Jennifer Geihm

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2440 Tracy Lane Aurora, Illinois 630.564.1221 jgeihm@gmail.com

Teaching Experience

4th Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher Kaneland School District October 2012-Present Kaneland McDole Elementary School- Montgomery, IL Creating and implementing lessons for students following the Common Core State Standards Implementing theories of Lee Jenkins; motivating students to reach all time bests by learning and retaining states/capitals and 4th grade high frequency words; weekly randomized quizzes and student centered graphing Attending institute days, professional development, and district SIP days including presentations by Lee Jenkins and Paula Kluth, McDole Technology Playdate, McDole Book Club, and district training on EnoBoard/Easiteach technologies Representing grade level on School Improvement Plan team; analyzing writing data quarterly to modify instruction based on areas of opportunity and strengths Technology in the Classroom Differentiating math instruction using Eno board and MyMath Interactive tools Increasing student learning through iPad technology: conducting research (Google), showcasing learning (QR Codes/Croak.It), reading (iBooks), writing (Kidblog), word work (ShowMe), and math Differentiating writing instruction by managing classroom blog Organizing writers workshop and daily work using Easiteach documents on Eno Board Paraprofessional Long Term Substitute East Aurora School District September 2012-October 2012 Allen Elementary School- Aurora, IL Assisted special education coordinator with setup of iPads; downloaded educational apps according to needs of program; synced and created master list of apps including suggested use Reinforced math instruction to small groups in 3rd and 5th grade ELL classrooms Delivered math, science, and social studies curriculum one-on-one or in small groups to 5 students with IEPs in 3rd grade classroom Paraprofessional Batavia School District August 2011-June 2012 Grace McWayne Elementary School- Batavia, Illinois Planned and implemented intervention group of six kindergarteners for thirty minutes daily following Handwriting Without Tears curriculum; expanded activities based on student need and interest; bi-weekly progress monitoring Provided academic and emotional support to encourage development of child with ADD/Aspergers Syndrome; engaged student in sensory breaks at least once daily Provided one-on-one support to students during MAP and ISAT Testing Collaborated with Special Education Team and occupational therapist to set goals and execute interventions; met with team bi-weekly to adjust goals based on data and observations Recorded Mastering Math Facts progress daily for second grade students; adjusted individual goals as needed to properly challenge students Substitute Teacher Batavia School District /East Aurora School District September 2011-Present Teach math intervention using combination of Saxon Math and Everyday Math curriculum in absence of special education teacher Provide academic support, deep sensory support, and interaction via communication device for nonverbal student with autism in the absence of special education teacher Exhibit flexibility and efficiency in preparing and delivering lessons using Foss Science, Saxon Math, Everyday Math, Journeys, Being a Writer, and Social Studies Alive! Curriculums

Student Teacher Batavia School District January 2010-May 2010 Grace McWayne Elementary School- Batavia, Illinois Developed personal teaching approach; student directed learning, differentiation, authentic assessment, positive reinforcement, integration of technology, and real world application of material are focal points of my educational philosophy Designed and implemented classroom management tool encouraging positive reinforcement Created and executed educational games using Microsoft PowerPoint to engage students in chapter review of Everyday Math lessons Assisted cooperating teacher in quarterly grading via Powerschool Participated in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports system launch meetings Contributed to RTI/Problem Solving/IEP meetings to create and adjust interventions and accommodations for student with Attention Deficit Disorder

Technology

Experience in designing and implementing lessons utilizing Eno Board, Easiteach, MimioTeach, MimioView, and MimioVote technologies Manage classroom website: http://missgeihm.weebly.com Manage classroom blog: http://www.kidblog.org/missgeihmsclass Proficient in presentation and organization of data in Microsoft Excel Proficient in creation of educational projects, presentations, and communication tools using Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Studies May 2008 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois Emphasis: Family & Individual Development Minor: Psychology Conversational in Spanish Master of Arts in Teaching with Certification May 2010 Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois Emphasis: Elementary Education Type 03 Initial Certification K-9

Work Experience

Server Houlihans June 2007-Present Naperville, Illinois / Geneva, Illinois Certified trainer entrusted to educate and mentor new employees on menu and protocol Multitask and communicate with team-members Tailor service to guests individual needs Swimming Program Coordinator Jeff Ellis Management 2005-2011 Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center, Montgomery, Illinois Seasonal Administered training/licensing classes to educate new swimming instructors Independently led operations of swimming lesson program that hosted over one hundred students daily Managed staff of thirteen swimming instructors Maintained organized workspace and passed monthly audits by keeping documentation of staff licensing Increased productivity and performance of staff by implementing positive reinforcement tools Approved daily opening of swimming facility by adhering to strict safety protocol