Jennifer Sikorski
Bel Air,Maryland
Summary
As a General Educator at Harford County Public Schools, I am responsible for providing high-quality instruction to students. I create and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and meet the diverse learning needs of my students. I utilize a variety of instructional strategies and resources in order to engage my students in the learning process. I also assess student progress and provide timely feedback to support their academic growth. With strong communication and collaboration abilities, I excel in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. My professional goal as an educator is to grow and advance my education while continuing to seek professional development opportunities in order to stay current with best practices in education to best support my students and their learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher, Employee ID: 40204
Harford County Public Schools
Youth's Benefit Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain order and promote a focused learning atmosphere.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and inquiry-based learning approaches.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by promoting respect, empathy, and collaboration among students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - School Improvement Leadership
Goucher College
08.2028
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
05.2020
Skills
- Peer Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Technology Integration
- Student Motivation
- Curriculum Implementation
- Schedule Management
- Online Instruction
Certification
- Maryland Educator Certificate, December 2020
Professional Awards and Recognitions
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year: 2020-2021 School Year
- Grade Level Reading/English Language Arts Representative: 2022-Current
School-Related Committees and Activities
- Collaborative planning sessions involving grade level reading specialists, gifted and talented teacher, special educator, and grade level teammates.
- Grade Level Reading/English Language Arts Representative.
- School Patriot Program Chair Representative.
- PBIS School: Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
Community-Related Activities
- School Patriot Program Chair Representative: 2022-Current.
- Collaborate with grade level representatives, Organize grade level patriot program requirements, Schedule meetings/speakers/events, Plan grade level celebrations for completion.
State/National Organizations and Professional Development
- Lucy Calkins Reading Professional Development: August, 2022.
- Cruise into Learning Professional Development: April, 2023.
- Canvas Platform Professional Development.
- Lucy Calkins Reading Curriculum Professional Development.
- County Wide ACRT Training and Professional Development.
Timeline
General Education Teacher, Employee ID: 40204
Harford County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Master of Science - School Improvement Leadership
Goucher College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University