Jodi Garofano
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Educator with proven success at Longleaf Elementary School, specializing in being a team player and collaborative learning strategies. Expertise in classroom management and effective parent-teacher communication enhances student motivation and achievement. Committed to creating a positive and organized learning environment that fosters academic growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Longleaf Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through transparent communication.
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules.
- Increased classroom engagement using interactive teaching methods, including group projects and hands-on activities.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student performance and guide lesson planning.
Data Entry Clerk/Tutor
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Executed data entry tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information to ensure compliance with regulations.
Teaching Assistant
Savannah Country Day School
06.2007 - 06.2019
- Created a positive learning atmosphere by managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Tutored students and reviewed work to reinforce learning objectives.
- Graded assignments and tests, delivering constructive feedback to enhance student performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Educational Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2024
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL05-1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Social-emotional learning training
Certification
K-6th Grade Certification
ESE Certification
University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning - Micro Credential Elementary Elements
Youth Mental Health Care Trained
CPR and First Aid Trained
Timeline
Teacher
Longleaf Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
Data Entry Clerk/Tutor
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
06.2019 - 06.2021
Teaching Assistant
Savannah Country Day School
06.2007 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Educational Studies
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Pasco-Hernando State College
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