Jennifer Lawrence
West Palm Beach
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong focus on nurturing young minds and fostering a supportive learning environment. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction, ensuring every student thrives. Known for collaborating effectively with colleagues and adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent, impactful results.
Experienced with creating nurturing and effective learning environment for second-grade students. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to engage students and promote academic growth. Knowledge of effective classroom management and curriculum development ensures productive and positive educational experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Palm Beach Christian Academy
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Faith Integration: Seamlessly incorporated Christian values and Biblical principles into daily lessons and classroom interactions.
- Spiritual Mentorship: Led daily prayer, devotionals, and chapel sessions, guiding students in their personal and spiritual development.
- Parent-Teacher Partnership: Maintained open and consistent communication with families to support the holistic development (academic, social, and spiritual) of each child.
- Extracurricular Support: Collaborated on school-wide events, programs, and community service projects to enhance the school’s mission and culture.
Third Grade Teacher
Heartland Christian
Sebring, FL
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Curriculum Development: Designed and implemented daily lesson plans across core subjects (Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies) tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Classroom Leadership: Maintained a structured, positive, and engaging learning environment, utilizing effective behavioral management strategies to foster student growth.
- Student Assessment: Tracked and evaluated student progress through formal and informal testing, providing detailed feedback to parents and administration.
- Differentiated Learning: Adapted teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring those needing extra help or advanced challenges were supported.
Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Hamilton County 911
Chattanooga, TN
05.2009 - 04.2013
- Emergency Call Handling: Managed high-volume emergency and non-emergency calls, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor while extracting critical information from callers in high-stress situations.
- Dispatch Coordination: Strategically dispatched Police, Fire, and EMS units using Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems, ensuring rapid response times and field responder safety.
- Crisis De-escalation: Utilized advanced communication techniques to stabilize volatile situations, providing life-saving instructions (such as CPR or childbirth assistance) over the phone until help arrived.
- Data Management: Accurately entered and retrieved sensitive information from national and state databases (like NCIC/CJIS), ensuring strict compliance with legal and privacy protocols.
TV News Reporter
WDEF News 12
Chattanooga, TN
12.2000 - 08.2006
- Multi-Platform Reporting: Researched, wrote, and produced compelling news stories for daily broadcasts and digital platforms under strict "breaking news" deadlines.
- On-Air Presentation: Delivered live reports and recorded segments with clarity and professionalism, often translating complex local issues into relatable stories for the Chattanooga community.
- Interviewing & Networking: Conducted interviews with government officials, law enforcement, and community members to gather diverse perspectives and ensure balanced reporting.
- Visual Storytelling: Collaborated with photojournalists to capture engaging visuals and utilized video editing software to produce high-quality news packages.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Theater
Valdosta State University
GA01.1998
College Preparatory - undefined
West Hall High School
Oakwood, GA01.1994
Skills
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Experience Working with Students
- Mentoring
- Childcare
- Math
- English
- Special Needs Experience (Autism)
- Tutoring
- Behavioral Management
- Organizational Skills
- Bible Studies
- Curriculum implementation
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Interpersonal relationships
- Field trip coordination
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Palm Beach Christian Academy
12.2024 - 05.2026
Third Grade Teacher
Heartland Christian
01.2017 - 10.2021
Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Hamilton County 911
05.2009 - 04.2013
TV News Reporter
WDEF News 12
12.2000 - 08.2006
College Preparatory - undefined
West Hall High School
Bachelor’s Degree - Theater
Valdosta State University