Jennifer Trotter
Pickens,SC
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for positive working relationships with supervisors, peers, and teacher candidates.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Six Mile Elementary School
Six Mile, SC
08.2007 - Current
- Achieved improved student engagement and understanding by delivering well-structured lessons across various subjects.
- Enhanced academic performance through consistent assessment and personalized intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement cross-curricular, project-based learning experiences to enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Beta Club, tutoring, and Math Olympiads, that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Teacher’s Aide
Tamassee DAR School
Salem, SC
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with educators to develop and adapt classroom materials for varied learning needs.
- Organized classroom environments, ensuring resources were accessible and conducive to learning.
- Facilitated small group activities, promoting teamwork and peer interaction among students.
Teacher’s Aide/Residence Counselor
Marshall I. Pickens Hospital
Greenville, SC
05.1999 - 10.2001
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support student mental health and well-being.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
Furman University
Greenville, SCBachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Master’s Degree - Classroom Leadership
Southern Wesleyan University
Skills
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Positive role model and mentor
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
- Project-based learning
- Data-driven instruction
Accomplishments
- Named Teacher of the Year at Six Mile Elementary in 2010-2011 and 2019-2020; District Teacher of the Year Finalist in 2019-2020
- Presented at PBL Conference at Furman University
- Presented at Education Conference in Columbia, SC
Affiliations
National Council for Teachers of Mathematics
Palmetto State Teachers Association
Certification
Gifted and Talented
Project-Based Learning
Read to Succeed Literacy Teacher
Timeline
Teacher
Six Mile Elementary School
08.2007 - Current
Teacher’s Aide
Tamassee DAR School
08.2002 - 06.2006
Teacher’s Aide/Residence Counselor
Marshall I. Pickens Hospital
05.1999 - 10.2001
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Master’s Degree - Classroom Leadership
Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
Furman University