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PRIMARY MATH TEACHER
- mrsjennifershannon@weebly.com
Professional Summary
"As I reflect back on my years of teaching, I realize that
the moments that stand out to me as most powerful and successful are those
moments when I am not the teacher but rather the facilitator of discoveries."
Seasoned teaching professional with a talent for gaining the trust and confidence of students, co-workers and guardians. Enthusiastic elementary teacher with a knack for making learning exciting and enjoyable for diverse classrooms. Seeking a full time position with a innovative school where student success and well-being are the top priorities.
Seasoned teaching professional with a talent for gaining the trust and confidence of students, co-workers and guardians. Enthusiastic elementary teacher with a knack for making learning exciting and enjoyable for diverse classrooms. Seeking a full time position with a innovative school where student success and well-being are the top priorities.
Skills
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Work History
Primary Math TeacherSeptember 2013 to Current
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Creative custom math materials, games and activities
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
- Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities.
Dance lecturerAugust 2007 to December 2013
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Taught 9-12 credits per semester. Introduction to Dance 150, Beginning Modern Dance 131 and 132, Musical Theatre 220
- Responsible for curriculum planning, assessment and lessons to meet community college accreditation standards for dance courses.
- Created a safe and harmonious environment with an emphasis on creative process and self-expression.
- Continued to study and train in dance and participate in professional development experiences
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for approximately 40 students per semester.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Director and OwnerMay 2005 to May 2011
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Design and implement combined technique and creative dance curriculum including: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap and tumbling
- Instructed students of all diverse ages, toddlers- adults
- Specializing in preschool and early elementary ages. Kids Classes:
- Non-instructional responsibilities: teacher training, choreography, organizing and promoting
performances, budget and marketing
- Instructed up to 15 students individually and in groups.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Creative Dance Specialist September 2004 to October 2013
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- 6-10 week creative dance series for Kindergarten classes
- Planned cross-curricular lessons that met state and national dance standards.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers for lesson themes
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
Dance LecturerAugust 2003 to December 2004
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Dance lecture for Creative Dance 490, a creative dance teaching methods course
- Planned and implemented creative dance lessons in accordance with state and federal dance standards.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, assessments, attendance logs.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Graduate AssistantAugust 2001 to December 2003
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Instructed beginning modern dance 131, an introduction to modern dance technique course.
- Responsible for aspects of planning and teaching the class.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 25+ students per semester.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Camp Councilor, instructorJune 1998 to August 2001
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Summer work.Lived with campers ages 7-14 I
Councilor Duties:
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing cabin games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Created a classroom living environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Taught lessons in dance, drama, art, swimming, yoga, stained glass, camping, hiking
- Create positive atmosphere to foster positive self-esteem and confidence to try new experiences.
Education
Chaminade University 2014City, State
Master of Arts: Elementary Education
Teaching Methods courses:
Master of Arts: Elementary Education
Teaching Methods courses:
- Managing School Environments
- Elementary Science Methods
- Elementary Math Methods
- Elementary Language Arts methods
- Elementary social studies methods
- Music, Art and Creative Movement
- Education Technology in Classroom
- Student Teaching Practicum
- Hawaiian Culture and Language Education
- Assessing Teaching and Learning
- Special Education: Introduction to Exceptional Children
- Multi-Cultural Education
Peace, Justice, and Education Reform
Foundational Phycology
- Child Development and Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa2003City, State
MFA: Dance
MFA: Dance
Cornish College of the Arts1998City, State
BFA: Dance
BFA: Dance
Additional Information
"Jennifer demonstrated that she is highly effective in her instructional practice. Her lessons were well-designed and organized with clear transitions and appropriate pacing throughout." -Jeffrey S. Judd, PHD, Assistant Professor, Leeward Community College
"The instructional strategies that Jennifer employs throughout the course of her teaching are effective and engaging, her students are often unaware that they are actually learning because they are having so much fun." -.Kehau Wright, India Educational Methods
"The instructional strategies that Jennifer employs throughout the course of her teaching are effective and engaging, her students are often unaware that they are actually learning because they are having so much fun." -.Kehau Wright, India Educational Methods
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School Attended
- Chaminade University
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Cornish College of the Arts
Job Titles Held:
- Primary Math Teacher
- Dance lecturer
- Director and Owner
- Creative Dance Specialist
- Dance Lecturer
- Graduate Assistant
- Camp Councilor, instructor
Degrees
- Master of Arts : Elementary Education
MFA : Dance
BFA : Dance
