Jennifer T. Walter

** ***** ******

Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

973-***-**** (cell)

admtxq@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

● Pursue a challenging, stimulating, and rewarding career in Early Education(P-3) in nearby school districts

Education:

● Currently enrolled in Modified Alternate Route P-3 Teaching Program at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

● Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ. Bachelor of Arts, English Major, Journalism & Biology Minor, 1995

Skills:

● P-3 CE, Certified Substitute Teacher, Praxis Special Education Certification, ABA Certification Instructional proficiency with Creative Curriculum, Class DoJo, SeeSaw, FlipGrid, Padlet, RazKids, ThinkCentral, Zoom, Google Meet, and various other learning platforms

● Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Clear communications, accessibility, as well as interpersonal skills

● Excellent time management and organizational skills. Constant correction and updating of timelines necessary as progress towards the goal was achieved and recorded

● Self-motivated and driven. Constantly looking for challenges, searching for efficacy to achieve goals, and better time management techniques

● Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

● Team player, but more than capable of succeeding individually

● Great judge of character and ability to access the situation

● Excellent proofreading and editorial skills

● Strong sales experience with different product type from publishing materials to pharmaceuticals

● Lengthy background in showing and breeding of Champion English Mastiffs (Bearhill Mastiffs). Built strong relationships with multiple veterinarians and technicians for both well-being to reproduction as a nature of our business/hobby

● Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Cornerstone

Employment:

Jan 2021-current. 1st Grade Teacher (Tenure Track) - Oak Street School - Basking Ridge, NJ Lead teacher for 14 in-person students.

Sept 2020-Nov 2020. 3rd Grade Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher - North End School - Cedar Grove, NJ Co-teacher for 22 students. I was the in-person Special Education teacher, while my co-teacher worked remotely. I was responsible for all in-person students daily for all subject content. I also was responsible for 7 students with IEPs. Apr 2020-June 2020. PreK Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher - North End School - Cedar Grove, NJ Lead teacher for 21 students ranging in age form 3-5 years old. Responsible for 7 children mastering PreK skills who will be entering Kindergarten Fall 2020, 7 students remaining in PreK next year, and 7 ABA students with varying Autistic conditions. Due to the Covid19 pandemic, I was responsible for virtual/distance learning for the 21 students. (As of Sept 1, 2020, I will be the 3rd Grade Maternity Leave Replacement). Jan 2017–Apr 2020. Lead Paraprofessional & Substitute Teacher - North End School - Cedar Grove, NJ Paraprofessional with Substitute Certification in an elementary school. Currently in the integrated preschool program with 21 students ranging in age from 3 to 5 years old. For the past two years I have been a one-on-one para for a 4-year-old student diagnosed with cerebral palsy using a walker for assistance. Daily responsibilities include accompanying students throughout the school day to multiple services. While in the classroom, I assist the lead teacher with the remaining students. Several students are autistic, but currently classified with early childhood learning disabilities. Prior to the past two years, I worked in a mainstream first grade classroom and then in a replacement classroom with third and fourth graders. I am currently the District Representative for Paraprofessionals, member of the Negotiation Team, and District Advisory Committee. Sept 2015 – Dec 2016. Officer Manager/Veterinary Assistant - Well Pet Animal Hospital - Cedar Grove, NJ Office Manager/Veterinary Assistant for a new and rapidly expanding small animal hospital with one veterinarian and technician. Office Manager responsibilities include but not limited to answering telephone calls, customer service, scheduling appointments, and accounts receivable and payable. Veterinary Assistant responsibilities include surgical assistance to veterinarians, daily handling of clients’ pets, running laboratory testing, and distribution of medical prescriptions. 2014. Freelancing - Jones & Bartlett Publishing

Proofreading, editing and developing questions for teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks and answer keys, being created for the training of EMS personnel. Strict deadlines assigned and achieved. 2003 – 2015. Stay-at-home Mother/Household Manager – Cedar Grove, NJ Chose to exit the workforce in 2003 after the birth of my second child. Full time caregiver, planning and scheduling coordinator, teacher, supervisor, chef, maid, and chauffeur to four very dynamic and busy children between the ages of 5 and 15 years of age. Volunteered as class mother numerous years, various FSA school supported functions such as hot lunch, ice cream lunch, book sale, plant sale, Art show, daisy/girl scout chaperone, town recreational coach, etc. Responsibilities are currently on-going. 2000 - 2003. Sales Representative, PDI, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ

● Contracted sales force for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

● Pharmaceutical sales specialist responsible for detailing several major products to all cardiologists and gastroenterologists in Essex and Passaic County

● Accountable for growth in new prescriptions written and maintenance of established on monthly basis

● Establish and maintain relations amongst physicians and office staff 1998 - 2000. Sales Specialist, Simon & Schuster, Upper Saddle River, NJ

● Internal sales specialist for international publishing firm responsible for college and professional reference titles

● Accountable for sales in all universities, colleges, technical training schools, hospitals, fire departments and police departments in eleven states; Largest territory amongst sales reps

● Collaborate extensively with clients providing in-depth assistance with product 1995 - 1998. National Accounts Coordinator, Simon & Schuster, Upper Saddle River, NJ

● Liaison between senior management, employees and clients to ensure proper lines of communication critical in addressing a myriad of problems and issues requiring immediate attention and resolve

● Manage national publishing accounts and facilitate distribution of product

● Follow through on timely and accurate month-end activities 1990 - 1995. Sales Associate & Assistant Sales Manager, Hit or Miss, Montclair and Wayne, NJ

● Local stores assistant manager responsible for the daily functioning and operations of a women’s apparel store

References: available upon request