Jennifer L. Van Winkle
Deerfield,USA
Summary
An enthusiastic educator committed to creating a classroom that encourages and stimulates student learning. Dedicated to addressing the needs of the whole student. Focused on creating a classroom atmosphere that will engage students in active learning. Committed to preparing students to become agents who contribute his/her abilities to God’s kingdom through all they have learned.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Christian Heritage Academy
Northfield, IL
09.2019 - Current
- Preschool team lead 2024-present
- Planning and delivering differentiated instruction for students with diverse learning needs in a self-contained classroom.
- Collaborating with grade-level teammates to design, refine, and vertically align curriculum.
- Mentoring a teammate by modeling best practices, co-planning lessons, and providing feedback and support.
- Building strong relationships with students, families, teammates, and administrators to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Communicating weekly with families through emails and newsletters to keep them informed and engaged.
- Administering preschool assessments in the fall and spring to monitor progress.
Teacher
Unity Christian School
Momence, IL
09.2008 - 05.2015
- Planned and instructed multi-level curriculum for students in self-contained classroom, addressing diverse learning needs.
- Taught full-time in culturally diverse classroom, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance school programs, increasing community engagement through volunteer efforts.
- Communicated successfully with parents.
- Interacted successfully with peers to enhance the curriculum and educational experiences.
Education
Master’s of Educational Ministry -
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield, IL05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Program, Language Arts Group
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MICertification
Illinois Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate (K-8 Language Arts)
Timeline
Teacher
Christian Heritage Academy
09.2019 - Current
Teacher
Unity Christian School
09.2008 - 05.2015
Master’s of Educational Ministry -
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Program, Language Arts Group
Calvin College