Jenny L. Martineau
Educator/Corporate Professional
Spanish Fork,Utah
Summary
Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning focused on the success of students and their learning through engaging lessons and confidence building exercises. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Dedicated corporate professional with over 20 years’ experience in the computer industry as a trusted business partner with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations, technology, and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Substitute Teacher
Lumen Scholar Institute
Orem, UT
01.2021 - Current
- Stepped in as an instructional teacher for grades K-12, including SPED and interventionists
- Proficiently presented lessons from lesson plans provided using creativity and engaging resources
- Taught onsite labs for cooking, science, and STEM
- Supervised field trips to the aquarium, the space center, the Heber train, and others
- Adopted a Leadership role with the school play
Teacher/Host Family
Productions, Fork
, UT
01.2016 - Current
- Invented and taught daily lessons for the American Culture class for a Chinese student summer camp
- Served as host family to teenage aged Chinese students during their camp experience
- Organized field trips to enhance their American experience
- Such excursions included: Utah Olympic Park, Museum of Ancient Life, Temple Square, and Utah's natural landscapes
Keyboarding Teacher
Lumen Scholar Institute
Orem, UT
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw grades 3-6 in learning the fundamentals of keyboarding
- Instructed correct Keyboarding techniques
- Collaborated with parents and grade level teachers for individual progress
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
Lumen Scholar Institute
Orem, UT
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed Google Slideshows for online learning of 4th grade curriculum
- Instructed My Math and Open Court in daily lessons
- Created Utah History and Science lessons based off of Utah standards
- Effective lessons created and used in SchoolWork app to reinforce daily lessons
- Proficient in PowerSchool for grading and attendance
- Tutored struggling students daily
Teacher
Red Dragonfly Tutoring Center
Pleasanton, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in generating phonic and speech linguistics assignments for grades K-2
- Monitored student work and completion
- Lectured and presented content in online classes to help students gain a clearer understanding of phonics
- Created engaging lessons using games, videos, repetition, and reading to maintain a fun learning atmosphere.
Computer Planning Time Technician
Mapleton Elementary
Mapleton, UT
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed and instructed daily lessons for grades K-6 in the computer lab
- Designed and presented PowerPoints/Slideshows as supplements to reinforce lessons in Digital Citizenship, Coding, Research, Google Applications, and Keyboarding
- Effective classroom management for over 600 students, grade levels K-6
- Utilized Google Classroom to track students’ assignments
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
American Leadership Academy
Spanish Fork, UT
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Designed and implemented daily/unit lessons plans that effectively aligned with Utah’s 4th grade curriculum
- Tested, tracked, and analyzed class performance using Mastery Connect and Power School resulting in improved SAGE scores
- Produced PowerPoint presentations as supplements for the Science curriculum to help the students adapt the concepts into their daily lives
- Cultivated excellent rapport with students and parents
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and included “thinking outside the box” strategies which promoted student’s excited engagement
- Directed and produced the 4th grade staged presentation based on Utah’s History giving the students a greater appreciation in where they live and helping foster their communication skills
- Oversaw the 4th grade fundraiser resulting in over $4,000 for Field trips, additional curriculum, and class enhancements
- Conducted successful parent conferences creating a partnership in the student’s learning
Teacher’s Aide
American Leadership Academy
Spanish Fork, UT
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted the 4th grade teachers in teaching curriculum, supported fluency goals, spelling tests, and other assignments as needed resulting in preparatory for teaching
- Supervised students grades 3-6 during lunch activities
Buyer-Planner
Vantage Controls/Legrand
Orem, Utah
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Ensured materials were planned, ordered, and received to achieve inventory turn goals and expected service levels
- Responsibilities included planning, scheduling, and coordinating final approval of products
- Collaborated weekly with management, marketing, sales, production, and engineering teams
- Coordinated with local and international vendors to ensure that product would be received per schedule
Senior Buyer
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Lehi, Utah
07.2010 - 02.2014
- Commodities included: Data Center Services, Hardware, Software, Training Services, Events, Public Relations, Marketing, Facilities, Security and others
- Created and presented corporate wide “How To Buy” training for all employees
- Negotiated legal and business terms for hundreds of contracts
- Assigned one of Adobe’s more strategic spend categories (World Wide Data Centers) requiring in-depth knowledge of multi-currency, tax and accounting requirements
Buyer
Cadence Design Systems, Inc
Sandy, UT
07.2002 - 07.2010
- Commodities included: Software, Marketing, Sales, Events, Tradeshows, Printed Materials, Memberships, Trainings, Standard & Specialty Office Supplies and Misc
- Hardware
- Interfaced with internal customers to create purchase orders using SAP and SRM
- Negotiated contracts and pricing resulting in long term agreements and cost savings
- Displayed excellent customer support through internal communications and vendor relationships
Cast Member (Sales Associate)
The Disney Store
Provo, UT
08.1998 - 10.2003
- Top-ranked employee for highest sales
- Provided superior customer experiences using MAGIC methodology
- Recipient of multiple awards including Excellent Guest Service Award and Top Cast Member Award
- Cashiered, stocked and maintained adult hard-lines through various tasks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts, Stage Management and Technical Theater
Brigham Young University
Skills
Proficient in the following: Mastery Connect, Zoom, Google Applications, MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Powerschool, Skyward, MobyMax, Utah Compose
Group and individual instruction
Lesson implementation
Keyboarding Methods
Instructional technology
Effective classroom management
Disciplinary procedures
Parent Communication
IEP documentation
Corporate Related: Fundamentals of Purchasing, Crucial Conversations, Effective Negotiations, Organizational and managerial skills, Expert in SAP
Community Involvement
· Volunteer with Boys Scouts of America including roles as Local Unit Cubmaster, Committee Chair, Cub Scout Leader
· Volunteer as Stage Manager at American Leadership Academy for High School theater production of Les Miserables
Timeline
Experienced Substitute Teacher
Lumen Scholar Institute
01.2021 - Current
Keyboarding Teacher
Lumen Scholar Institute
01.2021 - 01.2022
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
Lumen Scholar Institute
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher
Red Dragonfly Tutoring Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Computer Planning Time Technician
Mapleton Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2020
Teacher/Host Family
Productions, Fork
01.2016 - Current
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
American Leadership Academy
11.2015 - 08.2017
Teacher’s Aide
American Leadership Academy
08.2015 - 11.2015
Buyer-Planner
Vantage Controls/Legrand
03.2014 - 08.2015
Senior Buyer
Adobe Systems Incorporated
07.2010 - 02.2014
Buyer
Cadence Design Systems, Inc
07.2002 - 07.2010
Cast Member (Sales Associate)
The Disney Store
08.1998 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts, Stage Management and Technical Theater
Brigham Young University