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Jennifer A. Tank

Traverse City,MI

Summary

Goal-oriented Educator, caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Loves books, reading and information. Competent with technology and committed to life long learning.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Assistant

TCAPS
Traverse City, MI
10.2015 - Current
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance following Montessori philosophy.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.

Substitute Teacher

TCAPS
Traverse City, MI
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Served as long term substitute teacher in 1st-3rd grade Montessori classroom.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Secondary Biology Teacher

Saint Paul Public Schools
St. Paul, MN
09.1997 - 04.1999
  • Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.

Library Media Paraprofessional

Traverse City Area Public Schools
Traverse City, MI
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Increased library usage by developing engaging reading programs and promoting library resources to students, teachers, and staff.
  • Improved student access to resources by maintaining an organized, user-friendly library space with clear signage and well-planned shelving arrangements.
  • Boosted reading interest among students by creating themed book displays featuring diverse genres, authors, and topics.
  • Assisted in budget management by carefully selecting new materials based on educational value, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with school goals.
  • Coordinated special events such as author visits and book fairs to heighten community engagement within the library setting.
  • Provided individualized support to students needing assistance with research projects or locating specific materials for assignments.

Education

Master Of Arts - Secondary Education

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
05.1997

Bachelor Of Science - Zoology-Ecology & Evolution Concentration

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.1994

Associate Of Science -

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
05.1992

Skills

  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
  • Instructional Assistance
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Classroom Technology
  • Group Instruction
  • Team Collaboration
  • Guiding Students
  • Work Well Independently
  • Reading and Teaching
  • Organizational Skills
  • Library Instruction
  • Information Sources
  • Materials Acquisition
  • Circulation Desk Management
  • Knowledge of Circulation Procedures
  • Personalized Support
  • Student Support
  • Interlibrary Loan Processes
  • Assisting Students
  • Library Organization
  • Literary Knowledge

Timeline

Library Media Paraprofessional

Traverse City Area Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024

Instructional Assistant

TCAPS
10.2015 - Current

Substitute Teacher

TCAPS
09.2014 - 06.2015

Secondary Biology Teacher

Saint Paul Public Schools
09.1997 - 04.1999

Master Of Arts - Secondary Education

University of St. Thomas

Bachelor Of Science - Zoology-Ecology & Evolution Concentration

Michigan State University

Associate Of Science -

Northwestern Michigan College

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