Jennifer Harrison
Waxhaw,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and student-centered teaching professional, committed to providing an engaging, supportive and well-balanced learning environment for all students. 9 years of teaching experience in the UK and USA, I am driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. A reflective and resourceful teacher with excellent classroom management, imperative to student learning and progress. Lastly, I am personable, hard-working, enthusiastic, and punctual.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Rea View Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
- Grade chair for 2nd grade team, participating and leading PLCs
- Daily/Weekly Lesson planning
- Unit Pacing planning
- Differentiate lessons for more able, struggling learners and students with IEPs
- Small Group interventions
- Quarterly grading as well as parent conferences
- MTSS Tier implementation and conferences
- Parent Engagement Events and School Curriculum Nights
- Active member of school Safety Committee, collaborating to create and implement a Tiered Behavior systems and leveled behaviors document
- Developed and implemented strategies to build a supportive and positive classroom culture where students feel safe and valued
Lead Teacher - Early Years Foundation Stage
Stokeswood Primary School
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Lead teacher for Early Years Foundation Stage, working collaboratively to create a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Instructed up to 30 students individually and in small groups.
- Responsible for planning creative and engaging learning experience based on six area of development
- Supported children to understand key concepts such as numbers, reading, writing and science
- Continually monitored and assessed progress of students using a range of formative assessments
- Built effective relationships with parents and carers, meeting regularly to ensure that needs of students diverse needs were met
- Attended staff meeting and training
- Served as a member of the school's senior leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts
- Organized field trips to enrich students learning experiences
- Collaborated with teachers and other professionals to develop individualized educational plans for students with additional needs
Childcare & Education Group Leader - Foundation 1
Croft Church Of England Primary School
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Temporary position, leading a small team to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- Promoted physical, emotional and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor learning activities for students aged 3-5 year
- Fostered effective relationships with parents and carers to communicate progress and areas of development
- Streamlined process for documenting children's learning, development and progress through individual Learning Journey portfolios.
- Completed summative assessment and reports on children's progress
Childcare & Education Group Assistant
Croft Church Of England Primary School
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Planned and supervised engaging and educational activities, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- Worked as part of a team to ensure the safety of wellbeing of children aged 3-5 years
- Supported children to develop strong number sense and language skills through daily activities
- Observed children, taking notes to document behavior, development and progress
- Communicated daily with parents and staff members
Office Administration Assistant
Leicester College
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Served as the main point of contact for curriculum area - Visual and Performing Arts
- Answered calls and correspondence
- Maintained office supplies
- Followed office protocols and policies to maintain records and documentation
- Used Microsoft Office programs to create documents for curriculum team
- Performed other related duties as assigned, such as filing and photocopying
Team Manager
Boots The Chemist
10.2000 - 12.2003
- Maintained and managed schedules
- Led team to meet store goals and objectives, aligned with organizational strategy, aiding business growth
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback to improve skills
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on, providing resolutions to issues whilst maintaining professional demeanor
Deputy Officer in Charge / Room Leader
Red Kite Nursery
08.1999 - 10.2000
- Led team to ensure smooth running of nursery, ensuring policies and procedures implemented and adhered to
- Worked as part of a team, ensuring the safety of wellbeing of children aged from birth-5 years
- Room leader for children aged 2-3 years
- Planned and supervised fun and educational activities, supporting children to develop fundamental math skills and language through daily activities
- Managed a daily schedule that included activities, toilet breaks, lunch and rest time
- Observed children and took notes to document behavior, development and progress
- Communicated daily with parents and staff members
Senior Nursery Nurse
The City Nursery
09.1997 - 08.1999
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with team, children and families
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Planned and supervised fun and educational activities, supporting children to develop strong social, emotional and communication skills
- Managed daily schedule
- Observed children and documented behavior, development and progress
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Early Years
The University of Northampton
Northampton, United Kingdom07.2014
Early Years Professional Status - Early Childhood Education
The University of Northampton
Northampton, United Kingdom07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies (Professional Pathway)
The University of Northampton
Northampton, United Kingdom06.2013
BTEC National Diploma (Associates Degree) - Early Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)
Leicester Southfields College
Leicester, United Kingdom 1995.08 - 1997.06
Skills
Leadership experience
Team Collaboration
Parent-Teacher Communication
Classroom Management
Social-Emotional Learning
Differentiated Instruction
Reading Strategies and Planning
Multicultural Awareness
Problem-solving abilities
Fostering Innovation
Organization Strategies
Managing Databases
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year - Rea View Elementary 2023-2024
Professional Development
- NC SIP-Blended Reading Research to Classroom Practice
- Portrait of a Graduate 2.0 Committee
- Innovative Schools Summit, New York
- LETRS training
- Foundations of Mathematics
- CKLA
- Amplify - DIBELS
- UCPS Summer Leadership Program
- Getting the Most out of iReady
- Canvas Rockstars
- Reading Foundations: Helping Readers that Struggle
- Cognitively Guided Instruction in Mathematics
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Rea View Elementary School
09.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher - Early Years Foundation Stage
Stokeswood Primary School
08.2014 - 08.2019
Childcare & Education Group Leader - Foundation 1
Croft Church Of England Primary School
05.2013 - 07.2013
Childcare & Education Group Assistant
Croft Church Of England Primary School
01.2010 - 07.2010
Office Administration Assistant
Leicester College
01.2004 - 12.2009
Team Manager
Boots The Chemist
10.2000 - 12.2003
Deputy Officer in Charge / Room Leader
Red Kite Nursery
08.1999 - 10.2000
Senior Nursery Nurse
The City Nursery
09.1997 - 08.1999
BTEC National Diploma (Associates Degree) - Early Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)
Leicester Southfields College
1995.08 - 1997.06
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Early Years
The University of Northampton
Early Years Professional Status - Early Childhood Education
The University of Northampton
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies (Professional Pathway)
The University of Northampton