Jennifer Hennessey
Reading Teacher
Dover,NH
Summary
Reading Teacher with an astute understanding of lesson planning and individualized literacy strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district by positively engaging students both in groups and individually.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Reading Teacher
Middleton Elementary School
Middleton , NH
07.2019 - Current
- Assess, plan, and implement small group reading instruction.
- Assess, report, and discuss student needs with educational team members monthly and make decision based on student data.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure best practices and offer support and guidance in reading instruction.
- Interpret student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Create positive and engaging environment in classroom that encourages literacy skills.
- Stay abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assess student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Classroom Teacher
Rochester School District
Rochester, NH
07.2012 - 06.2019
- Taught kindergarten for six years and first grade for on year.
- Collaborated with other grade levels to plan and implement a project based learning model.
- Participated in NG2 through the New Hampshire Learning Initiative to explore and design student centered learning.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 08.1997 - 05.2001
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 07.2009 - 03.2011
CAGS - Educational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 01.2018 - 02.2019
Skills
Reading instruction
Experienced with Technology
Special designed instruction
Strong organizational skills
Strategic planning
Assessments
Flexible approach
Timeline
Reading Teacher
Middleton Elementary School
07.2019 - Current
CAGS - Educational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2018 - 02.2019
Classroom Teacher
Rochester School District
07.2012 - 06.2019
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
07.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Hampshire
08.1997 - 05.2001