Jennifer Strand
Summary
Energetic Kindergarten/First Grade teacher with 24 years of experience driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Committed to providing student-centered, engaging learning opportunities. Known for cultivating a caring and inclusive classroom culture, I am deeply rooted in creating a culturally responsive environment that fosters cognitive routines, ensuring a socially and intellectually safe space for all students. Seeking to leverage my extensive experience and passion for inclusive education to positively impact the learning journey.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teacher
Groner Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and taught lessons in all subject areas that meet the needs of all academic and social developmental levels of my students
- Utilized Culturally Responsive Teaching tools and practices to increase engagement and rigor for all students
- Applied knowledge and training of PBIS, PAX, Zones of Regulation, De-Escalation Strategies, and Restorative Justice practices to create a positive and predictable learning environment and classroom community
- Designed explicit, multisensory reading instruction using Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS) and Orton Gillingham (OG) principals to teach accurate and efficient phonological processing
- Incorporated Systematic ELD to support scaffolded lessons for academic and conversational language
- Mentored and modeled teaching strategies and class management techniques for new teachers
- Used MTSS to provide targeted academic, behavior, and emotional support for struggling students
- Trained and certified in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) 2021-2022.
First Grade Teacher
Groner Elementary
08.2022 - 08.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Groner Elementary
08.2003 - 06.2022
3rd Grade Teacher
Mooberry Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2001
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Western Oregon State College
Monmouth, OR 1993.Sep - 1996.Jun
Skills
- Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS)
- Restorative Justice
- Trauma Informed Practices
- PAX, PBIS
- Zones of Regulation
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Orton Gillingham Approach
- Systematic English Language Development
- MTSS
- Universal Design for Learning
- Collaboration
- Compassion & Empathy
- Classroom & Time management
- Effective Communication
- Foundational Skills Intervention for Reading
Certification
Oregon Professional Teaching License
- Certified Literacy Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, American College of Education - 2021
References
- Dr. Christie Petersen, Superintendent, Faith Bible Christian School, cpetersen@cs.school, (503) 681-8254 Former Principal
- Scott Schinderle, Executive Director of Student Services, Lake Oswego School District, schindes@loswego.k12.or.us, (503) 534-2359 Former Principal
- Katie Thomas, Principal, Indian Hills Elementary, ThomasK@hsd.k12.or.us, (503) 844-1350 Former Principal
- Lyn Seres, National Education Consultant and Teacher Trainer, Rewire Educational Therapy, (951) 260-7399, rewiretherapy@gmail.com Colleague
Timeline
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teacher
Groner Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Groner Elementary
08.2022 - 08.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Groner Elementary
08.2003 - 06.2022
3rd Grade Teacher
Mooberry Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Western Oregon State College
1993.Sep - 1996.Jun
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