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JENNIFER JACKSON

JENNIFER JACKSON

Educator
Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Enthusiastic educator focused on student engagement and achievement. Utilizes a relationship-oriented approach to enhance learning outcomes. Proficient in instilling essential skills for overcoming life challenges. Committed to nurturing creativity and critical thinking in all students.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

District 89 Schools Garfield
08.2025 - Current
  • Fostered positive relationships with students, enhancing social-emotional development and classroom dynamics.
  • Monitored student progress through assessments, adapting instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Substitute Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
  • Effectively taught students of all academic abilities and backgrounds pre-k through 8th
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a conducive learning environment

Kindergarten Teacher

Chicago Public Schools Chalmers
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Assessed student performance through observations and standardized assessments for individualized instruction.
  • Developed classroom management strategies that improved student behavior and engagement.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged creativity, teamwork, and community involvement.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.

Student Teaching (Spencer Technology Academy)

National Louis University
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Experience working with skyline curriculum, iReady and Fundations in a Kindergarten setting with lead teacher and SECA
  • Collaborate with administrators and teachers putting together events for black history month
  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse need of students, establish positive and inclusive classroom environment with safety support and consistent motivation

Lead Instructor

Galileo Summer Camp (Lincoln Park)
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Experience teaching from Private Innovation Curriculum
  • Teamwork and leadership experience in a camp environment
  • Teaching of project-based learning with arts and science

Teachers Assistant

Chicago Public Schools (McNair Elementary)
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Hands on co teaching with the lead teacher in Pre-K setting using creative curriculum
  • Behavior management and assistance with age specific development age (3-5 year olds)
  • Valuable team building skill within school community

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
06.2024

Bachelors of Arts - Arts Management

Columbia College
Chicago, IL
12.2019

Skills

Organizational skills in education

Certification

  • Professional Educators License (PEL) EXP: 2029-06
  • Substitute Teaching License EXP: 2029-06

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

District 89 Schools Garfield
08.2025 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Chicago Public Schools Chalmers
08.2024 - 07.2025

Student Teaching (Spencer Technology Academy)

National Louis University
09.2023 - 03.2024

Substitute Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
07.2023 - Current

Lead Instructor

Galileo Summer Camp (Lincoln Park)
06.2023 - 08.2023

Teachers Assistant

Chicago Public Schools (McNair Elementary)
08.2021 - 07.2023

Bachelors of Arts - Arts Management

Columbia College

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

National Louis University