Jennifer Rittman
EC-* Standard Certified Teacher
Lewisville, TX
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Enthusiastic, Certified Elementary Teacher with a background in improving student performance. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators alike to teach and motivate students.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Private Pre-K Teacher
Kid's R' Kid's of West Allen
July 2015 to May 2016
• Supervised an average of 22 students from ages 7months to Kindergaten
• Organized and maintained classroom supplies and student records
• Closed classroom; cleaned and sanitized toys, tables and work areas
• Organized and maintained center activities each week: including gathering needed materials and posting activities
Substitute Teacher
Leonard Independent School District- Elementary
September 2013 to July 2015
Intermediate, and Middle School Campus
• Enforced the school's student discipline code to manage problem situations
• Worked with other teachers and administrators
• Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities; including meal count sheets and attendance
• Supervised an average of 25 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and on field trips
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet student's varying needs and interests
• Instructed up to 25 students in a day, individually and in groups
• Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times Teacher
First Grade - Richardson, TX
August 2006 to August 2008
• Instructed up to 23 students individually and in groups
• Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and interests
• Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss student's progress
• Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the internet
• Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state, and federal guidelines
• Maintained accurate and complete records for 23 students
• Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
• Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field
• Assessed student's reading levels utilizing DIEBELS, Next and Leveled Reading Passages
• Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner Education
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas - Richardson, TX
2003
Certifications/Licenses
CPR
August 2015
First Aid and CPR
August 2015
EC-4 Standard Teaching Certification
Additional Information
Skills
CPR Certified
First Aide Certification
Tadpoles experience
Training in Teaching Strategies Gold
Texas Teaching Certificate with Elementary endorsements DIEBELS knowledge and experience
Kind and empathetic educator
Positive and encouraging
Purposeful lesson planning
DRA familiarity and experience
Self-motivated
Standardized testing scoring
Creative lesson planning