JENNIFER SHIPLEY
Polson,MT
Summary
Skilled professional bringing 20 plus years instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase individual performance. Highly developed computer skills and in-depth experience using technology in classroom to maximize learning experience. Responsive to the unique developmental needs of students and present subject material in accessible and compelling formats.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Classroom Teacher
Mission Valley Christian Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for education students in the classroom, lunchroom, and playground.
- Established developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive, and safe learning environments.
- Develop lesson plans and implement strategies to encourage successful learning.
- Partnered with students and parents to discuss education-related issues and attend regular staff meetings and trainings.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Michael Bond, Principal, 406-883-6858
Tobacco Prevention Educator
Lake County Health Department
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Plan, conduct and coordinate tobacco education activities (including e-cigarettes and vaping) for the county as directed by the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Consulted area physicians, educators, nurses and various providers on empowering individuals about prevention of tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
- Collaborate on tobacco prevention programs with other health care/education and social service advocates.
- Plan, organize and carryout a work plan for the year that addresses tobacco education issues.
- Emily Colomeda, RN-Health Services Director, 406-883-7291
7th/8th Grade Combined Classroom Teacher
Mission Valley Christian Academy
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Classroom and online teacher for combination grades teaching all subjects, Bible, Math, English, Science, Keyboarding, Health and Physical Fitness.
- Responsible for education students in the classroom, lunchroom, and playground.
- Established developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive, and safe learning environments.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Facilitate meetings with students and parents to discuss education-related issues and attend regular staff meetings and trainings.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Andrew Russell, Head of School, 406-883-6858
Bookkeeper
Mission Valley Christian Academy
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Process payroll, bill paying, invoicing accounts and managing finances through Quick Books and local banks.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Maintained contact with donors, teachers, staff and parents through discussions, letters and emails to fosters positive relationship with the school.
- Completed quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Developed a comprehensive bookkeeper’s manual for this position.
- Christian Bumgarner, Head of School, 406-871-2798
Polson Reads Coordinator
Polson School District
09.2005 - 06.2009
- Coordinated 50 plus volunteers to read with elementary students at both Cherry Valley and Linderman Schools.
- Developed schedules for teacher/student and the volunteers to partner together during the school year for the purpose of achieving stronger literacy skills.
- Determined reading levels of each student and organized and monitored the books and supplies needed for the program.
- Tracked and reported issues to various partners within the program.
- Polson School District Principals at this time: Elaine Meeks & Steve York, 406-883-6351
Information Technology Instructor
Salish Kootenai College
09.2003 - 12.2006
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Attended faculty meetings and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current teaching strategies and content knowledge related to specific applications.
- Met with students outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts and address individual concerns.
- Assessed, documented and reported on student progress for each computer class.
- Nancy Nelson, Professor of Office Administrative Program, 406-250-7596
Education
Master of Arts - Technology In Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA2002
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work & Elementary Education
University Of Montana
Missoula, MT1995
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective listener & communicator
- Skilled in organizing resources & establishing priorities
- Team collaboration
- Advanced technology skills
- Consistent, loyal, hard working
- Problem solver
- Ability to be sensitive & respectful
- Productive & proactive
- Passionate about helping individuals succeed
Timeline
6th Grade Classroom Teacher
Mission Valley Christian Academy
08.2021 - Current
Tobacco Prevention Educator
Lake County Health Department
01.2021 - 07.2021
7th/8th Grade Combined Classroom Teacher
Mission Valley Christian Academy
08.2017 - 07.2020
Bookkeeper
Mission Valley Christian Academy
08.2016 - 08.2017
Polson Reads Coordinator
Polson School District
09.2005 - 06.2009
Information Technology Instructor
Salish Kootenai College
09.2003 - 12.2006
Master of Arts - Technology In Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work & Elementary Education
University Of Montana
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