Jennifer Skender
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking educator who is eager to return to full time employment. Trained professional attentive to children's needs and working with different ages. Develops trusting relationships with children and parents alike. Participated in developing Individual Education Plans with a team of specialists. Experienced in assessment of children's developmental abilities, creating goals and tracking their progress. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and creating engaging lesson plans
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
WSFCS
01.2026 - Current
- Adapted instructional materials and approaches to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Maintained classroom management to foster a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
2nd Grade Student Teacher
WSFCS-Southwest Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Utilized classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to support curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Assisted in assessing student progress and adapting instructional methods accordingly.
Child Development Specialist
Southwest Human Development
07.2009 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, cooperation, and active participation among students.
- Assessed student progress through observations and assessments to tailor instruction effectively.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to enrich educational resources for students.
Education
Elementary Education Residency - Elementary Education
Barton College
Wilson, NC05-2027
Master of Science - Family And Child Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05-2007
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
WSFCS
01.2026 - Current
2nd Grade Student Teacher
WSFCS-Southwest Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Child Development Specialist
Southwest Human Development
07.2009 - 05.2013
Elementary Education Residency - Elementary Education
Barton College
Master of Science - Family And Child Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of Central Oklahoma