Jennifer Rijos
Roselle Park,NJ
Summary
Reading Teacher with an astute understanding of lesson planning and individualized literacy strategies; with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than 26 years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Recovery Teacher
Newark Public Schools (Wilson Avenue)
765 Broad Street Newark NJ 07102
09.2005 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Second Grade Teacher
Newark Public Schools (Wilson Avenue)
765 Broad Street Newark NJ 07102
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
First Grade Teacher
Newark Public Schools (Martin Luther King School)
765 Broad Street Newark NJ 07102
09.1997 - 06.2005
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.1997
Skills
- Phonics Instruction
- Early intervention
- Dyslexia Support
- Reading Strategies
- Response to Intervention
- Reading Assessment
- Orton Gillingham
- SIPPS
- Fundations
- LLI
Accomplishments
NTU teacher of the year 2017
Certification
Reading Specialist
Supervisor of Instruction
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Newark Public Schools (Wilson Avenue)
09.2022 - 06.2023
Reading Recovery Teacher
Newark Public Schools (Wilson Avenue)
09.2005 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Newark Public Schools (Martin Luther King School)
09.1997 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Reading
Saint Peter's University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University