Jennifer L. Koel, PhD, IMH-E®
Richfield,WI
Summary
College instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster inclusive learning environments conducive to success. Imparts comprehensive early childhood knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Develops meaningful rubrics to complement and validate course curriculum.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Education Instructor
Waukesha County Technical College
08.2006 - Current
- Facilitates courses in Early Childhood Education in multiple modalities
- Supervises student teachers in the field at various Waukesha County locations and at the campus-based Child Development Center lab school
- Mentors a cohort of Infant Toddler Capstone students in their Infant Mental Health Endorsement
- Prepares students for the Portfolio Showcase
- Writes developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum aligned to NAEYC Higher Ed Standards
- Plays active role in college NAEYC accreditation self-study team
- Co-Advises the WCTC Early Childhood Club
- Plans ECE Community Continuing Education Symposiums
Early Childhood Education Adjunct Instructor
Gateway Technical College
08.2018 - Current
- Instructor of online courses in Early Childhood Education
- Mentored a cohort of Preschool Credential students
- Presented course competencies and learning materials to High School Teachers
Early Care & Education: Community-Based Mentor
University Of Wisconsin - Whitewater
08.2022 - Current
- Mentors students on their Capstone Action Research Projects
- Mentored students on their Senior Capstone Quality Improvement Projects
Early Childhood Lecturer
Carroll University
08.2008 - 05.2011
- instructed teacher education courses in Early Childhood Education at the graduate and undergraduate level.
- Developed community partnership with La Casa de Esperanza and Carroll University students
- Co-Facilitated a learning community for a Master of Education in Learning and Teaching (M.Ed.-LT) with an emphasis on Early Childhood
Curriculum Specialist, Preschool Teacher, Preschool Teacher
YMCA Camp Minikani Preschool
08.2003 - 06.2008
- Taught a variety of nature-based early childhood programs
- Collaborated with preschool team
- Wrote curriculum for a nature-based early childhood program (birth to age 8)
- Organized yearly open houses, picnics, and specialized family events
Junior and Senior Kindergarten Teacher
North Lake School
08.1992 - 06.2002
- Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for Junior and Senior Kindergarten levels aligned to Wisconsin Teaching Standards
- Conferenced with student families
- Organized Kindergarten Screening Testing for incoming students and prepared families for their child's entry into Kindergarten
- Designed & led special events for families
- Integrated children with special needs in the classroom environment and collaborated with the Special Education team.
Education
Ph.D. - Early Childhood Education
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA11.2016
Master of Arts - Teaching
Aurora University
Aurora, IL08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.1991
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Knowledge of State Certification and NAEYC Accreditation
- Enthusiasm for College Students and Teaching in Multiple Modalities
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Student Engagement and Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Facilitating Active Online Learning
Accomplishments
- ACCESS: The Associate Degree Early Childhood Teacher Educators – ACCESS to Shared Knowledge and Practice: Vice President of Professional Development 2021-present
- NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Peer Reviewer 2019-present
- Presented at various national early childhood conferences
Affiliations
- Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health
- Infant Family Associate, IMH-E®
- Early Childhood Research Faculty (Current Cohort Member)
Additional Information
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal References
- Professional References
Timeline
Early Care & Education: Community-Based Mentor
University Of Wisconsin - Whitewater
08.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Education Adjunct Instructor
Gateway Technical College
08.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Lecturer
Carroll University
08.2008 - 05.2011
Early Childhood Education Instructor
Waukesha County Technical College
08.2006 - Current
Curriculum Specialist, Preschool Teacher, Preschool Teacher
YMCA Camp Minikani Preschool
08.2003 - 06.2008
Junior and Senior Kindergarten Teacher
North Lake School
08.1992 - 06.2002
Ph.D. - Early Childhood Education
Northcentral University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
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