Jennifer Schlegelmilch
Westport,CT
Summary
Dynamic English educator with a proven track record at Westport Public Schools, excelling in lesson planning and student assessment. Enhanced student engagement through innovative curriculum development and effective classroom management. Committed to fostering a growth mindset, empowering learners to achieve their academic goals and improve communication skills in English. Proud Westport parent, community member, and active runner.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Westport Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Building Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Westport Public Schools
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Established high expectations for all learners, fostering a growth mindset that encouraged persistent effort toward academic goals.
- Provided individualized support to struggling learners, enabling them to reach their full potential academically.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and applying new techniques in the classroom.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
ESL Teacher
Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
Language Arts Teacher
The Clinton School for Writers & Artists
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
Language Arts Teacher, Grade 8
Walt Whitman Middle School
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
New York University
New York09-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12-2001
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
Timeline
English Teacher
Westport Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
Building Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Westport Public Schools
09.2022 - 11.2024
ESL Teacher
Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport
09.2020 - 06.2021
Language Arts Teacher
The Clinton School for Writers & Artists
09.2005 - 06.2008
Language Arts Teacher, Grade 8
Walt Whitman Middle School
09.2002 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Central Connecticut State University
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