Jennifer Slaughter
Denver,CO
Summary
Forward-thinking individual with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than 15 years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans. Skilled Reading Interventionist proficient in successful interventions. Familiar with diverse techniques and strategies to improve student abilities at all levels.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Aurora Public School District
07.2019 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans that focused on specific areas of improvement for up to 50 students, leading to significant progress in reading skills.
- Increased student literacy rates by utilizing research-based instructional methods and materials.
- Monitored and assessed student progress through data-driven analysis, adjusting instruction as necessary for optimal results.
- Supported development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design tailored interventions for individual student needs, resulting in improved reading abilities.
4th Grade Teacher
Yale Elementary
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Enhanced classroom dynamics by creating supportive and inclusive environment for all students to thrive.
3rd Grade Teacher
Valverde Elementary
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Boosted students' critical thinking skills through group activities and problem-solving exercises.
- Maintained positive classroom environment by enforcing consistent discipline and promoting respectful behavior among students.
Kindergarten, 1 Grade, Gifted and Talented Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
08.2008 - 11.2011
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans, focusing on individual student needs and learning styles for maximum growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units, enhancing students' understanding of core concepts across subjects.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring each student's unique needs were met and promoting academic success.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Denver, CO12.2008
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.1988
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Reading Instruction
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Professional Development
- Instructional Coaching
Certification
Colorado State Professional Teacher License K-6
Lexia LETRS Certificate
Keys to Beginning Reading
CLDE Certification
Family Child Care License/Business owner
additional professional activities
- 95 Percent Trained and Implemented
- MTSS Coordinator
- PBIS Coordinator
- No Nonsense Nurturing Trained and Implemented
- Early Childhood/Care and Education Trained
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Aurora Public School District
07.2019 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Yale Elementary
06.2014 - 06.2019
3rd Grade Teacher
Valverde Elementary
11.2012 - 05.2014
Kindergarten, 1 Grade, Gifted and Talented Teacher
Cherry Creek School District
08.2008 - 11.2011
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science -
Colorado State University
Colorado State Professional Teacher License K-6
Lexia LETRS Certificate
Keys to Beginning Reading
CLDE Certification
Family Child Care License/Business owner
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