Jennifer Tipton
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
- Teacher of the Year nominee 2015 - 2016
- Teacher of the Month February 2018
- School Governance Council Vice-President
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Team Member, 2016 - 2020
- Leadership Team Member (English Language Arts Department Chair)
- Personalized Learning Committee 2017 - 2021
- Mindfulness Coach
- Saturday School Director/Administrator
- Saturday School teacher
- Summer School teacher
Dedicated, passionate, and motivated educator offering 9 years of experience in education. A resourceful and committed educator with an adaptable and approachable style. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students and driving student growth for lifelong success. Successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Dubois Integrity Academy
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered curriculum with differentiated instructional strategies in collaborative setting
- Increased 6th grade reading test scores using differential methods
- Maintained positive classroom environment through modeling and support
- Classroom designated as model classroom for personalized instruction
- Grade Level Chair, 2022 - present
- Designed and implemented lesson plans according to district and state guidelines
- Delivered curricula and standards as mandated by state and local district
- Use data to address differentiated needs of all students
- Use researched based instructional strategies relevant to content to engage students in active learning to increase knowledge retention
- Develop and use formative assessments to drive instruction
- Develop and use summative assessments to check for content mastery
- Build and maintain relationships with parents and students, and represent school at community events
- Work harmoniously with administration and school counselors to provide student support
- Provide student-centered, academically challenging environment where teaching and learning occur at high levels and students become self-directed independent learners and critical thinkers.
- Partnered with colleagues to expand cross-curricular connections, enriching students overall educational experience.
English Language Arts Teacher
Ronald E. McNair Middle School Fulton County Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Delivered curriculum with differentiated instructional strategies in collaborative setting
- Increased 8th grade reading test scores using differential methods
- Maintained positive classroom environment through modeling and support
- Classroom designated as model classroom for personalized instruction
- ELA Chairperson, 2016 - 2020
- Build and maintain relationships with parents and students, and represented school at community events
- Saturday School Director/Coordinator
- 8th Grade Dance Co - Coordinator
- Change Agent
- Designed and implemented lesson plans according to district and state guidelines
- Delivered curricula and standards as mandated by state and local district
- Used data to address differentiated needs of all students
- Use researched based instructional strategies relevant to content to engage students in active learning to increase knowledge retention
- Developed and used formative assessments to drive instruction
- Developed and used summative assessments to check for content mastery
- Work harmoniously with administration and school counselors to provide student support
- Provide student-centered, academically challenging environment where teaching and learning occur at high levels and students become self-directed independent learners and critical thinkers.
- Partnered with colleagues to expand cross-curricular connections, enriching students overall educational experience.
Co – Instructor of GSU 1010 Freshman Orientation
Georgia State University
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Instructed 65 students in developing leadership and study skills, balancing relationships and academics, time management skills, and how to utilize resources available to them
- Introduced and encouraged group interactive activities to increase student participation and critical thinking
- Created collaborative classroom experiences through group projects, community service and leadership trainings.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Middle Grades LA/SS
Mercer University
Atlanta, Georgia05.2013
BACHELOR OF Arts - Communication
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia12.2003
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom management
- Assessment and data analyst
- Cultural competency
- Technology integration
- Reflective practices
Certification
Georgia Educator Certificate of Qualification for Middle Grades Education English Language Arts Grades 4th-8th 2013 to Present
Qualification Highlights
- Grade Level Chair, 2022 - present
- English Language Arts Department Chair, 2016 - 2020
- Increased students’ scores in English Language Arts on the Georgia Milestones- 2022 – 2023
- Increased students’ scores in English Language Arts on the Georgia Milestones- 2017 – 2018
- Increased students’ scores in English Language Arts on the Georgia Milestones- 2018 - 2019
- Personalized Learning Committee, 2017 – 2020
- Leadership Team Member
- Director/Coordinator/Administrator for Saturday School, 2018 & 2020
- Saturday School teacher, 2019
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Dubois Integrity Academy
01.2021 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
Ronald E. McNair Middle School Fulton County Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2021
Co – Instructor of GSU 1010 Freshman Orientation
Georgia State University
01.2010 - 01.2011
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Middle Grades LA/SS
Mercer University
BACHELOR OF Arts - Communication
Georgia State University
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