Jill Larsen
Smithfield,UT
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cache County School District, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Fostered student engagement through innovative lesson planning and collaborative learning, enhancing academic performance. Committed to building strong relationships with students and parents, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cache County School District
Smithfield, UT
08.2016 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Assisted in classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance student participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support diverse learning styles.
- Provided individualized support to students, addressing unique learning needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT12.1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Curriculum development
- Group instruction
- Student rapport
- Cooperative learning experience
- Community involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Data-driven instruction
- Testing and grading
- Elementary education
- Student evaluations
- Learning assessments
- Assessment strategies
- Instructional best practices
- Serving diverse communities
- Assigning and grading work
- Inquiry-based learning
- Standardized testing
- Test grading
- Lesson delivery
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Data analysis
- Educational activities
- Visual aids utilization
- Family involvement
- Social-emotional learning
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Homework assignment
- Creative lesson planning
- Completed BTSA (beginning teacher support and assessment) program
- Flexible and adaptive
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Excellent classroom management
- Kinesthetic learning
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Standardized testing techniques
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Classwork assignment
- IEP planning
Timeline
Teacher
Cache County School District
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Utah State University