JENNIFER MARGARET SAUER
Sparrows Point
Summary
A seasoned educator and leader, adept in verbal and written communication and organization, I've significantly enhanced the athletic and academic programs at Norbel School. My expertise in computer knowledge and leadership has fostered inclusive environments and propelled student success, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation in educational settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted student participation and teamwork.
- Assessed student performance and progress to adapt instructional strategies effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate health and wellness initiatives into school programs.
MTSS Resource Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated social skills groups to promote peer interaction and communication.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and specialists to support student success.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse needs of students with disabilities.
Director
Lodge Forest Child Care
Baltimore, Maryland
07.2023 - Current
- Planning and implementing an educational program for the children during the school year and during the summer.
- Being available to the staff, parents, and board members for consultation.
- Meeting the Board of Directors on a continuing and regular basis to affect policies for the center.
- Oversee the staff to ensure that duties are being performed appropriately and when they are not exercising appropriate supervision to correct job performance.
- Filing appropriate reports with the Office of Childcare and ensuring appropriate records are being kept for children and staff, including disciplinary action and incident reports.
- Overseeing the inspections performed by the Office of Childcare.
- Maintaining tuition records, updating contracts and implementing the latest technology to keep the center competitive and offering multiple ways to pay and stay in contact with the center through out the day.
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Maryland
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Created, implemented and assessed lessons in Physical Education.
- Managed students in the classroom with regard to their time, needs and behavior.
- Made critical decisions with regard to intervention.
- Assessed students on a personal level for additional support from me and the supports within the system.
- Shift and adapt to the ever-changing climate within education.
- Attend regular professional developments, meetings and workshops.
- Manage the needs of parents.
- Prioritize concerns and manage constant demands from the education system and politicians.
- Communicate with a variety of personnel ranging from the very top of our system to the transportation companies.
- Turn in reports and all required data in a timely fashion.
- Rise to demands that are continually changing with flexibility, energy and creativity.
Physical Education/Technology Teacher
St. Pius X School
Baltimore, Maryland
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Created and implemented all Physical Education lesson plans for kindergarten through eighth grade based on the Archdiocese curriculum.
- Created and implemented all Technology Education lesson plans for first through fifth grade based on the Archdiocese curriculum.
- Created and implemented effective classroom management and safety guidelines.
- Taught the students athletic skills and allotted time for mastery of the skill.
- Generated and invented games and activities to help with the mastery of the skill both individual and group.
- Assessed the students and distributed grades accordingly.
- Modified skills to meet the proper age groups of the children.
Physical Education Teacher
Baltimore City Schools
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2013 - 11.2014
- Created and implemented all Physical Education lesson plans for ninth through twelfth based on the Common Core curriculum.
- Created and implemented effective classroom management and safety guidelines.
- Taught the students athletic skills and allotted time for mastery of the skill.
- Generated and invented games to help with the mastery of the skill.
- Assessed the students and distributed grades accordingly.
- Modified skills to meet the proper age groups of the children.
Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher
The Children's Guild
Chillum, Maryland
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Created and implemented all Physical Education lesson plans for kindergarten through eighth grade.
- Created and implemented effective classroom management and safety guidelines.
- Taught the students athletic skills and allotted time for mastery of the skill.
- Assessed the students and distributed grades accordingly.
- Implemented student/athlete rules of academics and conduct.
- Added additional sports to the Athletic Program.
- Managed all teams.
- Scheduled all games and ordered all equipment and uniforms.
- Hired referees and reserved facilities for home games.
- Hired head and assistant coaches.
- Assisted coaches with away games.
- Recruited players for athletic teams.
Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher
Norbel School
Elkridge, Maryland
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Created and implemented all Physical Education lesson plans for first grade through ninth grade.
- Created and implemented all Health lesson plans for ninth grade.
- Implemented student/athlete rules of academics and conduct.
- Added six additional sports to the Athletic Program.
- Managed Varsity and Intramural teams.
- Scheduled all games and ordered all equipment and uniforms.
- Hired referees and reserved facilities for home games.
- Hired head, assistant and intramural coaches.
- Initiated all fundraisers to supplement athletic funds and stipend coaches.
- Assisted coaches with away games.
- Recruited players for athletic teams.
- Organized all pep rallies and functions to promote school spirit.
- Responsible for Field Day, Jump Rope for Heart and Sports Banquets.
- Volunteered and assisted with Norbel's MSDE approval.
- Coached Varsity Volleyball, Boys Varsity Basketball, Cross Country and Track and Field.
- Assistant Commissioner of the Chesapeake Athletic Conference.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations, Sociology
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina01-1997
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Computer Knowledge
- Marketing/Fundraising
- Leadership
- Multi-Tasking
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Mediation
Certification
- Physical Education and Elementary Education Advanced Teaching Certificate, Maryland State Department of Education
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
LANGUAGE
English
Native
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
MTSS Resource Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Director
Lodge Forest Child Care
07.2023 - Current
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2023
Physical Education/Technology Teacher
St. Pius X School
11.2014 - 08.2015
Physical Education Teacher
Baltimore City Schools
02.2013 - 11.2014
Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher
The Children's Guild
07.2011 - 02.2013
Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher
Norbel School
08.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations, Sociology
East Carolina University