Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Jennifer  Nwoke

Jennifer Nwoke

Wichita,KS

Summary

Engaging professional monitoring academics and using various methods to help children learn. Gentle disciplinarian identifying resources to improve understanding of course materials. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

6th Grade Teacher

Flint Hills Christian School
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Wichita Public Schools USD 259-Park Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2010
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.

5th Grade Teacher

Wichita Public Schools USD 259-Kelly Elementary
08.2005 - 08.2006


  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Wichita Metropolitan Area Districts
08.2002 - 05.2003
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Education

No Degree - Pre-Medicine

Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
05.2005

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Clerical Support
  • Emotional Support
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Time Management
  • Social and Life Skills Educator
  • Response to Intervention Understanding

Certification

ESOL

Timeline

6th Grade Teacher - Flint Hills Christian School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Fifth Grade Teacher - Wichita Public Schools USD 259-Park Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2010
5th Grade Teacher - Wichita Public Schools USD 259-Kelly Elementary
08.2005 - 08.2006
Substitute Teacher, K-12 - Wichita Metropolitan Area Districts
08.2002 - 05.2003
Kansas State University - No Degree, Pre-Medicine
Wichita State University - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Jennifer Nwoke