Jennifer Wade
Crosby
Summary
Enthusiastic retired teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administration. Energetic Activity Coordinator skilled in designing and implementing a wide range of recreational and social programs that engage diverse groups. Known for productivity and efficient task completion, ensuring activities are planned and executed smoothly. Specialized skills include event planning, team leadership, and communication. Excel at time management, adaptability, and problem-solving to deliver memorable experiences for participants.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Baytown Junior School
Baytown
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Mentor and Coach to other campus teachers
- Teaching Language Arts/Writing to various student groups including Pre-AP and ESL
- Differentiated lessons based on student instructional needs
- Daily meetings with 6th Grade Language Arts team to collaborate and plan lessons based on student needs
- Uses technology (campus iPads) to improve and enhance lessons
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Cedar Bayou Junior School
Baytown
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Mentor and coach to other campus teachers
- Teaching Language Arts to various student groups including Pre-AP, ESL, and SPED
- Differentiated lessons based on student needs
- Planned as a team weekly with Campus Instructional Specialist
- Worked with 6th Grade ELA teachers to plan reading instructional camp
- Uses technology (campus iPads/computers) to improve and enhance student lessons
- UIL Coach
5th Grade Teacher
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary
Baytown
08.2003 - 12.2013
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
- Differentiated lessons based on student needs
- Taught Reading, Math and Science to various student groups including GATE, ESL, and SPED
- 5th Grade Team Leader
- Other Health Impaired Grade Level Representative
- Employee Advisory Committee member
- UIL Campus Coordinator and coach
2nd Grade Teacher
James Bowie Elementary
Baytown
10.2001 - 07.2002
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Created lesson plans in accordance with district curriculum standards
- Improved students’ reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
- Kindergarten Teacher August 2002-July 2003
2nd Grade Teacher
Mamie G. Griffin Elementary Tyler ISD
Tyler
08.1998 - 10.2001
- Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional development
- Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, English Minor
The University of Texas
Tyler, TXAssociate of Arts -
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, ARAdvanced High School Program -
Longview High School
Longview, TXSkills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational Skills
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Skills
- Mentoring
- Classroom Experience
- Time Management
- Teacher Coaching
Certification
- Texas Teaching Certificate: K-8 Self contained
- English Major
- Gifted and Talented hours
- Differentiated Instruction
- Mentor and Coach
Timeline
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Baytown Junior School
08.2016 - 05.2023
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Cedar Bayou Junior School
08.2013 - 12.2016
5th Grade Teacher
Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary
08.2003 - 12.2013
2nd Grade Teacher
James Bowie Elementary
10.2001 - 07.2002
2nd Grade Teacher
Mamie G. Griffin Elementary Tyler ISD
08.1998 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, English Minor
The University of Texas
Associate of Arts -
South Arkansas Community College
Advanced High School Program -
Longview High School
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