Jennifer Little
Braselton,GA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with extensive experience at Gwinnett County Schools, specializing in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through creative lesson planning and strong parent-teacher communication. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and supporting diverse learners in achieving their academic goals.
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Knowledgeable teacher with proven track record in early childhood education. Developed engaging lesson plans and fostered nurturing classroom environment, enhancing student learning and development. Demonstrated strong communication and classroom management skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
08.1999 - 05.2013
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Schools
12.1997 - 05.1999
- Prepared instructional materials, including visual aids, hands-on resources, and multimedia tools, to support teaching objectives effectively.
- Supported lead teacher in managing classroom activities for optimal student engagement and growth.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for struggling students, improving their overall performance in the classroom.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to promote good behavior and foster a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques when working with diverse learners, catering to various learning styles for maximum comprehension.
- Ensured a clean and orderly classroom environment by maintaining organization and assisting with daily cleaning tasks.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Substitute Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
08.1997 - 11.1997
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Furman University
Greenville, SC06-1997
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Curriculum planning
- Documentation and record keeping
- Early reading
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative teaching strategies
- Curriculum development
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Kindergarten lesson plans for the Gwinnett County Public Schools website for both Language Arts and Math.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of launching Common Core county wide for Kindergarten teachers in GCPS.
- Led County wide staff development for fellow Kindergarten teachers. Taught staff development in the areas of writing, math, language arts through the literacy institute, math institute, Vision 2016, and new teacher orientation.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members as Kindergarten Grade Level Leader
- Mentored new teachers to Kindergarten or Gwinnett County Schools.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
08.1999 - 05.2013
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Schools
12.1997 - 05.1999
Substitute Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
08.1997 - 11.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Furman University
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