Jennifer Smith
Grove City,OH
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in literacy coordination and instructional leadership. Mentored student teachers and facilitated professional development while fostering family engagement and implementing intervention strategies. Focused on enhancing student success through innovative educational practices.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Engagemenet Support Specialist
South-Western City Schools
Grove City, OH
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Facilitated communication among students, parents, and school administration to enhance engagement.
- Coordinated communication among teachers, parents, and administration to address attendance issues effectively.
- Managed student attendance records and maintained accurate databases.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented intervention strategies.
- Supported and guided colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Student Teacher Supervisor
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Evaluated performance of student teachers through structured observations and tailored feedback sessions to facilitate professional growth.
- Mentored student teachers in lesson planning and curriculum development techniques.
- Conducted individual and group meetings with student teachers to address performance issues and provide mentorship on effective teaching strategies.
- Supervised student teachers during classroom placements and training sessions to enhance teaching skills and classroom management.
Literacy Coordinator and Reading Recovery Teacher
South-Western City Schools
Grove City, OH
08.2013 - 06.2024
- Conducted training workshops for educators on effective literacy instruction techniques, enhancing instructional practices across the school.
- Mentored staff in best practices for supporting struggling readers in the classroom.
- Led regular meetings to update staff on literacy initiatives and align goals for improved student outcomes.
- Coordinated family literacy nights, fostering community involvement and encouraging reading habits at home.
Teacher
South-Western City Schools
Grove City, OH
08.1988 - 06.2013
- Designed lesson plans that engaged students and met state standards, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Facilitated activities that promoted critical thinking and problem-solving, fostering student engagement and independence.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Cultivated a classroom environment that encouraged respect and collaboration, leading to improved student interactions.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and classroom events.
Education
Masters of Arts - School Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
05-2013
Masters of Arts - Children's Literature and Reading
Ohio State University
12-1994
Bachelors of Science - Education
University of Tennessee/Knoxville
06-1988
Skills
- Family engagement events
- Community outreach strategies
- Event planning
- Teaching experience in grades 3-6
- Literacy coordination
- Intervention collaboration
- Professional development
- Instructional leadership
- Conference presentations
- Mentorship of student teachers
- Educational staff supervision
- Staff meeting facilitation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Mentoring practices
- Multitasking capacity
- Responsible and dependable
- Responsible and dependable
Timeline
Family Engagemenet Support Specialist
South-Western City Schools
08.2024 - 06.2026
Student Teacher Supervisor
The Ohio State University
08.2024 - 05.2026
Literacy Coordinator and Reading Recovery Teacher
South-Western City Schools
08.2013 - 06.2024
Teacher
South-Western City Schools
08.1988 - 06.2013
Masters of Arts - School Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Masters of Arts - Children's Literature and Reading
Ohio State University
Bachelors of Science - Education
University of Tennessee/Knoxville