Open To Work
Jennifer Nowell
teacher
Savannah,GA
Work Preference
Summary
Focused and dedicated educator with 24 years of experience. Passionate about educating students of all ages using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
Savannah
07.2014 - Current
Fifth grade departmentalized teacher, planning and executing engaging and rigorous lessons in Reading, English/Language Arts, and Social Studies. Served on leadership team for the school. Coached Cross Country Team. Served on Reading curriculum adoption team.
First and Third Grade Teacher
Calvary Day School
Savannah
07.2014 - 07.2018
Nominated and received WTOC's Top Teacher Award in December of 2107. Grade Level Chair for three years.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Bible Baptist School
Savannah
08.2013 - 05.2014
Fifth grade self contained classroom teacher. Served on private school accreditation team.
Second, Third, and Fifth Grade Teacher
Sand Hill Elementary School
Guyton
08.2008 - 05.2013
Self contained third grade teacher. Departmentalized second, third, fourth, and fifth grade teacher. Served as Reading/Language Arts school representative for common core curriculum implementation. Collaborated with Gifted and Talented Teacher to challenge and excel gifted students in the classroom as well as in international media festival projects.
Kindergarten and Second Grade Teacher
Marlow Elementary School
Guyton
08.2003 - 05.2007
Self contained Kindergarten and second grade teacher. Achieved extensive technology training. Received Extensive Math Training for Six Elements of Math and Writing Training called Write from the Beginning. Participated in Thinking maps training, using brain based maps to encourage thinking and writing in the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
Skills
- Planning and implementing innovative and relevant lesson plans for Kindergarten through fifith grade
- Integrating one to one technology in classroom teaching through participation in 50 plus hours of Google training
- Working on multiple committees for both public and private schools to implement new instruction, cirriculum, as well as tracking data
- Serving as grade level chair for four years
- Serving on committees for both public and private school SACS accredidation
- Writing discipline policies and procedures for a private school
- Collaborating with Gifted and Talented teachers at public schools to challenge students with rigorous lessons, as well as STEM planning, and Media work
References
Louise Moore 13 Cardiff Road Savannah, Georgia 31419 (912) 247-4551 Chelsea Doerger 15 Bennington Rd. Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 (408) 502-1549 Sherri Rachael 506 Cardinal St. Pooler, Georgia 31322 (727) 482-9411 Rodney Bearden 106 Chase Ln. Forsyth, Georgia 31029
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
07.2014 - Current
First and Third Grade Teacher
Calvary Day School
07.2014 - 07.2018
Fifth Grade Teacher
Bible Baptist School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Second, Third, and Fifth Grade Teacher
Sand Hill Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2013
Kindergarten and Second Grade Teacher
Marlow Elementary School
08.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus