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Jennifer Nielsen

Fruit Heights,UT

Summary

Highly capable and enthusiastic leader with proven track record of success across wide range of educational partnerships. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide sound judgement in decision making situations. A strong supporter of students, teachers, coaches and colleagues in academic and extra-curricular pursuits.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
06.1995 - 12.2003

Trained teachers at school and district wide in-services/presentations on Reading and Math Curriculum. Traveled extensively throughout the US to schools observing and participating in teacher improvement and curriculum implementation and improvement.

Teacher

Auburn-Washburn School District USD 437
01.1995 - 06.1998
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment in a Title One school serving a diverse population.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities and served on numerous district curriculum and advisory committees.

Teacher

Alpine School District
08.1993 - 01.1995
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning.
  • Worked in an extended day school model, teaching core reading, math, language arts and writing curriculum twice daily
  • Partnered to teach health curriculum during specialty class emphasis block

Education

M.Ed. Admin - Education Administration

Washburn University
Topeka, KS

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Associate of Science -

Snow College
Ephraim

High School Diploma -

Manti High School
Manti, UT

Skills

  • PTA President Centennial Jr High, Kaysville Elementary, Jay Shideler Elementary
  • Davis School District Bond and Code of Ethics Committees
  • Farmington High School Phoenix Club President - 4 years to present
  • Community Council Member Centennial Jr High
  • Centennial Jr High Reality Town Chair - 5 years
  • Centennial Jr High Community School Opening Committee

Accomplishments

  • Married to David Nielsen
  • Mom to 4 children who all attended and benefited immensely from exceptional experiences with Davis School District Schools, teachers, coaches & staff
  • Olivia - third year med student at the University of Utah (Davis High, 2017)
  • Abby - full time school counselor at Nibley Park Elem in SLC School District (Davis High, 2018)
  • Mitch - Currently attends the University of Utah and member of Utah Football team (Farmington High, 2023)
  • Tanner - Senior at Farmington High, 2026
  • UHSAA Distinguished Super Fan Service Award, 2025
  • Thursday Night Lights Extra Mile Award, 2021

Timeline

Consultant

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
06.1995 - 12.2003

Teacher

Auburn-Washburn School District USD 437
01.1995 - 06.1998

Teacher

Alpine School District
08.1993 - 01.1995

M.Ed. Admin - Education Administration

Washburn University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Brigham Young University

Associate of Science -

Snow College

High School Diploma -

Manti High School
Jennifer Nielsen