Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
References
Timeline
Teacher
Jennifer Isaac

Jennifer Isaac

Toledo,OH

Summary

Dynamic educator and leader at Imani Learning Academy, recognized for expertise in behavioral disorders and proficiency with smartboard technology. Achievements include significantly reducing student discipline rates while enhancing academic engagement through innovative teaching methodologies. Demonstrated ability to foster student success and cultivate strong community relationships. Career goals focus on advancing educational initiatives that promote inclusive learning environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Success Coordinator/Career Technology Teacher

Hope Learning Academy
Toledo, Ohio
08.2022 - Current
  • Supported teachers in delivering personalized assistance to students with special needs.
  • Equipped students with methods and skills for emotional management and relationship building.
  • Guided students toward accomplishing learning and behavioral milestones.
  • Assisted in the implementation of behavior intervention plans directed by the school’s behavior specialist
  • Encouraged adherence to classroom rules through guidance.

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Hope Learning Academy
Toledo, Ohio
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Developed class learning plans to meet district and state requirements for instruction
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction

Gym/Health Teacher

Hope Learning Academy
Toledo, Ohio
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Taught physical education classes with diverse gym and outdoor exercise routines
  • Fostered students' self-esteem and love of learning by maintaining a welcoming and positive classroom environment

Principal/Superintendent

Imani Learning Academy
Toledo, Ohio
08.2007 - 06.2012
  • Cultivated positive relationships with support staff and school leadership through regular communication and in-house activities
  • Evaluated student and teacher performance against trends to determine future needs and make appropriate plans

Dean of Students

Imani Learning Academy
Toledo, Ohio
08.2006 - 06.2007
  • Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance
  • Decreased student discipline rates by implementing student discipline program for students

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Imani Learning Academy
Toledo, Ohio
01.2006 - 06.2006
  • Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression
  • Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

The Academy of Business and Technology
Toledo, Ohio
08.2004 - 06.2005
  • Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social and emotional development
  • Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data

4th Grade Teacher

The Academy of Business and Technology
Toledo, Ohio
08.2001 - 08.2004
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
  • Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Education

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
12.1999

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Academy
Toledo, OH
06.1989

Skills

  • Smartboard technology
  • Behavioral Disorders Knowledge
  • Conflict resolution
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Schedule creation and maintenance of a school-wide incentive program

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Success Coordinator/Career Technology Teacher

Hope Learning Academy
08.2022 - Current

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Hope Learning Academy
08.2020 - 06.2022

Gym/Health Teacher

Hope Learning Academy
08.2017 - 06.2021

Principal/Superintendent

Imani Learning Academy
08.2007 - 06.2012

Dean of Students

Imani Learning Academy
08.2006 - 06.2007

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Imani Learning Academy
01.2006 - 06.2006

Middle School Language Arts Teacher

The Academy of Business and Technology
08.2004 - 06.2005

4th Grade Teacher

The Academy of Business and Technology
08.2001 - 08.2004

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Bowling Green State University

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Academy
Jennifer Isaac