Jennifer Slovensky
Early Childhood Teacher
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Shelby County Schools-Oak Mountain Elementary
Birmingham, AL
08.1999 - Current
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans..
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for children with special needs.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations.
- Promoted social and emotional learning by creating social activities and clubs.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Shelby County Schools-Oak Mountain Elementary
Birmingham, AL
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 06.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Early childhood development
undefinedAccomplishments
- Achieved National Board Certification-December 2023
- Science of Reading certification through LETRS training-May 2023
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Shelby County Schools-Oak Mountain Elementary
08.1999 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Shelby County Schools-Oak Mountain Elementary
08.1998 - 08.1999
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
06.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
08.1994 - 05.1998
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