JENNIFER HAYES
HARTSBURG,IL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher at Hartsburg Emden Junior Senior High School, skilled in differentiated instruction and conflict resolution. Successfully enhanced student engagement through tailored lesson plans and effective classroom management. Mentored new educators, fostering collaboration and professional growth, while maintaining strong parent-teacher communication to support student success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Hartsburg Emden Junior Senior High School
08.1995 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Mentored new teachers, fostering professional development and collaboration within the team.
- Enhanced classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to evaluate student performance and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Conducted assessments to identify individual student needs and tailor support services effectively.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
Education
Master of Science - Teacher Leadership
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, Illinois, ILBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, ILHigh School Diploma -
Hartsburg-Emden High School
Hartsburg, ILSkills
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Key decision making
- Staff development
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Mathematics instruction
Certification
Endorsement - ELA grades 7th - 9th
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Hartsburg Emden Junior Senior High School
08.1995 - Current
Master of Science - Teacher Leadership
University of Illinois At Springfield
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
High School Diploma -
Hartsburg-Emden High School