Jennifer Simmons
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Olentangy Local Schools, adept at differentiated instruction and classroom management. Fostered strong relationships with students and families, enhancing social-emotional learning. Implemented phonics instruction that significantly improved reading skills, while collaborating effectively with colleagues to promote interdisciplinary projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Olentangy Local Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Kindergarten Teacher
Olentangy Local Schools
07.2008 - 07.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Second Grade Teacher
Olentangy Local Schools
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OHSkills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Professional development
- Problem-solving skills
- Technology integration
- Growth mindset
- Multimedia instruction
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Olentangy Local Schools
07.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Olentangy Local Schools
07.2008 - 07.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Olentangy Local Schools
07.2006 - 07.2008
Master of Arts - Education
Ashland University
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