Jennifer Walker
Grantsville,UT
Summary
Dedicated and responsive teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of all skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Record
Excelsior Academy Charter School
Erda, Utah, Utah
11.2020 - Current
- Teach leveled learning classes as well as a homeroom class.
- Apply proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom management.
- Differentiate instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Prepare unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
- Monitor student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
Classroom Instructor
Excelsior Academy
Erda, UT
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Taught a reading and math class
- Assisted teachers with small group instruction
- Tutored students one on one
- Graded papers and tests and kept data on students
- Promoted an effective classroom environment by using positive direction and motivation
Paraprofessional
Tooele County School District
Tooele, UT
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implemented learning strategies designed by the Special Ed teacher
- Assisted professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments
- Assisted with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
- Assisted with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students were on task
- Assisted students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Education
Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
BYU-Idaho
Rexburg, ID04.1997
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Special Education experience
- Child Development training
- Motivating students
- Flexible and adaptive
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Differentiated instruction
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Effectively work with parents
- Student rapport
Timeline
Teacher of Record
Excelsior Academy Charter School
11.2020 - Current
Classroom Instructor
Excelsior Academy
07.2019 - 10.2020
Paraprofessional
Tooele County School District
10.2015 - 03.2016
Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - General Studies
BYU-Idaho
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