Jennifer McDevitt
Ramsey,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Strong communication skills, data entry skills focusing on accuracy and dependability, and great customer service. Incorporated relationship-building and problem-solving skills as a Teacher that enhanced student engagement and academic success. Significantly contributed to a supportive learning environment, promoting improved student outcomes and positive feedback from administration, parents, and colleagues. Flexible candidate that is looking forward to applying mastered skills in an office environment to promote accurate data collection and transfer and customer service relationships.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
PACT Charter School
01.2003 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Managed and answered multiple emails daily from parents, guardians, administration, co-workers, and anyone else with a need to be met.
- Collected and accurately tracked data to maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents and guardians.
- Researched data to best Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Led Elementary Student Council from 2009-2020 coordinating school-wide events, managing monthly meetings, and incorporating school spirit into monthly events.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on multiple school committees from 2004-2016 that focused on curriculum development, school atmosphere, and data collection.
- Served on the School Board as a teacher representative from 2008-2012, then again in 2020-2024 that was in charge of overseeing Administration evaluations, community outreach initiatives, and contributing positively to the overall school climate.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lessons.
- Designed a webpage to keep students engaged and involved during distance learning in 2019-2021. Used Google Suites consistently in daily lessons to provide visuals, directions, and interaction throughout the school day.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents and guardians through consistent contact through sharing data, weekly emails, quarterly conferences, phone calls as needed, and attending student events outside of school hours.
Catering Server
Forster Meats and Catering
07.1992 - 09.2010
- Assisted in event setup and teardown, ensuring a smooth transition between functions.
- Provided friendly, courteous customer service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
- Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southwest State University
Marshall, MN12.2002
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Data entry skills and accuracy
- Email management
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
Timeline
Teacher
PACT Charter School
01.2003 - 06.2024
Catering Server
Forster Meats and Catering
07.1992 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southwest State University
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