Jennifer Harnish
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler, AZ
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Used district software to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 20 students.
3rd Grade Teacher
Mukilteo School District
Mukilteo, WA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Teacher
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert, AZ
07.2008 - 05.2016
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Kindergarten Teacher
Tempe Elementary School District
Temoe, AZ
07.2005 - 05.2008
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Experiential Learning Designer
Bryan University
Tempe, AZ
02.2019 - Current
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
Education
Masters In Curriculum And Instruction - Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Course Materials Creation
- Reading Comprehension
- Professional Writing
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- School Safety
- State Standards Adherence
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Character Development
- Setting Learning Targets
Timeline
Experiential Learning Designer
Bryan University
02.2019 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
06.2018 - 05.2019
3rd Grade Teacher
Mukilteo School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Teacher
Gilbert Public Schools
07.2008 - 05.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Tempe Elementary School District
07.2005 - 05.2008
Masters In Curriculum And Instruction - Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University
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