Grade Teacher First

Jennifer Ann Kern

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Ph: 838-***-****

Professional Summary

I am a former kindergarten and first grade teacher, and I am passionate about learning new things. I loved working with children and I enjoyed the challenge of keeping my lessons pertinent, fresh, and engaging. I am organized, reliable, and always willing to help. I look forward to putting my understanding and job experience into practice in a new work environment.

Achievements:

Nominated for 2021’s “Best of the Best” & was voted “Favorite Teacher” by the Leavenworth Times Newspaper

Skills

●Able to impart lessons efficiently & effectively

●Demonstrate understanding of AimswebPlus assessment program

●Proven record of raising students’ scores to meet or exceed national standards

●Dependable & organized

●Planning & implementing curriculum

●Ability to diversify lessons to meet the needs of every student

●Patient, caring, driven, & motivated

●Eager to learn & committed to self improvement

●Always searching for new ways to help & challenge students

Experience

First Grade Teacher Aug. 2016- May 2021

Kindergarten Teacher Aug. 2015- May 2016

Title 1 Teacher Aug. 2013-2015

Substitute Teacher Aug. 2012- May 2013

Easton Unified School District No. 449 Easton, KS

●Administered standardized ability & achievement tests, using the AimswebPlus program, & interpreted results to determine children’s developmental levels & needs.

●Prepared, administered, & graded tests & assignments to evaluate children’s progress.

●Instructed students individually & in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs & interests.

●Planned & conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, & work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, & investigate.

●Maintained accurate & complete student records, & prepared reports on children & activities, as required by laws, district policies, & administrative regulations.

●Collaborated with other teachers & administrators in the development, evaluation, & revision of group lessons, & individual lessons.

●Prepared & implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

●Conferred with parents/ guardians, other teachers, counselors, & administrators to resolve students’ behavioral & academic problems.

●Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, & projects, & communicated those objectives to children.

●Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, & discussed them with supervisors, parents, & child development specialists.

Domestic Sales Representative Sep 1999-Apr 2005

TVH Parts Olathe, KS

●Managed over 500 accounts in US & Canada.

●Responsible for knowing every client’s position, title, & job duties

●Handled all incoming calls, & processed phone & fax orders

●Assisted customers with questions, claims & returns

●Attended all meetings with existing clients, & future clients, to build solid customer relations, & secure new accounts

●Created, maintained, & entered information into databases

●Used computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education K-8 Jan 2000

Kansas State University Manhattan, KS

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