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Jennifer Holland

Montezuma Creek,UT

Summary

Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Bureau of Indian Education
10.2019 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

Pre-K Teacher

Easterseals of North Georgia
02.2018 - 10.2019
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Lead Teacher

Haralson Head Start Center
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

First Grade Teacher

Seaborn Lee Elementary
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • Incorporated the use of data to drive instruction.
  • Use technology, such as tablets, smartboards and laptops, to support delivery of instruction.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.

Kindergarten English Medium Teacher

Abu Dhabi Educational Council
09.2009 - 07.2014


  • Appointed grade level chair and staff liaison by Administration
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.

First Grade Teachers

S.L. Lewis Elementary
08.2002 - 08.2009
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.

Education

B.S. - Elementary Education

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
05.2001

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Classroom management

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team members during our Highly Effective Team Meeting in the development of our One Plan Goals.
  • Achieved growth in I-Ready Reading through effectively implementing RTI in helping with Phonological Awareness and Sight Word knowledge.

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Bureau of Indian Education
10.2019 - Current

Pre-K Teacher

Easterseals of North Georgia
02.2018 - 10.2019

Lead Teacher

Haralson Head Start Center
02.2017 - 10.2017

First Grade Teacher

Seaborn Lee Elementary
08.2015 - 02.2017

Kindergarten English Medium Teacher

Abu Dhabi Educational Council
09.2009 - 07.2014

First Grade Teachers

S.L. Lewis Elementary
08.2002 - 08.2009

B.S. - Elementary Education

Andrews University