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Henrico, VA 23228
Jess V. Pennington
Dedicated and enthusiastic licensed professional, with 20 years of experience in retail, customer service, business ownership/management, and education, seeking a summer to long-term administrative position where transferable skills may be applied, including, but not limited to large and small group management, leadership, communication, problem- solving, and organizational and multitasking abilities. EXPERIENCE
Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico, VA — Fifth Grade Teacher August 2023 to Present
● creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
● supporting student growth across academic subjects
● managing small and large groups of children and/or adults
● preparing students for the transition to middle school
● developing and implementing engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards, particularly in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
● fostering a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and respectful collaboration
Guilford county schools - Colfax, NC - Third Grade Teacher August 2022 to June 2023
● designing and implementing engaging, standards-aligned lessons in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
● creating a structured, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that supports academic and social-emotional growth
● foster students’ independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Winston-Salem/Forsyth county schools - Winston-Salem, NC - Fourth Grade Teacher
August 2021 to June 2022
● Worked with a professional mentor to learn classroom management skills, managing a class of 29.
● Planned, taught, and assessed students according to NC Dept. of Education regulations. EDUCATION
University of North Carolina — B.S. in Elementary Education, minor in Sociology August 2018 to May 2021, Greensboro, NC
Professional References are available upon request.