Jennifer Jeffus
Fate,TX
Summary
Experienced professional looking to apply knowledge and abilities to make positive impact on response times and patient care. Organized, attentive and motivated to strengthen structures, improve program quality and control costs in order to maximize service outreach. Proficient in contributing to committees overseeing all aspects of trauma handling, disaster response, and crisis management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Partnered with district administration to ensure alignment between state standards and local curricula.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
- Analyzed data from observations, assessments, and other sources to create action plans for improvement.
5th Grade Teacher
Cross Elementary
Mesquite, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development projects.
4th Grade Teacher
Shannon Elementary
Rockwall
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Adjunct Professor
Texas A&M University
Commerce
08.2010 - 05.2023
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
4th Grade Remote Math/Science/Social Studies
Shannon
Rockwall
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
6th Grade Teacher
Shannon Elementary
Rockwall
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance
- Member of the ELAR textbook committee.
Classroom Teacher
Shands Elementary
Mesquite
08.2000 - 05.2018
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
- Grade level chair
- Curriculum writing team kindergarten math, science and social studies
- Taught Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades.
Adjunct faculty member
Eastfield Community College
Mesquite
08.2004 - 12.2007
- Teach education courses for future educators
- TECA 1318 Health, Nutrition and Safety - Fall 2004
- EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Education - Fall 2006
- CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources for ECE Programs – Fall 2007.
4th Grade Teacher
Stephens Elementary
Rowlett
01.1999 - 05.2000
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Columbia College
true12-2024
Curriculum & Instruction doctoral program -
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TXMaster of Education -
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TXCertification -
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TXSkills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Technology integration
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Time management
Certification
- Completed FEMA Independent Study classes: IS-100c, IS-10c, IS-120c, IS-130a, IS-200b, IS-700a, IS-800b, IS-2000, IS-2700
- Educational Administration – TAMU Commerce
- Trainer for FEMA CERT program – Adult and Teen Programs
Trainings Attended
- Safe Schools – Texas State College 2021
Committees and Chairs
- Planning Officer for Rockwall/Heath CERT team
- RISD Safety Committee 2019-2020
- Site Based Decision Making Team 2010-2013, 2016-2017
- Grade Level Chair 2004-2007, 2012-2013, 2016-2017
- Campus Leadership Team 2005-2007
Community Service
- Served on the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta Committee 2014-1016
- Member of the Rockwall CERT Team 2009-present
- Planning Officer-Rockwall CERT Team 2015-present
- We Are Rockwall Thanksgiving Event 2017-2020
Trainings Facilitated
- Basic CERT 2016-2024
- Monthly Trainings for the Rockwall/Heath CERT team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Mesquite ISD
07.2024 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Cross Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
4th Grade Teacher
Shannon Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2023
4th Grade Remote Math/Science/Social Studies
Shannon
08.2020 - 06.2021
6th Grade Teacher
Shannon Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2020
Adjunct Professor
Texas A&M University
08.2010 - 05.2023
Adjunct faculty member
Eastfield Community College
08.2004 - 12.2007
Classroom Teacher
Shands Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2018
4th Grade Teacher
Stephens Elementary
01.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Columbia College
Curriculum & Instruction doctoral program -
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Master of Education -
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Certification -
Texas A&M University - Commerce