Jill DeGroot
Olathe,KS
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Olathe District Schools
08.2007 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher
Leavenworth Public Schools
09.2000 - 07.2007
- Taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th graders
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 05.2000
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Rapport
- Behavior Management
Accomplishments
Educator Excellence Award Winner - August 2014
Affiliations
- Mathwings Coach
- Building Leadership Team (BLT) Member
- Student Leadership Team sponsor
- Leader in Me committee member
Certification
Master Degree in Education
Math endorsement for grades 6-8
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Olathe District Schools
08.2007 - Current
Teacher
Leavenworth Public Schools
09.2000 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Education
Baker University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Iowa State University
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