Jennifer Kleinschmit
Hartington,NE
Summary
Adaptable paraprofessional and tech coordinator with experience supporting classrooms, teaching K-6 computer skills, and troubleshooting devices. Known for strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving while providing 1:1 and small-group academic support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Para, Tech Coordinator/Tech Teacher, Title Math
Holy Trinity Elementary
08.2015 - Current
- Assisted teachers in their classrooms by working 1:1 with students
- Set up educational computer programs for the different grades, simple troubleshooting when chromebooks and other technology had trouble
- teach non-graded computer classes to K-6 students focusing on teaching concepts such as typing, google docs, slides, sheets, drawings
- Work 1:1 and in small groups to give extra math help to students that struggle
- I also step in to sub when needed, and am on various committees such as the Crisis Team and School Leadership Team
Substitute Teacher
Cedar County Catholic Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided substitute teaching services at Holy Trinity, East Catholic, West Catholic, and Cedar Catholic schools to maintain classroom continuity. I still hold my subbing license but since I began full time at Holy Trinity at 2015 I only sub there presently.
- Delivered lesson plans and maintained classroom continuity during teacher absences.
- Managed student behavior and reinforced school policies in faith-based learning environment.
- Adapted instruction quickly to support varied grade levels and subject needs.
Conservation Plan Developer
NRCS
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Contracted with NRCS to develop Conservation Plans for agricultural producers.
Stay at Home Parent
My Family
05.2006 - 07.2012
- Paused professional career to focus on child-rearing responsibilities.
Paraprofessional
Hartington Public School
10.2005 - 05.2006
- Supported students in the special education classroom
Mental Health Technician
South Dakota Human Services Center
05.2004 - 10.2005
- Write up treatment plans for patients at HSC
- Perform daily care tasks and supervision for patients on the acute adult care unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2006
Timeline
Para, Tech Coordinator/Tech Teacher, Title Math
Holy Trinity Elementary
08.2015 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Cedar County Catholic Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
Conservation Plan Developer
NRCS
07.2012 - 05.2013
Stay at Home Parent
My Family
05.2006 - 07.2012
Paraprofessional
Hartington Public School
10.2005 - 05.2006
Mental Health Technician
South Dakota Human Services Center
05.2004 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of South Dakota