Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Teacher

Mindy Jensen

Teacher
Altoona,Iowa

Summary

Focused professional with experience in holistic learning, instructional programming and lifelong learning. Frequently praised as efficient by peers, I can be relied upon to help your school achieve its goals. Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Third Grade Classroom Teacher

West Marshall CSD
State Center, IA
12.2007 - Current
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
09.2005 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
09.1995 - 05.1998

Skills

Organizational skills

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Certification

Instructional Strategies

Additional Information

  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicated those objectives to students. Enforced administration policies and rules governing students. Prepared, administered and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. Diversified teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Collaborated with faculty members to evaluate and improve curriculum. Attended professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Guided and counseled students with adjustment or academic problems. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students for whom were responsible. Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of elementary school programs. Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work. Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. Met with parents and guardians to discuss progress and determine educational priorities.

Timeline

Third Grade Classroom Teacher

West Marshall CSD
12.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Buena Vista University
09.2005 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Grand View University
09.1995 - 05.1998
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