 2002 Spring Semester
- Golden Key International Honor Society 2002
ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates from Arts
May 2001
SERENA HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
May 1999
1999
University Overview
- Mildred Palmer Scholarship Awardee 1999
- Sheridan Area Centennial Scholarship 1999
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
James R. Wood Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Freelance Editor/Proofreader
Upwork.com
01.2020 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
James R. Wood Elementary School
08.2008 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
JAMES R. WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2004 - 05.2008
Master’s Degree from Literacy
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Master's Degree from Curriculum and Instruction
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelors from Elementary Education
ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates from Arts
SERENA HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma