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Jennifer Prendergast
Castleton
Summary
Education professional ready to bring wealth of teaching experience to new role. Skilled at creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive classroom environment that encourages student learning and development. Known for strong collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to changing classroom needs. Proficient in curriculum planning and student assessment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten - Second Grade Teacher
School 2 & 16 - School District of Troy
01.2005 - Current
- Facilitated Kindergarten, first, and second grade curriculum through creation and implementation of programs tailored to academic, intellectual, and social development of students.
- Organized and led 90-minute workshops focused on reading, writing, math, and technology education.
Developed responsive classroom character education programs to foster a supportive learning environment. - Enhanced student and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; included whole group, individual, small group, student led teaching, think-pair-share and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
First Grade Instructional Coach
Public School #2 - Enlarged City School District of Troy
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Increase the quality and effectiveness of an inner city classroom instruction based upon using the Gradual Release Model by collaborating, co-planning, modeling or co-teaching.
- Provide descriptive feedback based on teacher requested observations.
- Support the implementation of effective instructional strategies including assessment for learning, differentiation of instruction, standards based grading.
- Building teacher capacity by working with intervention groups for short periods of time in Inner city elementary classrooms.
- Promote implementation of Common Core standards through adopted curricula by increasing teacher content knowledge, facilitating a better understanding of the structure of the written, taught, and tested curriculum and dissecting standards to guide identification of essential knowledge and skills.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
Speech Teacher
Unity Sunshine Preschool
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Identified children's developmental speech and communication difficulties/disorders.
- Devised, implemented and revised relevant treatment programs.
- Monitored and evaluated preschool clients' progress.
- Wrote and maintained confidential client case notes and reports.
- Worked with preschool classroom teachers/special education Teachers to ensure client classroom success.
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with speech-related issues, leading to notable improvements in their verbal communication abilities.
- Enhanced communication skills for students with speech disorders through personalized therapy sessions and exercises.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves and participating in class discussions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of student progress, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Improved students'' language skills by incorporating engaging activities and materials into daily lessons.
Education Site Supervisor/Head Teacher
SCAP Head Start
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Supervised and taught for 11 preschool classrooms and 2 integrated classrooms.
- Performed and supervised formal and informal assessments.
- Supervised a Home Base Teaching program.
- Supervised and developed parent workshops.
Education
MA - Elementary Education
The College of Saint Rose
01.2003
New York State Permanent Public School Teacher Certification - pre-k - 6
02.2008
BS - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Plattsburgh State University
01.1999
Skills
- Data Driven Instruction
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Curriculum implementation
- Organizational skills
- Technology integration
- Collaborative teamwork
Accomplishments
- Earned "Channel 13 Top Teacher Award " in 2013.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
Interests
Timeline
First Grade Instructional Coach
Public School #2 - Enlarged City School District of Troy
01.2013 - 08.2014
Kindergarten - Second Grade Teacher
School 2 & 16 - School District of Troy
01.2005 - Current
Speech Teacher
Unity Sunshine Preschool
01.2004 - 01.2005
Education Site Supervisor/Head Teacher
SCAP Head Start
01.2003 - 01.2004
New York State Permanent Public School Teacher Certification - pre-k - 6
BS - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Plattsburgh State University
MA - Elementary Education
The College of Saint Rose
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