Kaitlin Jernigan
Milton,United States
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused teaching professional who is committed to providing a well-balanced, supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. Aptitude to remain flexible ensuring that all students learning styles and abilities are addressed. Hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all faculty and staff to meet the needs of students and families in order to help facilitate the growth of the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District, Pea Ridge Elementary
Pace, FL
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and retention of core subjects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a cohesive curriculum aligned with state standards and assessments.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, promoting respect, collaboration, and active participation among students.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and establish collaborative support strategies.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and effective teaching practices for improved outcomes.
- Piloted new reading curriculum - Making Meaning
- Served as grade level chair for 2 years.
- Secretary of PTA, and member of SAC committee
- Recognized as Pea Ridge Elementary Rookie of the Year - 2018
Substitute Teacher
PESG - Santa Rosa County
Milton, FL
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed classrooms of students during the absence of assigned teachers.
- Substitute Teacher - various schools
Substitute Teacher
PESG - Santa Rosa County
Milton, FL
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed classroom of students during the absence of assigned teacher in a CBSA classroom.
- Substitute Teacher - Rhodes Elementary
Paraprofessional
Rhodes Elementary School
Milton, FL
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations under the supervision and through collaboration with lead teacher.
- Managed classroom of students during the absence of assigned teacher.
- Assisted with maintaining consistent structure in correlation with classroom discipline plan.
- Independently taught small groups of reading and math.
- Independently taught whole group of science and social studies (rotated with lead teacher).
- Wrote lesson plans to accompany lesson plans written by lead teacher.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to set up class schedule and classroom physical arrangement.
- Created bulletin board arrangements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies of Teaching and Learning
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL, United States01-2016
Skills
- Tyner Method Reading Program
- Math Groups
- CPI Trained
- Integrate Technology
- Lesson Planning
- Small Group Rotations
- Special Areas
- Organized
- Great Time Management
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District, Pea Ridge Elementary
06.2016 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
PESG - Santa Rosa County
10.2015 - 11.2015
Substitute Teacher
PESG - Santa Rosa County
08.2015 - 10.2015
Paraprofessional
Rhodes Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies of Teaching and Learning
University of West Florida