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“…While in Mrs. Penfield’s classroom, my students gained self-confidence and self-esteem…
…Mrs. Penfield took initiative while planning and differentiated many of her materials…” Brianne Hodges Learning Support Teacher Klein Elementary School “…Mrs. Penfield is a pleasure to have on a faculty… …knew how to handle situations that might have frustrated experienced teachers… …her planning and organization skills were comparable with that of any veteran teacher I have ever worked with…” Chris Peters Sixth Grade Teacher Klein Elementary School “…Taking to heart the education and personal wellbeing of every student, Jennifer had the best interests of her students in mind when making every instructional decision… …her students raved about science because they learned the concepts in a fun, hands-on format and they understood how these ideas related to their lives…” Jennifer Rossey Fifth Grade Teacher Klein Elementary School |
Jennifer J. Penfield
[email protected] CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades K-6) Dedicated elementary teacher eager to attain full-time teaching position. Offers a proven track record of commended performance with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success. Professional Experience Montessori In The Woods, Erie, PA Elementary Guide 08/13 to 05/15 *Responsible for teaching students grades first through eighth *Created Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary Progress Reports *Reorganized classroom & materials *Differentiated lessons for each of my students throughout the course of the year Co-Director 08/14 to 05/15 *Responsible for applying for and maintaining all Private School Certification requirements *Upholding the Pennsylvania Private School Rules and Regulations *Equipment and Materials compiling and ordering *Fundraising *Reporting to the School Board Harbor Creek School District, Harborcreek, PA Substitute Teacher (K-6) 11/09 to 05/2013 Long Term Substitute, 2nd grade 08/11 to 6/12 Long Term Substitute, 1st grade 4/11 to 6/11 Long Term Substitute, 5th grade 8/10 to 1/11 11/09 to 4/10 North East School District, North East, PA Student Teacher (K) 2/09 to 5/09 * Taught Reading, Guided Reading, Writer’s Workshop, Social Studies, Math and Science, Social Studies, and Health. * Administered Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments and 4-Sight PSSA predictor exams. Created whole and small group lessons based on results of these assessments. * Designed a variety of language arts centers based on the Daily 5. * Implemented standards-based, differentiated lessons and assessments to address all students’ needs in each subject. * Administered small-group PSSA exams. * Worked collaboratively with Learning Support teacher to maintain classroom presence for at-need students while pushing in to my room. Created materials for learning support students (daily lessons & assessments) and had them reviewed and approved by Learning Support teacher. * After school tutor for third grade students with a focus on Language Arts and Mathematics. * Completed four professional teaching portfolios according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education along with 50 Act 48 hours. North East School District, North East, PA Instructional Aide: Kindergarten, Rural 2004-2006 * Provided academic support for students demonstrating both high and low exceptionalities. * Designed and discovered a variety of teaching aides (games, folder games, center type activities) in order to meet student needs. Education & Credentials Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA Certification: K-6 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Elementary Education Completion Date: May 2009 Cumulative Grade Point Average 4.0 Penn State Erie Bachelor of Science The Behrend College Psychology Graduation Date: August 2008 Major Grade Point Average 3.9 |
Curriculum Vitae
JENNIFER J. PENFIELD
[email protected]
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, communication skills, and ability to work well with people. I am a dedicated elementary teacher eager to attain full-time teaching position offering a proven track record of commended performance with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.
EDUCATION
Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA Certification: K-6
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Elementary Education
Completion Date: May 2009 Cumulative Grade Point Average 4.0
Penn State Erie Bachelor of Science
The Behrend College Psychology
Graduation Date: August 2008 Major Grade Point Average 3.9
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Montessori In The Woods School, Erie, PA 8/2013 - 5/2015
Elementary Guide. 1st through 8th grade
Co-Director/Education Director 8/2014 - 5/2015
Elementary Guide:
*Responsible for all provisions in the Private School Act and PA Code.
*Acquired PA Department of Education (DOE) approval as school Education Director.
*Supervised all DOE employees. Harbor Creek School District,Harborcreek, PA
Klein Elementary School
Long-term substitute, 5th grade 8/ 25/2010 – 1/21/2011
Rolling Ridge Elementary School
Long-term substitute, 5th grade 11/5/2009 – 4/5/2010
Long-term substitute, 1st grade 4/11/2011 - 6/8/2011
Long-term substitute, 2nd grade 8/2011 – 6/2012
*Taught Reading, Guided Reading, Writer’s Workshop, Social Studies, and Science.
*Administered Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments and 4-Sight PSSA predictor exams. Created whole and small group lessons based on results of these assessments.
*Designed a variety of language arts centers based on the Daily 5.
*Implemented standards-based, differentiated lessons and assessments to address all students’ needs in each subject.
*Administered small-group PSSA exams.
*Worked collaboratively with Learning Support teacher to maintain classroom presence for at-need students while pushing in to my room. Created materials for learning support students (daily lessons & assessments) and had them approved/reviewed by Learning Support teacher.
*After school tutor for third grade students with a focus on Language Arts and Mathematics.
* Completed four professional teaching portfolios according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education along with 50 Act 48 hours
North East School District, North East, PA 2004-2006
Instructional Aide: Kindergarten
* Provided academic support for students demonstrating exceptionalities- highs and lows.
* Designed and discovered a variety of teaching aides (games, folder games, center type activities) in order to meet student needs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
School District of the City of Erie Teacher In-service
K-12th Science Professional Development, Kindergarten Science Module Training, 2/4/2009
Harbor Creek School District Teacher In-services
Incorporating Math Language Arts and Technology (6.0 hr.), Restructuring for Caring and Effective Education (8.0 hr.), From SAS to the SaS Toolkit (6.0 hr.), Classroom Level Action Plan (1.0 hr.), Word Work (1.0 hr.), Differentiated Instruction (6.0 hr.), Renaissance Learning (3.0 hr.), Rocket Math (3.0 hr.), Research & Theory on Marzano Instructional (1.0 hr.), Special Education Legal Responsibilities (2.0 hr.), Classroom Resources and Data Analysis (4.0 hr.), Grade Level Curriculum Writing 2011 (6.0 hr.), SMART Share Working with Sound (1.0 hr.), Classroom Practices that Improve Student Achievement (1.0 hr.), Smart Share on Fountas and Pinnell (1.0 hr.)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Sigma Xi: 17th Annual Undergraduate Research & Creative Accomplishment Conference
Co-Presenter: “Disability and Stigma in a College Setting,” Oral Presentation, April 2008
Awarded Best Oral Presentation, Psychology II
36th Annual Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference
Co-Presenter: “Disability and Stigma in a College Setting,” Poster Presentation, April 2008
Penn State Behrend’s First Annual Gender Conference
Co-Presenter, “Androcentrism in the Media: The Erie Times-News and Female Representation,” Oral Presentation, April 2008
HONORS
Omicron Delta Kappa, National Honor Society Member, Inducted 2008
Psi Chi, National Psychology Honor Society Member, Inducted 2008
First Place Oral Presentation Sigma XI Conference, April 2008
COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Windows – PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook Express; SMART Board – Notebook 10, Working knowledge of the Internet, Wikipages Weebly, Digital Cameras, iTunes, ELMO
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
Freshman Senator to the Student Government, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, 1990-1991
President Commuter Council, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, 1991
Faculty Senate Representative, Student Government, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, 1990-1991
North East School District PTO, President 2003-2004
Iroquois School District Foundation, Board of Directors, January 2006 – September 2006
North East Band Boosters, Secretary, 2009-2012
Erie Junior Philharmonic Parent Organization, Vice-President, 2012-2013 season, President, 2013-2014 season, Steering Committee 2013-2014 season
REFERENCES/PORTFOLIO
See references tab. Four professional portfolios have been completed, the most current is available for your review.
[email protected]
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, communication skills, and ability to work well with people. I am a dedicated elementary teacher eager to attain full-time teaching position offering a proven track record of commended performance with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.
EDUCATION
Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA Certification: K-6
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Elementary Education
Completion Date: May 2009 Cumulative Grade Point Average 4.0
Penn State Erie Bachelor of Science
The Behrend College Psychology
Graduation Date: August 2008 Major Grade Point Average 3.9
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Montessori In The Woods School, Erie, PA 8/2013 - 5/2015
Elementary Guide. 1st through 8th grade
Co-Director/Education Director 8/2014 - 5/2015
Elementary Guide:
- Created curriculum & materials, organized and maintained the classroom, created progress reports, self-trained in Montessori Elementary 6-12.
*Responsible for all provisions in the Private School Act and PA Code.
*Acquired PA Department of Education (DOE) approval as school Education Director.
*Supervised all DOE employees. Harbor Creek School District,Harborcreek, PA
Klein Elementary School
Long-term substitute, 5th grade 8/ 25/2010 – 1/21/2011
Rolling Ridge Elementary School
Long-term substitute, 5th grade 11/5/2009 – 4/5/2010
Long-term substitute, 1st grade 4/11/2011 - 6/8/2011
Long-term substitute, 2nd grade 8/2011 – 6/2012
*Taught Reading, Guided Reading, Writer’s Workshop, Social Studies, and Science.
*Administered Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments and 4-Sight PSSA predictor exams. Created whole and small group lessons based on results of these assessments.
*Designed a variety of language arts centers based on the Daily 5.
*Implemented standards-based, differentiated lessons and assessments to address all students’ needs in each subject.
*Administered small-group PSSA exams.
*Worked collaboratively with Learning Support teacher to maintain classroom presence for at-need students while pushing in to my room. Created materials for learning support students (daily lessons & assessments) and had them approved/reviewed by Learning Support teacher.
*After school tutor for third grade students with a focus on Language Arts and Mathematics.
* Completed four professional teaching portfolios according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education along with 50 Act 48 hours
North East School District, North East, PA 2004-2006
Instructional Aide: Kindergarten
* Provided academic support for students demonstrating exceptionalities- highs and lows.
* Designed and discovered a variety of teaching aides (games, folder games, center type activities) in order to meet student needs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
School District of the City of Erie Teacher In-service
K-12th Science Professional Development, Kindergarten Science Module Training, 2/4/2009
Harbor Creek School District Teacher In-services
Incorporating Math Language Arts and Technology (6.0 hr.), Restructuring for Caring and Effective Education (8.0 hr.), From SAS to the SaS Toolkit (6.0 hr.), Classroom Level Action Plan (1.0 hr.), Word Work (1.0 hr.), Differentiated Instruction (6.0 hr.), Renaissance Learning (3.0 hr.), Rocket Math (3.0 hr.), Research & Theory on Marzano Instructional (1.0 hr.), Special Education Legal Responsibilities (2.0 hr.), Classroom Resources and Data Analysis (4.0 hr.), Grade Level Curriculum Writing 2011 (6.0 hr.), SMART Share Working with Sound (1.0 hr.), Classroom Practices that Improve Student Achievement (1.0 hr.), Smart Share on Fountas and Pinnell (1.0 hr.)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Sigma Xi: 17th Annual Undergraduate Research & Creative Accomplishment Conference
Co-Presenter: “Disability and Stigma in a College Setting,” Oral Presentation, April 2008
Awarded Best Oral Presentation, Psychology II
36th Annual Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference
Co-Presenter: “Disability and Stigma in a College Setting,” Poster Presentation, April 2008
Penn State Behrend’s First Annual Gender Conference
Co-Presenter, “Androcentrism in the Media: The Erie Times-News and Female Representation,” Oral Presentation, April 2008
HONORS
Omicron Delta Kappa, National Honor Society Member, Inducted 2008
Psi Chi, National Psychology Honor Society Member, Inducted 2008
First Place Oral Presentation Sigma XI Conference, April 2008
COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Windows – PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook Express; SMART Board – Notebook 10, Working knowledge of the Internet, Wikipages Weebly, Digital Cameras, iTunes, ELMO
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
Freshman Senator to the Student Government, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, 1990-1991
President Commuter Council, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, 1991
Faculty Senate Representative, Student Government, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, 1990-1991
North East School District PTO, President 2003-2004
Iroquois School District Foundation, Board of Directors, January 2006 – September 2006
North East Band Boosters, Secretary, 2009-2012
Erie Junior Philharmonic Parent Organization, Vice-President, 2012-2013 season, President, 2013-2014 season, Steering Committee 2013-2014 season
REFERENCES/PORTFOLIO
See references tab. Four professional portfolios have been completed, the most current is available for your review.
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