Jennifer Kot
Lewis Center,Ohio
Summary
Adaptable and focused Teacher/Librarian with over seven years of knowledge and experience engaging students with reading, literature and writing. Successful in using Leveled Learning Instruction and Dibels with third grade students. Accomplished in cultivating long-term relationships with students and working in fast-paced academic environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor/Eagle Time Teacher
Big Walnut Local Schools
Sunbury, OH
10.2019 - Current
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
- Developed reading opportunities for students focusing on their reading interests.
- Assessed students acquisitions of early literacy and reading skills using Dibels.
- Instructed small groups of third grade students using Leveled Literacy Instruction by Fountas and Pinnell
Teacher/Librarian
Immaculate Conception School
Columbus, Ohio
02.2012 - 05.2019
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress using SchoolSpeak to update and enhance learning plans
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies using Responsive Classroom techniques
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills as INFOhio ICoach
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for novel and literature studies
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development
- Promoted and modeled lifelong love of learning and reading
- Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions using reading and writing workshop
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Substitute Teacher
Olentangy Local School District
Lewis Center, Ohio
12.2011 - 05.2012
Children's Programming Specialist
Worthington Libraries
Worthington, OH
02.2008 - 02.2010
Education
Master of Science - School Librarianship PreK-12
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.1990
Skills
- Student-centered / positive learning environment
- Effective in use of Leveled Literacy Instruction and Dibels
- Creative age-appropriate lesson planning with technology integration
- Curriculum development
- Fundraising with Scholastic and Follett
- Expertise in literature based learning
- Strong collaborator
- Ohio Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsement K-8
- Ohio Teaching Certificate with PreK-12 School Media Specialist
- Meets Ohio's NCLBs Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
- Expertise in Responsive Classroom techniques
Accomplishments
- Data Organization
Organized scores of over 300 students into SchoolSpeak for parents' immediate access. - Technology Integration with INFOhio
Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom. - Student Involvement
Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Battle of the Books team with weekly meetings and competitions.
Timeline
Tutor/Eagle Time Teacher
Big Walnut Local Schools
10.2019 - Current
Teacher/Librarian
Immaculate Conception School
02.2012 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Olentangy Local School District
12.2011 - 05.2012
Children's Programming Specialist
Worthington Libraries
02.2008 - 02.2010
Master of Science - School Librarianship PreK-12
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kent State University
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