Jennifer Lorenzen
Stony Brook,NY
Summary
Community-minded educator and coach with 20+ years experience in the public-school system. Seeking a challenging teaching opportunity where implementing a growth mindset will improve student outcomes. Strong desire to make a difference in the lives of adolescents.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Probationary ENL/High School Social Studies Teacher
Southampton Schools
Southampton, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Develop and implemented lesson plans for social studies classes, translation and scaffolding as necessary.
- Create and graded assessments to evaluate student learning.
- Facilitate group activities that encouraged students to think critically about Social Studies content using all 4 modalities. (Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading)
- Ensure all students had the opportunity to participate actively in the classroom environment in a safe and secure environment.
- Integrate technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and knowledge retention.
- Encouraged collaboration between peers while working on projects and assignments related to topics.
- Collaborated with other teachers within the department to develop new curriculum ideas for ENL levels and social studies classes.
TESOL Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Jamaica, NY
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening. Preparation and grading for the NYSESLAT.
- Took part in identification for incoming students including the Parent interview, Home Language Survey and the NYSITELL.
- Customize small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Provide one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
- Integrate technology-based tools and literacy instruction to support learning and language objectives.
- Build authentic relationships and positive rapport with students and staff to promote Social and Emotional Learning.
- Engage in cultural immersion programs with students to further augment global understanding and citizenship.
- Utilize and implement literacy instruction such as Jumpstart, Teachers College Reading & Writing Program and Fundations.
SS Teacher Assistant/Global Leave Replacement
Smithtown Central School District
Smithtown, NY
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Create lessons that focus on important historical events and figures that impact modern society and are enduring issues..
- Integrate technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Assess student performance, behavior and social development and devise improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Establish and enforce clear class objectives and requirements to promote positive and consistent education for all students.
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation, curriculum implementation, Global and US History Regents preparation.
Girls Lacrosse/Field Hockey Coach
Three Village School District
Setauket, NY
09.1999 - Current
- Observe culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff
- Supervise academic progress of student-athletes and arrange tutoring for those with failing grades to ensure success on and off the field
- Undefeated during 20 seasons of competition
- Earned the Section XI Sportsmanship Award during 15 seasons of competition
Social Studies Tutor
Three Village School District
Setauket, NY
09.2015 - Current
- Proficient in online learning including Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom and virtual coursework
- Provide one-on-one home tutoring sessions in AP US History, AP Global History, Criminal Justice and Economics
- Engage students and make lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning
- Communicate with teachers to provide students with comprehensive support
- Communicate with parents and students to facilitate confidence and trust in tutoring program
Summer School Teacher
West Babylon School District
West Babylon, NY
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Create and implement developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
- Develop lesson plans and projects guided by required course topics.
- Develop and maintained strong student, parent and team relationships to maximize program effectiveness.
- Create planning and instruction for 8-week course in Global 9 and US History that would ensure successful outcomes.
TESOL Leave Replacement Teacher K-12
Middle Country Central Schools
Selden, NY
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Engage elementary students grades 1, 4 and 5 to promote interest and drive learning using varied teaching methodologies.
- Educate students 7-12 and provide lessons with a seamless transition during absence of head teacher. Responsible for all grading through Power School. Also versed in Infinite Campus.
- Create lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, listening and translation.
- Integrate technology as an instructional tool, including Smartboard and Chromebook applications. Versed in Microsoft 365, Google Classroom, Meet, Read and Write, Jamboard programs to promote student interest.
- Track class attendance and grades providing feedback for students and parents. Communicate with parents via Talking Points and language lines.
- Build and strengthen positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Administer all NYSESLAT testing and grading for students 1-6.
TESOL Leave Replacement Teacher
East Islip Central Schools
East Islip, NY
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities grades 7-9, based on differentiated learning needs and translation when necessary.
- Provide one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings and virtual learning.
- Integrate technology as instructional tool, including Smartboard and Google Classroom also evaluate and give feedback to students.
- Responsible for communication with parents on progress and assessment of student.
Substitute Teacher/ENL Tutor
Smithtown School District
Smithtown, NY
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Execute and teach all plans provided by the classroom teacher to ensure continuity of instruction
- Apply proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline
- Effectively correspond with all staff and Administration to implement classroom and school procedures
- Regularly requested to cover special assignments including bus and lunch supervision
- Regularly requested by classroom teachers and administration based on excellent past referrals
Global Studies Leave Replacement Teacher
Harborfields School District
Greenlawn, NY
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Effectively integrate technology into the classroom that engage students and enhance student performance
- Prepare unit and lesson plans following curriculum guidelines and common core standards
- Work outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions
- Differentiate instruction according to student ability and skill level by working closely with co-teacher in the Consultant Teacher Direct Model
- Foster a positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing
- Maintain and enter all student quarterly and final grades using Infinite Campus management system
- Proctor and graded the 2019 Global Studies Transitional Regents Exam
Teaching Assistant- Assistant to the Dean
Three Village School District
Setauket, NY
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Enforced both classroom and administrative policies at all times and follow all DASA Guidelines
- Communicated with parents and guardians to discuss student behavior and enforce school policies
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students while in the In School Suspension setting
Social Studies Leave Replacement Teacher
Three Village School District
Setauket, NY
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study during two separate leave replacement positions in Global History and Psychology following NYS curriculum guidelines and common core standards
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Fostered positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing
- Interacted with parents and students to maintain productive communication throughout the school year
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline
- Maintained and entered all student quarterly and final grades using Infinite Campus management system
- Proctored and graded the Global and US History Exam in 2017
Speakers Bureau Facilitator
SCOPE
Smithtown, NY
09.1999 - 08.2015
- Facilitator for student and faculty workshops K-12 including: Bullying and Sexual Harassment Prevention, Conflict Resolution, Cyber Safety, Teaching Tolerance, Anger Management, Crisis Prevention
- Developed and delivered informative lectures and lessons using research-based materials to help students and faculty grasp concepts of the intended subject matter
- Determined what information needed to be presented to large groups by interacting with building administration
- Regularly requested by various district and building administrators
Substitute /Leave Replacement Teacher
Kings Park School District
Kings Park, NY
02.1993 - 06.1997
- Leave replacement for sixth grade Social Studies and English and ninth grade Global Studies
- Formed cooperative lessons and curriculum development with colleagues to enhance student achievement
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through guided and developmental lessons
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles
Education
MA in Secondary Education -
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY12.2005
BA in Elementary Education And Secondary Social Studies Education -
Dowling College
Oakdale, NYSkills
- NYS Permanent Certification in Secondary Social Studies
- NYS Coaching Certificate
- NYS Supplementary Certification in TESOL K-12
- NYS Elementary Education 1-6 Certification
Membership and Affliations
National Council of Social Studies Educators
Three Village Historical Society
Timeline
Probationary ENL/High School Social Studies Teacher
Southampton Schools
08.2022 - Current
TESOL Teacher
NYC Department of Education
12.2021 - 08.2022
SS Teacher Assistant/Global Leave Replacement
Smithtown Central School District
09.2021 - 12.2021
Summer School Teacher
West Babylon School District
07.2021 - 08.2021
TESOL Leave Replacement Teacher K-12
Middle Country Central Schools
12.2020 - 06.2021
TESOL Leave Replacement Teacher
East Islip Central Schools
10.2020 - 12.2020
Substitute Teacher/ENL Tutor
Smithtown School District
09.2019 - 10.2020
Global Studies Leave Replacement Teacher
Harborfields School District
03.2019 - 06.2019
Social Studies Leave Replacement Teacher
Three Village School District
04.2017 - 01.2019
Social Studies Tutor
Three Village School District
09.2015 - Current
Teaching Assistant- Assistant to the Dean
Three Village School District
08.2015 - 03.2019
Girls Lacrosse/Field Hockey Coach
Three Village School District
09.1999 - Current
Speakers Bureau Facilitator
SCOPE
09.1999 - 08.2015
Substitute /Leave Replacement Teacher
Kings Park School District
02.1993 - 06.1997
MA in Secondary Education -
SUNY Stony Brook
BA in Elementary Education And Secondary Social Studies Education -
Dowling College