Early Childhood Education, Teacher
Resume:
Jennifer Lynn Powell
Lisbon, Ohio 44432
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Objective
To acquire a full-time position in the education field utilizing my experiences to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curricula in order to expand the horizons of students’ educational experience.
Education 2001-2006 Kent State University Salem Campus Salem, OH
Bachelor of Science in Education major of Early Childhood Education with Kindergarten – Third Grade Reading Certification
§ Graduated May 12, 2006 cum laude, completing 72 course hours with a 3.591 grade point average.
Associate of Applied Science major of Early Childhood Education Technology
§ Graduated December 16, 2003 with distinction, completing 79.65 course hours with a 3.563 grade point average.
1989-1990, 1991-1993 South Range Local High School North Lima, OH
Diploma
§ Graduated June 13, 1993 with a 2.5 grade point average.
1991-1993 Mahoning County Joint Vocational School Canfield, OH
Data Processing Certification
§ Graduated June 12, 1993, completing 1376 hours with a 2.5 grade point average.
Experience
August 2006 – June 2008 Stambaugh Academy Youngstown, OH
First Grade Teacher
§ Plan, implement & assess Open Court Reading, Saxon Math, Moral Focus and integrated Social Studies and Science lessons.
§ Provided differentiated instruction utilizing leveled workbooks, workshop activities, after school tutoring, independent study, and individual teacher-student conferences.
§ Integrated the use of instructional websites, PowerPoint presentations, web quests, streaming video and audio to increase student knowledge of concepts and meet needs of diverse learners.
§ Used the Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills to write evaluation team report distinguishing the student’s abilities.
§ Worked with the Intervention Assistance Team and Para-Professionals to enable each child to succeed in my classroom.
§ Applied interventions to optimize students’ learning experiences (wiggle cushions, fidgets, behavior plans, individualized behavior goals, token economy, positive reinforcement, Octicon FM unit, wheel chair, study carols, Thera-Bands).
§ Increased student STAR Early Literacy, NWEA , and Map test scores analyzing assessment data and creating learning groups and structuring lessons based on need.
August- May 2006 Kent State University Salem Campus Salem, OH
Early Career Teaching Scholars-Student Associate
§ Proofread and provide feedback on the professor’s syllabi.
§ Observe the professor teach individual classes and provide assessment, evaluation, and recommendations on teaching performance.
§ Meet with the professor to provide input and suggestions to improve student-teacher relations towards creating a community of learners.
§ Supply positive encouragement along with a fresh and honest perspective of student needs from a professor in this field.
January –May 2006 Southern Local Elementary School Salineville, OH
Student Teaching
§ All day experience in a first grade classroom of planning, implementing, and assessing curriculum.
§ Providing math and reading remediation in a one-on-one setting.
§ Making available my technical support.
§ Participating in distance learning and video conferencing.
August-December 2005 Garfield Elementary School Wellsville, OH
Field Experience
§ 203 hours in first grade classroom, in-service trainings, and parent teacher conferences.
§ Increased experience by preparing and teaching of lessons covering all content areas with concentration in elementary literacy development, assessment.
§ Worked one-on-one with ESL student and networked community services and resources to assist student, family, and school communications.
January-May 2003 Columbiana County Educational Services Preschool Lisbon, OH
Student Teacher
§ 454 hours in the classroom working with 15 children who have special needs and dealt with children with problem behaviors.
August 2003 West Point Elementary School West Point, OH
OhioReads Summer Reading Program Teacher
§ Received 4 hours of training including: Classworks Programs and the Guided Reading Approach and 40 hours in the classroom.
§ Taught seven kindergarten children preparing to enter first grade and needed reading remediation.
§ Prepared and put into practice 2 weeks of lesson plans.
2000-2003 McKinley Elementary School Lisbon, OH
OhioReads Volunteer
§ Utilized the Helping One Child to Succeed (HOST) reading program and received one day of training per year.
§ Tutored 3rd and 4th graders
Certifications
July 9, 2008 State of Ohio Department of Education Columbus, OH
§ Five Year Professional License Early Childhood (P-3)
§ Reading endorsement
February, 15, 2008 Peek Enterprise Corporate Training Youngstown, OH
§ Teacher’s Guide to Teamwork Success Workshop
November 12-13, 2007 Fall Learning Institute Grand Rapids, MI
§ Examining Student Work
§ 20 Strategies that Engage the Brain 1 SBECEU
August 28, 2007 Using the Vindicator to Support Classroom Learning Youngstown, OH
§ Engaging and supporting students in all learning 2.5 SBECEUs
August 15-17, 2007 National Heritage Academies Grand Rapids, MI
§ SB-20062075-1 New Teacher Orientation 2 SBECEUs
February 20, 2007 Educational Resource Services Cleveland, OH
§ SBA-20050076 Managing Disruptive Classroom Behavior .6 CEUs
February 25, 2006 American Red Cross, North Columbiana County Chapter Salem, OH
§ 3 hour Communicable Disease for Childcare Providers
September 14, 2005 Columbiana County Health Department Lisbon, OH
§ Mantoux Tuberculin Test Negative
August 19, 2005 Columbiana County Education Services Center Lisbon, OH
§ 6 hour Child Abuse Prevention
August 4, 2005 Mahoning County Board of Health Berlin Center, OH
§ Heartsaver First Aid and Adult CPR & AED, Child CPR & AED, and Infant CPR & Environmental
§ Healthcare Provider CPR & AED
July 13, 2004 State of Ohio Department of Education Columbus, OH
§ Five Year License Pre-Kindergarten Associate
Honors
▪ Amazing Teacher Certificate of Appreciation, Stambaugh Charter Academy May 5, 2008
▪ Dean’s List Kent State University Fall 2001–Spring 2006
▪ The National Dean’s List Honoring Outstanding College Students 2001-2004
▪ Who’s Who among Students in American Junior Colleges 2002, 2004
▪ Certificate of Excellence- McKinley Elementary School, HOST Program 2001
▪ Hosts Appreciation Award- McKinley Elementary School, HOST Program 2000
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