- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Enjoy walking for overall physical and mental well-being
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like scrapbooking, paper crafts, and jewelry making, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Reading
- Enjoy cooking / baking for friends and family gatherings
NANCY ZAENGLE
North Haledon,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented and dependable professional with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Strong willingness to embrace additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives and drive success. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering results under pressure, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Committed to continuous improvement and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Fifth Grade Math & Science / Sixth Grade Math
Prospect Park Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Lesson planning and implementation, classroom management, and assessment creation
- Collaborating to help differentiate curriculum and address areas of gaps in learning / areas of weakness
- Monitoring student progress on various platforms to identify areas of weakness/targeting instruction in small groups
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Elementary Spanish Teacher
High Mountain Road School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships, fostering a collaborative learning environment for students.
- Enhanced language acquisition by incorporating visual and auditory aids in lessons.
- Achieved higher student engagement through the use of interactive activities and games.
Paraprofessional in the ARCH program (part time)
Lincoln Middle School
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Supporting students with special needs in self-contained and general education classroom experiences
- Collaborating with the behaviorist and teachers to develop and execute programs to help students achieve success in their learning experience (running programs, charting data, etc.)
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
Spanish teacher (part time)
Hawthorne Christian Academy
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
Sales Associate Manager
Chef Central
10.2008 - 04.2011
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork and motivated employees to excel in their roles.
- Organized product displays to attract potential buyers and increase sales conversions.
- Enhanced store presentation by optimizing store layout, visual merchandising, and promotional materials.
- Developed client rapport for better customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Spanish teacher (part time) / Fourth Grade teacher
Ambassador Christian Academy (no longer in Toms River)
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to address curriculum objectives. For example, creation of a New Jersey state cake using candies to depict map topography.
- Evaluated student performance and progression by administering tests, quizzes and assigning various projects.
English (6,7,8) / Mentor Teacher / Third Grade
Brookdale Christian School (closed in 2006)
01.1994 - 01.2003
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
- Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
- Trained staff, volunteers and assistants in policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Concentration in English Education
Cairn University
Langhorne, PASkills
- Adaptability / Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
- Active listening
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- NJ Certification for Education in English for grades Kindergarten through grade twelve
- NJ Certification for Elementary Education for grades Kindergarten through grade six
Interests
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Fifth Grade Math & Science / Sixth Grade Math
Prospect Park Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2025
Elementary Spanish Teacher
High Mountain Road School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional in the ARCH program (part time)
Lincoln Middle School
10.2020 - 07.2022
Spanish teacher (part time)
Hawthorne Christian Academy
09.2017 - 06.2020
Sales Associate Manager
Chef Central
10.2008 - 04.2011
Spanish teacher (part time) / Fourth Grade teacher
Ambassador Christian Academy (no longer in Toms River)
01.2004 - 01.2006
English (6,7,8) / Mentor Teacher / Third Grade
Brookdale Christian School (closed in 2006)
01.1994 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science in Education - Concentration in English Education
Cairn University
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