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Jennifer Swanson

Linn Grove,IA

Summary

Energetic elementary teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in creating engaging lesson plans, classroom management, and student mentoring. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments and fostering educational development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade

Alta-Aurelia School District
Alta, Iowa
08.2022 - Current
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
  • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
  • Help students learn to persevere with challenging tasks, and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Create a calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.

4th Grade

Albert City Truesdale Schools
Albert City, Iowa
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Developed schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
  • Participated in appropriate professional activities.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

5th Grade

Clay Central Everly
Royal, Iowa
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Utilized effective classroom management, positive discipline strategies and modeled appropriate classroom behavior
  • Assess student's learning with formative and summative assessments
  • Utilized one to one computing in the classroom

6th Grade Math

Okoboji Community Schools
Milford, Iowa
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Administered standards and benchmarks in math
  • Assumed full teaching responsibility for 90 students split up into four classes and one block of 24 students who needed additional math support
  • Participated in 5th-6th grade team meetings, in-service trainings, parent teacher conferences and school district meetings

7rd Grade | Field Experience III

Sioux Central Community School
Sioux Rapids, Iowa
10.2019 - 10.2019
  • Created and introduced a new research project and assisted students in web quest exploration for their individual projects with discussions, ideas from textbooks and past knowledge

3rd Grade | Field Experience II

Sioux Central Community School
Sioux Rapids, Iowa
04.2019 - 04.2019
  • Assisted the teacher with daily classroom activities as well as tutored students to develop math skills and ensure understanding

Paraprofessional

Sioux Central Schools

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Middle-Level Education- Math & Science

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
05.2021

Skills

  • Enhancing Student Engagement
  • Tailored Learning Strategies
  • Faculty Teamwork
  • Developing and fostering student connections
  • Adaptable Learning Approach
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Oral communication

Student Teaching

  • Okoboji Community Schools, Milford, Iowa, 6th Grade Math, 01/04/21, 03/05/21, Administered standards and benchmarks in math, Assumed full teaching responsibility for 90 students split up into four classes and one block of 24 students who needed additional math support, Participated in 5th-6th grade team meetings, in-service trainings, parent teacher conferences and school district meetings
  • Clay Central Everly, Royal, Iowa, 5th Grade, 03/08/21, 04/30/21, Utilized effective classroom management, positive discipline strategies and modeled appropriate classroom behavior, Assess student's learning with formative and summative assessments, Utilized one to one computing in the classroom

Field Experience

  • Sioux Central Community School, Sioux Rapids, Iowa, 7th Grade | Field Experience III, 10/19, Created and introduced a new research project and assisted students in web quest exploration for their individual projects with discussions, ideas from textbooks and past knowledge
  • Sioux Central Community School, Sioux Rapids, Iowa, 3rd Grade | Field Experience II, 04/19, Assisted the teacher with daily classroom activities as well as tutored students to develop math skills and ensure understanding

Timeline

3rd Grade

Alta-Aurelia School District
08.2022 - Current

4th Grade

Albert City Truesdale Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022

5th Grade

Clay Central Everly
03.2021 - 04.2021

6th Grade Math

Okoboji Community Schools
01.2021 - 03.2021

7rd Grade | Field Experience III

Sioux Central Community School
10.2019 - 10.2019

3rd Grade | Field Experience II

Sioux Central Community School
04.2019 - 04.2019

Paraprofessional

Sioux Central Schools

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Middle-Level Education- Math & Science

University of Northern Iowa
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