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Jennifer Hawkins

Dothan,Alabama

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Northside Methodist Academy
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Teacher

Dothan City Schools, Grandview Elementary
08.2002 - 07.2003
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Teacher

Friendship Christian School
08.1998 - 07.2002
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Teacher

Nanny's Nursery (Fort Sanders Hospital)
09.1997 - 06.1998
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Teacher

Westgate Christian School
08.1996 - 06.1997
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Troy State University
Troy, AL
12.1995

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Child Development

Timeline

Teacher

Northside Methodist Academy
08.2020 - Current

Teacher

Dothan City Schools, Grandview Elementary
08.2002 - 07.2003

Teacher

Friendship Christian School
08.1998 - 07.2002

Teacher

Nanny's Nursery (Fort Sanders Hospital)
09.1997 - 06.1998

Teacher

Westgate Christian School
08.1996 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Troy State University
Jennifer Hawkins