Jennifer Nunz
Los Alamos,New Mexico
Summary
Accomplished educator with proven expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management, honed across roles at Mountain Elementary and The ARK Child Development Center. Excelled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering social-emotional development, and employing instructional strategies. Demonstrated success in enhancing student engagement and achievement through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Mountain Elementary
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teacher's Assistant
Mountain Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Long-term Substitute Preschool Teacher
Barranca Elementary and Mountain Elementary
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Lead Daycare Teacher
The ARK Child Development Center
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern New Mexico College
Española, NM05-2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of New Mexico
Taos, NM05-2022
High School Diploma -
Los Alamos High School
Los Alamos, NM05-2009
Skills
- Activity preparation
- Assessment administration
- Curriculum planning
- Group instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Resource utilization
- IEP planning
- Social-emotional learning training
- Social skill building
- Classroom management
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
- Preschool Curriculum & Assessment Credential– Offered by professional development organizations focusing on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Mountain Elementary
07.2024 - 05.2025
Long-term Substitute Preschool Teacher
Barranca Elementary and Mountain Elementary
04.2022 - 04.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Mountain Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2024
Lead Daycare Teacher
The ARK Child Development Center
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
- Preschool Curriculum & Assessment Credential– Offered by professional development organizations focusing on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern New Mexico College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of New Mexico
High School Diploma -
Los Alamos High School
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