Jennifer Thomason
Hanover,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with 23 years experience in elementary education across a broad range of subjects, seeking to utilize background to take next career step with respected school. Champions curriculum objectives to drive excellence in education and guide students towards success in accomplishing academic and personal goals. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
South Western School District
Hanover, PA
08.2001 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a 2nd grade classroom.
- Created activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
- Assessed student progress through daily quizzes, tests, and other assessment tools.
- Facilitated small group instruction by providing individualized support for students with learning disabilities.
- Provided meaningful feedback on student assignments and assessments to ensure understanding of course material.
- Established positive relationships with students to foster an environment of respect and trust.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design differentiated instruction plans for struggling learners.
- Utilized technology such as iPads, Chromebooks, and interactive white boards to enhance learning experiences.
- Used data-driven instruction to adjust teaching strategies accordingly based on student performance results.
- Organized field trips which allowed students to explore educational topics outside of the classroom setting.
- Planned engaging activities that kept students motivated while reinforcing academic standards.
- Enforced school policies while creating a safe learning environment for all students.
- Promoted multiculturalism within the classroom by incorporating diverse perspectives into lesson plans.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques in order to maximize instructional time.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching strategies and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12-2000
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Penn State York
York, PASkills
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Growth Mindset
- Literacy strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Problem-solving skills
Affiliations
- Chair of the the schools Social Committee- planning of special events for the school
- Building Liaison Member- took building concerns to the meeting to help create solutions
- Elementary Liaison Member- took elementary concerns to the meeting to help create solutions
- Parent Teacher Organization Teacher Representative- served as teacher representative to implement motivating activities for the student body
- ELA Committee- served as a grade level representative to choose the best curriculum for students, piloted new curriculum
- Social Studies Committee- researched and implemented new social students curriculum
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
South Western School District
08.2001 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Penn State York
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