Jenna K.
Private tutor in New Haven, CT
Education
M.A.T. Secondary Education: English Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT B.A. English Literature, Political Science (Double Major) Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT London School of Economics, London UK (Semester Abroad)
Experience
Professional Experience English Teacher Norwalk High School, Norwalk, CT Created and delivered engaging, student centered, UBD lessons aligned to the CCSS, at all high school grade levels. Delivered lessons that taught skills such as, reading and interpreting fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, the writing process, and correct implementation of the standard conventions of the English language, among others. Employed a variety of classroom management techniques, resulting in a safe and highly rigorous learning environment for every student Collaborated with grade level colleagues to analyze and interpreting data to ensure student success Participated in the NEASC reaccreditation process. Gathering and interperting evidence related to the overall achievement of the school’s library-media center. December 2013- Present English Teacher Danbury High School, Danbury, CT Created engaging, rigorous, student centered lessons, using UBD to unpack the CCSS for 10thand 12th grade students, in World and European Literature Differentiated instruction to reach a vast range of student academic abilities Collaborated on curriculum, syllabi, and exam development activities on a monthly basis Utilized literature circle and core text models to instruct students in the art of analyzing and responding to fiction, incorporating prep for standardized assessment where applicable. August 2012- June 2013 Student Teacher/Intern Dolan Middle School – Stamford, CT Assisted Administration with a myriad of tasks on an as needed basis observed and worked under master teachers to gain a better understanding of the teaching profession. The first student teacher in DMS history to be given an “AVID” award by students at the end of the year ceremony. August 2011- August 2012 Additional Expertise SAT/ACT Tutor Private Families, Various Locations Worked with students in a small group setting in order to help them improve performance on the SAT I exam. Identified individual student strengths and weaknesses, and developed individual study plans to help ensure sucess on exam day. January 2010- Present Academic/SAT Tutor Private Family, Wallingford, CT Provided one-on instruction in Math and English/Language Arts to improve general school performance. Responsibilities included homework help, “review” lessons of classroom material, and preparation for CAPT, CMT, SAT and ACT. Students’ grades improved during the first year from low C’s and D’s, to A’s, which have been maintained with weekly sessions ever since. January 2011- August 2015
Availability
Tuesday after 4PM, Wednesday after 4PM, Thursday after 4PM, Saturday at any time, Sunday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Windows XP, Vista, and 7 OS • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel •ActiveInspire • SMART software • Android tablet OS • Apple/Mac OS• Inspiration 9 and Kidspiration 3 • Exam View Pro • Prezi • Google Classroom
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