Jennifer Shaw
Powell,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated teacher offering 18+ years of experience in education. Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in middle school students. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
First Baptist Academy
Powell, TN
08.2018 - Current
- Teach age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills
- Promote effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Instruct more than 125 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations
- Diversify teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers
- Evaluate academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests
- Adhere to TN state standards when planning course lessons for each grade level
- Increase parent satisfaction through well-organized ILP meetings and family conferences focusing on improving student outcomes
Third Grade Lead Teacher-Spelling Club Director
First Baptist Academy
Powell, TN
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Utilized state standards to plan lessons that addressed all requirements and prepared students to take standardized assessment tests
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding student Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs)
- Instructed and organized 40+ lower school students in correct word usage, spelling, and public speaking skills as Spelling Club Director
- Implemented Scripps National Spelling Bee for grades 2-5
Second Grade Teacher
River's Edge Christian Academy
Knoxville, TN
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Submitted weekly lesson plans for school and home study days in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress using RenWeb software
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
Third Grade Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
Knoxville, TN
08.2002 - 05.2007
- Created innovative lesson plans that correlate to state's curriculum
- Implemented variety of teaching strategies to foster academic growth
- Assessed student needs and adapted lessons to maximize learning and growth
- Prepared weekly communication newsletter to parents
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
- Developed third grade curriculum map in Spelling and Social Studies using state standards for school-wide accreditation
- Participated in ACSI Teacher's Convention in North Carolina
Education
Master of Arts - Education K-6
Johnson University
Knoxville, TN2013
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN1998
Skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- Individualized instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Citizenship promotion
- Time Management
- Leadership
Certification
- Licensure: TN Professional Educator License
- Endorsement: Elementary K-6 Endorsement
- ACSI Elementary Educator Certification- Lifetime
- ACSI Secondary Educator Certification - Lifetime
Timeline
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
First Baptist Academy
08.2018 - Current
Third Grade Lead Teacher-Spelling Club Director
First Baptist Academy
08.2013 - 05.2018
Second Grade Teacher
River's Edge Christian Academy
08.2009 - 05.2012
Third Grade Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
08.2002 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Education K-6
Johnson University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Tennessee
- Licensure: TN Professional Educator License
- Endorsement: Elementary K-6 Endorsement
- ACSI Elementary Educator Certification- Lifetime
- ACSI Secondary Educator Certification - Lifetime
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