Jennifer Rector
Durango,CO
Summary
Innovative Elementary Teacher bringing 24-years of background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Specializes in integrating technologies and classroom management, significantly boosting STEM interest and achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary STEM Teacher
Durango School District 9-R
08.2022 - Current
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Third Grade Teacher
Durango School District 9-R
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bayfield School District
08.2006 - 05.2016
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Farmington Municipal Schools
08.2001 - 05.2006
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education: Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2009
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional planning
- Project-based learning
- Parent and student communication
- STEM Programs
- Program and Classroom Management
- Technologies Integration
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Elementary STEM Teacher
Durango School District 9-R
08.2022 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Durango School District 9-R
08.2016 - 06.2022
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bayfield School District
08.2006 - 05.2016
Fourth Grade Teacher
Farmington Municipal Schools
08.2001 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Elementary Education: Reading And Literacy
Walden University
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