Jennifer Mendes - Higgins
Butler,NJ
Summary
Critical thinker with strong attention to detail and sound judgment who is adept at developing lesson plans, and aligning instruction with current learning goals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills foster meaningful relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate School Teacher- Supervisor
Saint Philip the Apostle Preparatory School
Clifton, NJ
09.2012 - Current
- Barbara Zito
- Established curriculum for core classes that meets requirements of Common Core and State Standards
- Used various formative and alternative assessments to drive instruction
- Developed engaging hands-on curriculum for 4th and 5th grade science
- Engaged students interests and critical-thinking skills with creation of Master Lesson Books - student-created books that show- cased their current understanding with various scientific concepts. These books sparked creativity and allowed for differentiated learning as well as assessment tool to guide instruction
- Wrote and implemented literature-based Writing curriculum which culminated in students publishing their work.
- Developed research/writing unit to showcase cultural differences amongst students culminating in luncheon celebration for students and families.
- Created extracurricular science club
- Implemented TREPS program
- Collaborated with colleagues to organize and produce school talent show
Marketing Director
Envelopes & Printed Products, Inc
Prospect Park, NJ
11.2001 - 08.2012
- Supervisors, William Higgins & Christopher Higgins
- Instrumental in streamlining company’s operational procedures and policies ultimately decreasing operating costs by over 25 percent
- Assisted with logo creation and corporate branding
- Launched company website complete with online ordering capabilities
- Responsible for customizing online order forms for clients–enabling them to place orders and receive instant PDF proofs reducing staff type-setting duties by over 50%
- Provided graphic design services to assist clients
- Designed marketing pieces that were successful in growing customer base by more than 10%
- Responsible for all bookkeeping and accounting duties
- Created teaching tool to assist customers using online ordering system
- Assisted in presentations when launching site for clients–teaching groups of individuals how to navigate site, place orders and view/edit proofs online
- Worked collaboratively with supervisors to access goals of company and to find innovative ways to meet those goals
Substitute Teacher
Bloomingdale Board of Education
Bloomingdale, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher
Senior Project Manager–Supervisor
Pearson Education
Parsippany, NJ
07.1996 - 11.2001
- Barbara Ottervik
- Responsible for producing company’s top marketing pieces including three hundred page catalog
- Responsible for photography layouts for many of product lines in catalog
- Performed press-checks and monitored all work done by outside vendors to ensure quality and preciseness of final product
- Created production work orders for jobs including: detailing production process to be used by pre-press, production, and finishing departments, and if necessary created mockups
- Developed Direct Mail campaigns that helped expand customer base
- Conceptualized, developed, and published sales tools for sales team to increase both productivity and sales
- Played vital role in planning as well as providing all necessary materials and entertainment for annual sales meeting
- Responsible for keeping track of department’s annual budget which exceeded 4 million dollars
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
Director of Children’s Program–Supervisor
Lake Valhalla Country Club
Montville, NJ
04.1995 - 08.1996
- Perry Bonadies
- Developed and implemented very successful family activities program
- Created and taught wide range of classes to various age groups
- Produced all marketing materials for family activities program
- Program averaged 20-30 children participating weekly
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Actively listened to parents' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
Tutor
Ringwood Board of Education
Ringwood, NJ
10.1994 - 06.1996
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and testing strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Third Grade Teacher
Peter Cooper School
Ringwood, NJ
09.1993 - 06.1996
- Supervisors, John Mangan and Michael Sutcliffe
- Sparked student curiosity and increased their understanding of topics by employing Literature Based Thematic Curriculum
- Promoted student achievement and social growth through Flexible Grouping and Cooperative Learning
- Integration of technology and manipulatives with general curriculum to provide variety of learning experiences
- Actively engaged students with learning centers designed for all ability levels, so students felt both challenged and successful
- Fostered student academic and social growth through Challenge Boxes - voluntary extra curricular projects that required students to use: critical thinking skills, art skills, etc., to create something following specific set of rules
- Positive Classroom Management
Nursery Counselor
Willow Lake Day Camp
Sparta, NJ
06.1994 - 08.1994
- Coordinated activities and athletic events for children
- Provided weekly assessments to parents via anecdotal records
- Obtained CDL license and transported 12 students to and from camp daily
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Science Education - Reading and Mathematics
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Psychology
University of Rhode Island
1993
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Setting Learning Objectives
- Educational Technologies Implementation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Effective Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Parent Communication
- Interactive Learning
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Intermediate School Teacher- Supervisor
Saint Philip the Apostle Preparatory School
09.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Bloomingdale Board of Education
01.2009 - 01.2010
Marketing Director
Envelopes & Printed Products, Inc
11.2001 - 08.2012
Senior Project Manager–Supervisor
Pearson Education
07.1996 - 11.2001
Director of Children’s Program–Supervisor
Lake Valhalla Country Club
04.1995 - 08.1996
Tutor
Ringwood Board of Education
10.1994 - 06.1996
Nursery Counselor
Willow Lake Day Camp
06.1994 - 08.1994
Third Grade Teacher
Peter Cooper School
09.1993 - 06.1996
Master of Science Education - Reading and Mathematics
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Psychology
University of Rhode Island
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