Jennifer Tipton
Bixby,OK
Summary
Hardworking and reliable educator seeking position where experience, expertise, and essential job skills can be utilized to promote the overall development and achievement objectives of students in a safe and positive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Jenks Public Schools
Jenks, OK
08.2017 - Current
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
6th Grade English and Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Jenks Public Schools
Jenks, OK
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Constructed lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments and using mandated examinations.
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Amarillo ISD
Amarillo, TX
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Integrated a variety of teaching methods revolved around the "Six Traits of Writing.
- Designed a Writer's Dictionary for students to use to help create, edit and revise their own writing.
- Helped create and teach advisory classes that contributed to the retention of our "at risk" students.
- Evaluated students' academic performance & behavior.
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Northeast ISD
San Antonio, TX
12.2005 - 05.2009
- Enriched student learning experiences by integrating different types of instructional writing strategies that would help aide the growth of ESL learners.
- Assisted 'At Risk' students with building long-term skills such for academic, social and emotional development.
- Followed the district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data.
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate writing curriculum.
Education
Master of Education - Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK12.2002
Skills
- Student Behavior Management
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- School Community Relations
- Problem-Solving Skills
Leadership Experience
- Assumes administrative responsibilities (mainly discipline & coverage) when called upon - Jenk's West Intermediate & Austin Middle School
- Administrative Bus supervisor- Jenk's West Intermediate
- Administrative Cafeteria supervisor- Jenk's West Intermediate
- Health & Safety Coordinator- Jenk's West Intermediate
- Member of the Student Response Team- Jenk's West Intermediate
- Site representative for Jenk's Bond Task Force Committee- Jenk's West Intermediate
- Mentor for new teachers & coaches- Jenk's West Intermediate & Austin Middle School
- Interviewing Committee- Jenk's West Intermediate & Austin Middle School
- English Standards Alignment Team Member & 6th Grade Team District Leader- Amarillo ISD
- National Honor Society Sponsor- Austin Middle School
- Student Council Sponsor- Jackson Middle School
Certification
- Early Childhood Pre-K-3: OK
- Elementary Education 1-8: OK
- Mid-Level English 5-8: OK
- Physical Education EC-12: OK & TX
- 4-8 English & Reading: TX
- EC-4 Generalist: TX
- 4-8 Generalist: TX
Timeline
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Jenks Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
6th Grade English and Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Jenks Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2017
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.2010 - 05.2014
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Northeast ISD
12.2005 - 05.2009
Master of Education - Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Southern Nazarene University
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