Jennifer Kayser
Summary
Proven educator with extensive experience at Grace Chapel Lutheran School, adept in classroom management and curriculum development. Excelled in fostering student engagement and academic growth, evidenced by targeted interventions that significantly enhanced learning outcomes. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and fostering a growth mindset, consistently achieving beyond expectations without exceeding a 55-word limit. Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
St. Louis , MO
08.2024 - Current
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and provide feedback.
- Utilized data from standardized tests to design targeted interventions for individual students as needed.
- Provided instruction in math, language arts, science and social studies to a class of 22 fourth grade students.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Created a safe classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Provided guidance and mentoring services for at-risk students who required additional academic assistance or emotional support.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated technology and differentiated instruction for all levels of learners.
SECOND GRADE CLASSROOM TEACHER
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
St. Louis, MO
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity
- Created a collaborative environment in the classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Webster Groves School District
Webster Groves, MO
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Adapted the curriculum to fit student needs, and provided individual and small-group instruction when necessary.
- Developed lesson plans and class material, combined instruction with demonstration to clearly communicate objectives to the class.
- Used a variety of classroom strategies: lecture, group discussion, inquiry, discovery, and more.
- Create bulletin boards.
- Flexibility: The ability to adapt to new environments and to the students as individuals.
- Familiarity with theories and practices of education and child development.
- Ability to properly handle misconduct.
- Ability to adapt lesson plans and instructional techniques for students with special needs.
Teacher Assistant ASSISTANT
Webster Groves School District
Webster Groves, MO
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Assisted teachers with instruction, and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and the cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Graded assignments, tests, and documented results into filing systems.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors, tracking student movements, safety hazards, and visitors.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution, and student mentoring.
LEAD TEACHER
Goddard School
Fenton, MO
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules, and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners, and be instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks, and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Education
General Studies Associate Degree -
St. Louis Community College - Meramec
Bachelors - Elementary Education
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Masters - Educational Technology
Fontbonne University
Skills
- Classroom management
- Work ethic
- Working collaboratively
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification (grades 1-6)
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
08.2024 - Current
SECOND GRADE CLASSROOM TEACHER
Grace Chapel Lutheran School
08.2020 - 07.2024
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Webster Groves School District
08.2016 - 06.2020
Teacher Assistant ASSISTANT
Webster Groves School District
08.2013 - 08.2016
LEAD TEACHER
Goddard School
10.2012 - 10.2013
General Studies Associate Degree -
St. Louis Community College - Meramec
Bachelors - Elementary Education
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Masters - Educational Technology
Fontbonne University
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