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Jessica Bennett

Lakewood,CO

Summary

Dedicated and passionate teacher that is devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skilled in managing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Believes all students can learn at a high level if provided a rigorous, yet caring and fun environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Science and Math Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
  • Implemented OpenSciEd and Big Ideas Math curriculum
  • Contributed to school community by serving on ALT committee, serving as science ILT member, and leading Professional Development sessions about math intervention programs (Georgia Numeracy Project) and increasing student engagement
  • Taught and incorporated social-emotional learning in classroom, using Second Step curriculum as a guide
  • Helped organize and teach students at Outdoor Lab
  • Organized field trips for science students and end of year trip for 7th graders
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives

First Grade Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Taught both in person and remote learning
  • Utilized Jeffco curriculum and resources
  • Utilized Seesaw learning platform
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.

Guest Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.

Fitness Based Preschool Teacher and Coach

Precision South Gymnastics Academy
08.2012 - 07.2016
  • Created a fun learning environment for preschool students that fostered a healthy, active lifestyle through physical movement
  • Coached competitive gymnasts at the same facility

Home School Teacher

Self-employed
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Facilitated home school learning for students enrolled in Connections Academy online school
  • Created supplemental lessons for students to support individualized learning and success

Third Grade Teacher

Bibb County School District
09.2008 - 07.2012
  • Bruce Elementary School and King-Danforth Elementary School
  • Grade Level Chair
  • Science Lead Teacher
  • Worked in a 21st Century equipped building, utilizing technology into lessons daily
  • Implemented Balanced Literacy
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.

Kindergarten Teacher

Bibb County School District
01.2008 - 09.2008
  • Ingram/Pye Elementary School
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.

Education

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2011

Bachelor of Arts Degree with emphasis on Elementary Education -

University of Colorado At Denver
Denver, CO
12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

High School Diploma -

Bear Creek High School
Lakewood, CO
05.2003

Certification

Colorado Professional License, Elementary Education

Memberships And Achievements

  • Member of the Division I Crew team at Kansas State University from 2003 to 2004
  • Completed Adams-12 district Training for Everyday Math, Calendar Counts Math, I-CALL balanced-literacy program, DRA and PALS assessments, and the English as a Second Language program
  • Completed Bibb County district training for Balanced Literacy, Calendar Counts Math, and G-KIDS assessment training
  • Completed Georgia Numeracy Project training for math intervention
  • Served as a member of the science curriculum review team for Jefferson County Public Schools

References

  • Megan Molter, 608-695-1463, 171676e@jeffcoschools.us
  • Mary Farmer, 719-433-3155, 171436e@jeffcoschools.us
  • Diane Belter, 303-520-3610, Diane.Belter@jeffco.k12.co.us


Timeline

Middle School Science and Math Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
01.2021 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2020 - 12.2020

Guest Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
09.2018 - 05.2020

Fitness Based Preschool Teacher and Coach

Precision South Gymnastics Academy
08.2012 - 07.2016

Home School Teacher

Self-employed
08.2012 - 05.2016

Third Grade Teacher

Bibb County School District
09.2008 - 07.2012

Kindergarten Teacher

Bibb County School District
01.2008 - 09.2008

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology -

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts Degree with emphasis on Elementary Education -

University of Colorado At Denver

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Kansas State University

High School Diploma -

Bear Creek High School

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