Jennifer McGee
Blanchard
Summary
As an accomplished professional, working with children and their families, I am able to manage multiple priorities and meet goals. I am dedicated to enhancing individual potential and behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. My strengths include being dependable, organized, and possessing excellent interpersonal skills. I am a caring, relationship-builder with a positive attitude and good decision-making skills. My 18+ years in the classroom setting, working with students and their families, makes me the ideal candidate for this position.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Middleberg School
10.2022 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Arlington Independent School District
08.2001 - 12.2017
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
Denton, TX08.2000
Skills
- Behavioral Improvement
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Family Involvement
- Expectation Management
- Classroom Integration
- Play-Based Learning
- Support Networks
- Setting Learning Targets
- Student Needs Assessments
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Middleberg School
10.2022 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Arlington Independent School District
08.2001 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas