Jennifer Orsi
Spokane,WA
Summary
Energetic, passionate and effective Teacher, with proven skills in teaching all subjects and over 25 years teaching experience in diverse elementary classroom settings. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs in a warm, safe educational environment.
Strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Spokane Public School District
01.2012 - Current
- Taught 7th Grade English for 3 years
- Taught 4th and 5th Grade students in all areas for 12 years to current.
- Served as Literacy Coordinator.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
6th Grade Teacher
Bethel Public Schools
09.2002 - 06.2010
- Taught 6th Grade Reading and English for 10 years..
- Served as the Chair of the Department of English for 3 years.
- Engaged in personal training in Reading from Columbia University.
- Worked as a Mentor Teacher for 5 years.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive school community.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, integrating cross-curricular concepts into lesson plans for a more comprehensive learning experience.
- Managed afterschool tutoring program, providing additional support for struggling students to achieve academic success.
Education
Master of Arts - Technology
Lesley University
Longmeadow, MA06-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-8, with an Endorsement in K-12 Reading and 4-12 English
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-1998
Skills
- Innovative lesson planning
- Social-emotional learning training
- Community involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Elementary education
- Test proctoring
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- LETRS trained
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
Communication Skills
Excellent communication skills enable me to collaborate and effectively communicate with students, parents and staff, adjust my communication style based on different student needs, engage with students and foster a supportive classroom atmosphere.
Leadership Experience
Mentor new teachers, ELA Department Chair Grade 6, Literacy Lead, LETRS Leadership Team, Columbia University's Teacher College trained.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Spokane Public School District
01.2012 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Bethel Public Schools
09.2002 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Technology
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-8, with an Endorsement in K-12 Reading and 4-12 English
Eastern Washington University
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