Elementary Education Administrative Assistant

JENNIFER TRESSLER

**** * ********** ******, **********, OK 74074 580-***-**** ***************@*****.***

I have been a schoolteacher for over ten years and have loved every minute of it. My degrees are in TESL and elementary education (K-8) with endorsements in early child development and French. I have superb skills in classroom management, curriculum development, collaboration, and communication. I believe in using active learning with an emphasis on critical thinking skills. I am very organized and patient. In my free time, I am an active runner, backpacker, hiker, skier, and nature enthusiast.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2012 Master of Education/TESL/Adult Learning, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

1994 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Endorsement in French, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COYLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COYLE, OK - PRE K TEACHER

August 2024-May 2025

Taught basic academic skills to pre-school students using an effective curriculum that focused on active learning

Used activities and events to promote social and emotional development, language and literacy, cognition, and physical development

WEENGLISH ONLINE ENGLISH INSTRUCTION

December 2020 – August 2024

Taught the English language to students aged 5-18 in China

Focused on reading, writing, speaking, and listening

Used high quality curriculum such as McGraw Hill Wonders Series, National Geographic, Magic School Bus, among others

Created interesting and innovative lessons

Adapted my teaching methods to cater to the different learning styles

STILLWATER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA – INSTRUCTOR/DIRECTOR OF ADULT EDUCATION

August 2006 – November 2020

●Managed Adult Basic Education - a government funded educational program (GED, HiSet, ESL) that served students from 3 counties.

●Wrote state and federal grants to fund the program.

●Used Literacy Pro – LACES to enter all data to measure progress in attendance, post-testing, and diploma completion.

●Hired, trained, and oversaw 10 staff members which included part-time teachers and an administrative assistant/translator.

●Worked collectively with literacy councils, Work Force/WIOWA, and other non-profit organizations to identify resources that would benefit each organization individually and mutually.

●Oversaw the financial responsibility of all budgeting for Federal and State funds of approximately $140K annually including detailing expenses and the number of students that receive services.

●Worked closely with staff to assist close to 300 students annually. This included conducting performance evaluations and addressing concerns as they arise.

●GED: Led student centered classes with projects and collaboration to ensure a quality education for disadvantaged individuals. Achieved goals for high percentage of graduates followed by post education and a better career.

●ESL: Led student centered classes with projects and collaboration in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to the English language to adult students from all around the world.

●Entered student data in the National Reporting Service (LACES Literacy Pro)

Selected Contributions:

●Started 4 new satellite HSE (High School Equivalency) programs in surrounding areas

●Achieved top performance rating on students passing the HSE based on results from across the state of Oklahoma. This was achieved by hiring quality instructors, recruiting students through non-profit agencies coupled with advertising, and retaining students by providing a great, productive environment, quality instruction, and correspondence.

●Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals and agencies to meet the overall objectives of the organization.

COYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL, COYLE, OK – 5th GRADE MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER & HEAD START TEACHER

September 2007 – May 2008 (Math & Science Teacher)

Taught Math & Science to 5th grade students using many different hands-on lessons and student focused activities.

September 2006 – May 2007 (Head Start Teacher)

Taught basic academic skills to pre-school students using an effective curriculum that focused on active learning

Used activities and events to promote social and emotional development, language and literacy, cognition, and physical development

SAN LUIS OBISPO COMMUNITY SCHOOL, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

January 2003 - 2005

Taught all of the core subjects to students ranging in ages from 13-18. Motivate students to gain leadership skills and to achieve goals beyond their previous levels. Encourage them to demonstrate responsible behaviors in a wide variety of settings.

MONUMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MONUMENT, OR – K-1 TEACHER

August 1998 – June 2001

Taught and supplemented hands-on activities in all subject areas. Developed an individualized reading program to fit the needs of each student.

KING MOUNTAIN RANCH RESORT, GRANBY, CO CAMP COUNSELOR

October 1995 – September 1996

Taught survival skills to children ages 5 – 12 such as identifying animal tracks and scat, setting up tents and campsites, locating water sources, filtering and cleaning water, identifying certain plants and trees, and much more. We worked on team building skills, independent skills, meditating, and appreciation of nature. For fun activities, we had peddle boats, swimming, rides on snowcat, game room fun, movies, bowling, and cross country skiing.

FRONTIER PUBLIC SCHOOL, RED ROCK, OK – FRENCH TEACHER PRE-K through 12th GRADE

August 1994 – June 1995

Taught and supplemented units in the French language applicable to the grade level.

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