Jennifer Parker Nelson
Jackson,TN
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early and middle grades of education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches. Endorsements in ESL and Special Education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th-6th Grade Teacher
West Tennessee School for the Deaf
08.2021 - Current
- Instructed deaf and hard of hearing students in sign language and spoken English
- Established clear standards-based objectives for all units, lessons, and projects and communicated those objectives clearly
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
- Participated in regular IEP meetings with IEP team to set goals and how to better serve the student
- Raised standardized test scores significantly.
1st-2nd Grade Teacher
South Gibson Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2021
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
1st-3rd Grade Teacher
Parkview Montessori Magnet School
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Instructed 1st-3rd grade students in a classroom with Montessori methods in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts.
Education
Master's in Classroom Instruction -
Union University
Jackson, TNBachelor's in Elementary Education -
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- Instructional Strategies
- Learning Management Systems
- Progress Reporting
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Field Trip Oversight
- Class Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Safety awareness
Accomplishments
- Earned "District Teacher of the Year " in 2018.
- Earned "Elementary Teacher of the Year for Medina Elementary" in 2018.
Certification
- ESL Endorsement, 2021 - Present
- Special Education Endorsement, 2022 - Present
- Montessori Certification, 2003 - Present
Timeline
4th-6th Grade Teacher
West Tennessee School for the Deaf
08.2021 - Current
1st-2nd Grade Teacher
South Gibson Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2021
1st-3rd Grade Teacher
Parkview Montessori Magnet School
08.2001 - 05.2005
Master's in Classroom Instruction -
Union University
Bachelor's in Elementary Education -
University of Memphis
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