Jennifer Weatherford
Purcell,OK
Summary
Upbeat Elementary Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade
Colbert Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Serve as Grade Level leader for 2nd grade team for 4 years, sharing information with grade level and mentoring incoming teachers.
- Serve as elementary building Gifted and Talented Coordinator for 3 years assessing students, gathering data and evaluating potential acceptance to the program.
- Assist our Physical Education teacher with after school Little Dribblers program and performances.
- Implement classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Design differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students were engaged.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Develop positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
K-5th Physical Education Teacher
Appoquinimink Independent School District
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety for grades K-5th.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
- During Covid closures I taught P.E. classes through Zoom lessons daily with all grade levels
- Provided online access to activities by creating a Google Site with different online lessons for students
- Assisted 4th grade team with reading assessments through Zoom sessions.
Dual Certification Teacher 3rd-5th Grade
Appoquinimink Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Worked as the Special Education Inclusion teacher in both 4th and 5th grades.
- Worked as a dual certification teacher in 3rd grade educating both regular and special education students.
- Served as grade level representative on the School Success Team for three years.
- Served on the committee for the National Elementary Honor Society and participated in meetings and planning of student activities.
- Served as a mentor to a first year teacher in the New Teacher Mentoring Program.
Elementary Teacher, Grades K and 3rd
Killeen Independent School District
08.2004 - 02.2012
- Served as grade level leader to facilitate communication between administration and team members.
- Followed the district mandated curriculum to create engaging lessons that met the needs of all learners and covered all curriculum standards.
- Successfully prepared my students for the state mandated testing program ,TAKS, with a high level of student achievement.
- Served as inclusion teacher in both kindergarten and 3rd grade where I worked with a teaching partner to provide special education students with a classroom environment to help promote successful learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents to create a positive home/school relationship.
Elementary Teacher, Grade 3
Sherman Independent School District
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Collaborated with grade level to develop engaging lessons that differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
- Served on district wide scope and sequence development committee as the only 3rd grade representative for math to help develop and implement initial scope and sequence for the district.
- Utilized computer software gradebook to record daily attendance and to input grades, comments and to generate reports.
- Maintained and organized cumulative record folders for all students. .
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Killeen Independent School District
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Collaborated with grade level to develop engaging lessons that differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
- Compiled, organized and maintained accurate records of students' performance and updated and recorded that information accurately in computerized grade book and in students' cumulative record file.
- Maintained positive communication with administration, team, and parents through weekly emails and newsletters.
Education
Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, Oklahoma2001
General Studies
Grayson County Junior College
Sherman, Texas1995
Skills
- 24 Years Experience
- Highly Qualified Early Childhood -8th
- Physical Education K-12 Certification
- Special Education Inclusion classroom experience
- Gifted and Talented Building Coordinator
- English Language Learner Certification
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Oklahoma Certifications:
Early Childhood Pre-K - 3,
Elementary Education Grades 1-8,
English as a Second Language Pre-K- Grade 12,
Mid-Level English Grades 5-8,
Mid-Level Math Grades 5-8,
Mid-Level Science Grades 5-8,
Mid-Level Social Studies Grades 5-8,
Physical Education/Health/ Safety Pre-K to Grade 12
Effective Dates: 3/1/2021 to 6/30/2026
Timeline
Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade
Colbert Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
K-5th Physical Education Teacher
Appoquinimink Independent School District
08.2019 - 03.2021
Dual Certification Teacher 3rd-5th Grade
Appoquinimink Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2019
Elementary Teacher, Grades K and 3rd
Killeen Independent School District
08.2004 - 02.2012
Elementary Teacher, Grade 3
Sherman Independent School District
08.2002 - 05.2004
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Killeen Independent School District
08.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
General Studies
Grayson County Junior College
Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
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