Jennifer Hersh
Hewlett
Summary
Dynamic educator with a rich background in Social Studies, demonstrated through impactful roles at Locust Valley Central School District and Lawrence Woodmere Academy. Excelled in employing instructional strategies and classroom management to enhance student engagement and academic success. Skilled in project-based learning and peer collaboration, consistently fostering community involvement and elevating students' understanding of historical contexts.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Social Studies Teacher
Locust Valley Central School District
09.2001 - 12.2024
- Taught AP and IB U.S. and World History classes as well as Regents level Global, American History, Government, and Economics classes.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural, and language diversity.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Implemented latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lessons to improve students' learning.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Lifeguard
Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day
06.2013 - 08.2019
- Monitored and maintained safety of campers in and around swimming pool.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes with proper technique to children ages 2-6 years old.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.
- Provided care and exercised safety procedures to swimmers in distress or danger.
- Greeting campers and parents with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Observed weather conditions and alerted visitors to potential storms and dangers.
Middle School English and Social Studies Teacher
Lawrence Woodmere Academy
09.1997 - 06.2001
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Prepared lesson plans and implemented them in the classroom.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Education
Master of Science - Social Studies Education
Teacher's College, Columbia University
New York, NY10-1997
Bachelor of Arts - History
New York University
New York, NY05-1996
Skills
- Instructional strategies
- Project-based learning
- Peer collaboration
- Community involvement
- Student engagement
- Teaching techniques
- Academic record keeping
- Social studies
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Discipline
Timeline
Lifeguard
Lawrence Woodmere Academy Summer Day
06.2013 - 08.2019
High School Social Studies Teacher
Locust Valley Central School District
09.2001 - 12.2024
Middle School English and Social Studies Teacher
Lawrence Woodmere Academy
09.1997 - 06.2001
Master of Science - Social Studies Education
Teacher's College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - History
New York University
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