JENNIFER M.

WHITE
5052 Falling Water Road Nolensville, TN 37135
(901) 219-0821 jaywhite2211@gmail.com

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

Elementary School Teacher with a proven record of experience educating and nurturing young learners, creating engaging
and compliant lesson plans, developing a culture of continuous learning, and maintaining a commitment to students'
academic success. Focus on motivating and engaging students by using creativity to present information in an interesting
manner and promoting participation in classroom activities. Demonstrate effectiveness through strong assessment scores.
Understand emerging standards, resources, and strategies in the field of education. Continually strive for personal and
professional growth through continuing education and playing leadership roles in educational and community
activities/programs. Additional strengths include:

Creating educational and extra-curricular programs

Understanding curriculum/instructional/assessment alignment
Analyzing student data and modifying instruction accordingly

Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Week

Integrating new technologies in classroom
Establishing a positive learning environment

EDUCATION & LICENSES

K-8 Teacher Licensure - CRICHTON COLLEGE, Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Science, Marketing - ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Normal, AL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Germantown, TN
08/2004 05/2014
Kindergarten Teacher
Motivate and engage students in the learning process through innovative tools and activities that enhance learning.
Create engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
Utilize the Istation educational system to enhance student assessment, instruction, and reporting capabilities.
Execute differentiated instruction and assessment to impact students with various learning styles.
Work with teachers and administrators to develop strategies for instructional improvement and to integrate researchbased strategies that yield high academic growth.
Provide instructional support and coaching to faculty and staff and plan/lead staff development workshops.
Interact with parents regularly through email, newsletters and conferences to discuss academic progress and
behaviors.
Hold multiple leadership roles and participate in extracurricular activities, including serving as a sponsor for the
following clubs: Art Club (2012-2014), Running Club (Creator and Sponsor, 2009-2012), Cheerleading Sponsor
(2006-2009), and Jump Rope Sponsor (2004-2006).
Achievements & Awards:
Serve as a key Kindergarten Team leader and event planner, including organizing and overseeing Kindergarten
Staggered Week, field trips, and End of the Year Program for teachers and students.
Developed summer camp (including curriculum) for incoming Kindergarten students.
Achieved consistent gains in Istation reading scores for students.
Achieved score of significantly above expectations (Level 5 Teacher) on 2013-2014 evaluation.
Recognized as the Riverdale Terrific Teacher of the Week in April 2009 and October 2010.
Named 2004-2005 Shelby County Education Association New Teacher of the Year.
Won Science Fair (1st Place Kindergarten, 3rd Place School Wide).
Leadership Roles:
Presenter, Faculty Meeting, Higher Order Thinking Skills (Spring 2014)
Presenter, Shelby County Schools In-service, Poetry in the Kindergarten Classroom (Spring 2009)
Presenter, Kindergarten Orientation Night (2005-2014)
Grade Level Chair (2006-2008; 2010-2011)
Member, School Improvement Plan Development Committee (2008)
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher from The University of Memphis (Spring 2012)
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher from Crichton College (Spring 2010)

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Additional Teaching Experience:
Kindergarten Teacher Breath of Life Christian Academy, Memphis, TN, 08/2002 05/2004
Teacher Assistant Chimneyrock Elementary School, Cordova, TN, 09/2000-08/2002

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Integration of Kindergarten Common Core Standards

Teaching Mathematics to Increase Achievement
iPods in the classroom Training and Lesson Development
What To Do? Small Groups? Literacy Stations?
Tier Three Reading Model
PowerSchool Software Training

Interactive White Board Training

Disruptive Behavior Training
Istation Software Training
Creating Behavior Plans
Learning Math Can Be Fun
Tools for Managing Behaviors

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Tennessee Education Association

Shelby County Education Association