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Elementary Education Professional with EC-4 Certification

Location:
Garland, TX
Posted:
March 17, 2026

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Jennifer Rittman

EC-* Standard Certified Teacher

Lewisville, TX

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972-***-****

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



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