Jenny Smith
Sparta,TN
Summary
Professional General Education Teacher with a proven track record at Putnam County School District, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Proficientin utilizing technology to enhance student engagement and fostering relationships with diverse learners. Committed to student success through tailored instruction and effective communication with parents, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Putnam County School District
Cookeville, TN
07.2006 - 06.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations to monitor progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Utilized technology tools for instructional purposes, enhancing overall student engagement and participation.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student achievements and areas for improvement.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on navigating the challenges of the profession successfully.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
Education
Multidisciplinary Studies - Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12.2005
Skills
- Peer collaboration
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Multitasking strength
- Classroom instruction
- Student motivation
- Organizational skills
- Technology integration
- Curriculum implementation
- Schedule management
- Materials preparation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student support
- ESL teaching methods
Accomplishments
Consistently held a rating as a Level 4 teacher. I was the lead grade level teacher for 1st grade. I was a pilot teacher for the county to use and implement new curriculum that would later be adopted by the county.
Timeline
General Education Teacher
Putnam County School District
07.2006 - 06.2022
Multidisciplinary Studies - Education
Tennessee Technological University