JENNIFER SPENCER
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Former educator transitioning to part-time roles while still focused on making a positive impact. Adaptable in unexpected situations, utilizing critical thinking to resolve challenges effectively. Proven track record of building strong professional relationships with colleagues and students. Consistently brings reliability, efficiency, and professionalism to all tasks.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Job Coach
Wall Township High School
Wall Township, NJ
03.2012 - 04.2021
- Provide educational services in a variety of work sites for students with disabilities as per IEP goals and objectives.
- Instruct each student in a setting in which the skills being taught are actually performed, so the work place becomes an extension of the classroom.
- Facilitate solid work habits, social communication, and behavioral appropriateness in different environments.
- Identify areas requiring additional training and utilize a broad spectrum of techniques so students can achieve success and competency.
- Document and evaluate daily work experiences through written reports.
- Expanded the environment in which the students performed tasks.
- Students worked more independently and achieved stronger functional academic skills.
Substitute Teacher
Wall Township Public School System
Wall Township, NJ
10.2007 - 02.2012
- Fulfilled both short and long term assignments across all subject areas in grades Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade.
- Consistently commended for dedication, reliability and strong teaching abilities.
- Frequently requested by special education teachers because of resourcefulness and teaching effectiveness in meeting the needs of students with academic and behavioral challenges.
Second Grade Teacher
Oak Hill Academy
Lincroft, NJ
08.1991 - 02.1997
- Created a classroom to help young children explore interests, develop talents, build self-esteem and encourage mutual respect, cooperation and conflict resolution among classmates.
- Designed and delivered innovative lesson plans and activities that stimulated children's intellectual and social growth.
- Developed and taught an after school math enrichment club.
- Designed and instructed an after school help program for children struggling in reading.
- Conceptualized, designed, implemented and taught a thematic unit on rainforests within the Science curriculum.
Education
M.D. - Elementary Education
Georgian Court College
Lakewood, NJBachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Delaware
Newark, DESkills
- Corresponding Secretary for Parent Teacher Association
- Brownie and Girl Scout Troop leader and mentor
- Art Appreciation program coordinator
- Yearbook committee collaboration and photographer
- Event planner for Assembly Program
- School store management
- Youth sports coaching
- Founding member of Wall Township Mom's Club
Certification
- New Jersey Standard Certificate in Elementary Education (K-8)
- Teacher of Elementary School with Subject Matter Specialization: Language Arts Literacy and Social Studies (5-8)
Timeline
Job Coach
Wall Township High School
03.2012 - 04.2021
Substitute Teacher
Wall Township Public School System
10.2007 - 02.2012
Second Grade Teacher
Oak Hill Academy
08.1991 - 02.1997
M.D. - Elementary Education
Georgian Court College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Delaware