Summary
Work History
Education
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Jennifer Hedlund

Chico,CA

Summary

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Knowledgeable English Teacher with 22 years of experience teaching students language and literature. Proficient in developing comprehensive grammar, writing and reading assignments for around 150 to 200 students per year. Motivated to help students develop a high level of proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.

Work History

English Teacher

Yuba City Unified School District
Yuba City, CA
08.2005 - Current
  • Served as languages department lead coordinator and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.


English Teacher

Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
08.2003 - 06.2005
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.

Education

Teaching Credential - High School Teaching

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA

Skills

  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Attendance Records Maintenance
  • Homework Assignment Planning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Academic Advice
  • Course Scheduling
  • Curricula Planning
  • Literary Analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Grade Recording
  • Learning Assessments
  • AP and College Prep
  • Classroom Management
  • Online or Virtual Instruction
  • Time Management
  • Group and Individual Instruction

Timeline

English Teacher

Yuba City Unified School District
08.2005 - Current

English Teacher

Fremont Unified School District
08.2003 - 06.2005

Teaching Credential - High School Teaching

Saint Mary's College of California

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University - East Bay
Jennifer Hedlund