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JENNIFER KLASFELD

Pompano Beach,Florida

Summary

Emerging first-year Curriculum and Instruction doctoral student with strong foundations in academic research and instructional methodologies. Demonstrates analytical thinking and effective communication skills, with a proven ability to adapt to new instructional technologies and classroom dynamics. Prepared to leverage critical thinking and organizational skills in Graduate Teaching Assistant role.

Overview

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Certification
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years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Florida Atlantic University - College of Education
Boca Raton, FL
08.2026 - Current
  • Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, research presentations, academic projects, and professional learning initiatives.
  • Conduct annotated written bibliographies in Early Childhood and Nature-Based Education.
  • Support research projects by gathering data, conducting literature reviews, and summarizing findings for faculty members.

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Education
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2025 - Current
  • Highly effective elementary school substitute teacher, delivering engaging innovative instruction, maintaining classroom continuity, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Student Teacher - 1st Grade

Cypress Elementary School
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Developed engaging, data-driven lesson plans for diverse learners, assessed progress regularly, and tailored instruction to improve academic performance and engagement.

Education

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
12-2029

Masters of Education (MED) - Elementary Education

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
08-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
05-2025

Associates of Arts - Elementary Education

Broward College
Coconut Creek, Florida
12-2021

Skills

  • Instructional Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Digital Learning Tools
  • Canvas
  • Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Visual Design Tools
  • Research Support
  • Nature-Based Learning
  • Gamified-Based Learning

Certification

Elementary Education (K-6), English Language Speakers of Other Languages (ELL), Reading Endorsement

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Florida Atlantic University - College of Education
08.2026 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Education
02.2025 - Current

Student Teacher - 1st Grade

Cypress Elementary School
01.2025 - 04.2025

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

Florida Atlantic University

Masters of Education (MED) - Elementary Education

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida Atlantic University

Associates of Arts - Elementary Education

Broward College