Jennifer Naylor-Gross
Spring Grove,PA
Summary
Qualified educator with comprehensive background in ELA instruction. Strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Demonstrated effective classroom management and curriculum development skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 4 ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Littlestown Area School District
08.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration with students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on student data throughout year.
- Regularly conferred with students and parents to give constructive feedback.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted small-group instruction resulting in improved academic performance.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Past leadership includes team-leader for grade 4 and SWEBS (School-Wide Effective Behavior System) chair.
Building Substitute
Dallastown Area School District
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by K-5 classroom teachers to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Ran small group and one-on-one interventions to support struggling learners on the days I didn't have a classroom in which to fill in.
- Attended professional meetings and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Regional Manager
Junior Achievement of South Central PA
10.2002 - 09.2006
- Oversaw classroom programming in districts across York, Adams, and Franklin Counties.
- Recruited and trained new classroom volunteers.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to drive growth initiatives.
- Gave informational presentations to educators, businesses, and community organizations.
- Raised funds to support and expand programming.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05-2019
Master of Science - Science of Instruction
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05-2002
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Schedule management
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Team collaboration
- Student needs assessment
- Analytical skills
- Parent communication
- Student motivation and engagement
- Classroom management
Certification
PA Instructional II- K-6
PA Instructional II- Reading Specialist PreK-12
Timeline
Grade 4 ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Littlestown Area School District
08.2007 - Current
Building Substitute
Dallastown Area School District
02.2007 - 06.2007
Regional Manager
Junior Achievement of South Central PA
10.2002 - 09.2006
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Wilkes University
Master of Science - Science of Instruction
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
York College of Pennsylvania
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