Jennifer Waterfield
Educator, Instructional Designer
Raymore,MO
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Raymore Peculiar School District
Peculiar, MO
08.2019 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Teacher
Bright Cherubs Preschool
Raymore, MO
08.2019 - Current
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Independence School District
Independence, MO
12.2008 - 05.2019
- Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
- Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- Created online materials for student use and conducted online live lessons through Google Classroom and YouTube online platforms.
- Designed functional and attractive displays, activity centers and bulletin boards to create effective learning environment.
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide productive, orderly classroom environment.
- Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
- Developed curricula and course syllabi covering required subject areas and promoting student knowledge.
- Developed and managed student activities and assessments to track student progress.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Helped individuals develop life skills, improve knowledge and enhance vocational skills.
- Established Business Academy Culinary program for school district.
Education
Master of Education - Learning And Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 04.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Family And Consumer Science
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 08.1999 - 05.2004
Skills
Classroom management
Creative problem solving
Verbal and written communication
Organizational abilities
Differentiated instruction
Lesson plan implementation
Certification
Missouri Career Continuous Family and Consumer Science
Quote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Raymore Peculiar School District
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Bright Cherubs Preschool
08.2019 - Current
Master of Education - Learning And Technology
Western Governors University
04.2018 - 05.2020
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Independence School District
12.2008 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Family And Consumer Science
University of Central Missouri
08.1999 - 05.2004