Jenny Wolff
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Empathetic Counseling Intern known for connecting with clients, maintaining comfort and promoting progress during sessions. Easily collects information about patients through conversations, questions and in-depth interviews. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into patients' mental state.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 6 Teacher (Science and Social Studies)
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the individual learning needs of each student.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, and responsibility among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
Grade 3 and 4 Science and Writing Teacher
Midland ISD
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Promoted critical thinking skills by implementing inquiry-based learning activities in the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected literacy concepts to other subject areas for deeper understanding.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, collaboration, and an enthusiasm for learning.
- Designed engaging activities that catered to multiple learning styles, ensuring each student received personalized support for success.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
FALS Aide
Mansfield Isd
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Assist the teacher in preparing instructional material, maintaining student data and informing the teacher of any special needs or problems involving students
- Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
- Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
- Help manage the behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations as needed and ensuring the safety of all students.
Substitute Teacher
Mansfield Isd
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintain effective classroom management, teach the lesson outlined and described in the lesson plans as prepared by the absent teacher, and support building-wide standards and policies for safety and health.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Grade 1 ESL Teacher
SMIC Private School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated elements from various subjects into the ESL curriculum.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
FALS Aide
Mansfield Isd
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Assist the teacher in preparing instructional material, maintaining student data and inform the teacher of any special needs or problems involving students
- Help manage behavior of students; including intervening in crisis situations as needed and ensuring the safety of all students.
Substitute Teacher
Mansfield Isd
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Maintain effective classroom management, teach the lesson outlined and described in the lesson plans as prepared by the absent teacher, and support building-wide standards and policies for safety and health.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Education
Marriage And Family Therapy
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05.2025
Teachers Certification -
Texas Teachers
01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01.2010
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Growth Mindset
- Student Support
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Core Subjects EC-6 Certification, 2018
- TEFL CERTIFICATION, 2015
- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATION, 2018
- PEDAGOGY AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES EC-12, 2019
Timeline
Grade 6 Teacher (Science and Social Studies)
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts
08.2020 - Current
Grade 3 and 4 Science and Writing Teacher
Midland ISD
08.2018 - 05.2020
FALS Aide
Mansfield Isd
02.2018 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher
Mansfield Isd
08.2017 - 02.2018
Grade 1 ESL Teacher
SMIC Private School
08.2015 - 06.2017
FALS Aide
Mansfield Isd
08.2014 - 06.2015
Substitute Teacher
Mansfield Isd
10.2012 - 06.2014
Marriage And Family Therapy
Abilene Christian University
Teachers Certification -
Texas Teachers
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas
- Core Subjects EC-6 Certification, 2018
- TEFL CERTIFICATION, 2015
- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATION, 2018
- PEDAGOGY AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES EC-12, 2019
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