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Jennifer Roderick

Pocatello,ID

Summary

Passionate elementary school teacher dedicated to fostering a love for learning and curiosity in students. Skilled in designing and implementing engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote inquiry-based learning. Proficient in creating interdisciplinary projects integrating academic content, character development, and community engagement. Committed to building strong student relationships and forming partnerships with families and the community.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

Pocatello Community Charter School
Pocatello, ID
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated closely with the mentor teacher to plan and implement expeditionary learning lessons that engaged students and improved achievement, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as positive reinforcement, student-centered activities, and collaborative learning that promoted a positive learning environment
  • Developed adaptable teaching methods based on feedback from other educators that increased student engagement, improved the learning environment, and fostered a growth mindset.

Educational Assistant

Pocatello Community Charter School
Pocatello, ID
10.2020 - 02.2024
  • Provided one-on-one and small group differentiated instruction to ensure all students had equitable learning opportunities
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills in grading, record-keeping, and maintaining comprehensive student records
  • Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to effectively implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), ensuring the inclusion of Response to Intervention (RTI) tracking and progress monitoring.

Dispatcher

Roto-Rooter
Pocatello, ID
06.2016 - 03.2020
  • Demonstrated quick thinking and decisive action in high-pressure situations, enabling efficient analysis, decision-making, and communication.

Office Manager

Disability Services, Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
09.2010 - 05.2016
  • Fostered positive and productive relationships with a diverse student body, resulting in improved collaboration and teamwork within the university.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education K-8

Western Governors University (WGU)
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2024

Bachelor of Arts in General Education -

Idaho State University (ISU)
Pocatello, ID
05.2020

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Differentiated Instruction

Certification

Idaho Department of Education- Teacher’s Certificate Elementary Education, K-8, 07/2024

Accomplishments

  • WGU Teacher’s College Disposition Award - 02/2022
  • Graduated Summa cum Laude (ISU) - 05/2020

Timeline

Student Teacher

Pocatello Community Charter School
02.2024 - 05.2024

Educational Assistant

Pocatello Community Charter School
10.2020 - 02.2024

Dispatcher

Roto-Rooter
06.2016 - 03.2020

Office Manager

Disability Services, Idaho State University
09.2010 - 05.2016

Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education K-8

Western Governors University (WGU)

Bachelor of Arts in General Education -

Idaho State University (ISU)
Jennifer Roderick