Jennifer M.

Stroot
Express. Explore. Experience Growth.
EDUCATION
McKendree University; Lebanon, IL
Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education; May 2014
K-9 Teaching License
License Number: 2288073; IEIN: 9472870; Expires: 6/30/2019
In progress: Masters of Arts in Education in Special Education
Anticipated Graduation: May 2018
Endorsements:
English, Social Science, Middle School,
and LBS-I Endorsement in Special Education
Specialization: Spanish
GPA: 3.9/4.0

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Abraham Lincoln Elementary; Belleville, IL
2014-2015 and 2015-2016 School Years
Grade 6 General Education Teacher (2 Years)
2015-2016: State School of Character
Taught a full inclusion 6th grade classroom using Whole Brain teaching, Daily 5, and technology base teaching approaches
Implemented a service learning project to raise school supplies for schools in Jamaica
Developed a math curriculum map based on the New Illinois Learning Standards
Utilized data driven supports to differentiation instruction in the classroom
Participated in professional development opportunities including: DBQ process, Service learning, and Differentiated instruction
PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
McKendree University Field Experience:
Silver Creek Elementary; Troy, IL
Grade 2 (12 hours) and
Summer 2014
Grades 6-8 Special Education Summer School (30 hours)
Administered Applied Behavior Analysis learning lessons

Participated in Common Core Standards professional development meeting

Douglas Elementary; Belleville, IL
Spring 2014
Grade 3 Student Teaching (16 weeks)
Developed lesson plans over the concept of sequencing based on Common Core Learning Standards
Participated in 504 planning meetings with school psychologist, teacher, and parent
Formulated and facilitated interactive learning centers based on Common Core Learning Standards
Emge Junior High School; Belleville, IL
Fall 2013
Grade 5 Full-Inclusion Classroom (48 hours)
Observed a systematic approach to co-teaching, as well as a full-inclusion classroom
Central OFallon Elementary; OFallon, IL
Spring 2012
Grade 3 (36 hours)
Implemented a celebration tribute for Dr. Seusss including a review of his books, research of
his life, and a project of one of his most famous characters
Observations:
Belle Valley South; Belleville, IL
Fall 2011
Grade 8 Math Classroom (12 hours)
Silver Creek Elementary; Troy, IL
Grade 2 (12 hours)
Golden Apple Field Experience:
Quinn Community Center; Chicago, IL (Maywood)
Summer Tutoring Program (60 hours)
Constructed a five week math curriculum
Incorporated kinesthetic learning approaches into science instruction
Harvard Elementary; Chicago, IL (Englewood)
Grade 3 (60 hours)
Experienced/observed strict behavior enforcements including a police presence

Fall 2011

Summer 2013

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Irene C. Hernandez Middle School for the Advancement in Sciences; Chicago, IL (Gage Park)
Grade 8 Bilingual Classroom (60 hours)
Participated in instruction in both Spanish and English which included both content
and language instruction
Observed and instructed a bilingual classroom with a diverse group of students
Community Volunteer Field Experience:
OFallon Township High School Transition House for Special Needs Students; OFallon, IL
Special Education Transition House Ages 18-22 (40 hours to date)
Led a group of students with disabilities on a class field-trip
Assisted students with different exceptionalities in the completion of kinesthetic
tasks such as baking and crafting
Introduced students with a disability to interactive and transitional social settings

Summer 2010

Fall 2012- 2014

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP

SIEA, Student Illinois Education Association, (President, Vice President, and Secretary) (NEA Affiliate)
Co- Coordinated a professional development conference: Fall 2012-2013
Coordinated Scholastic Book Fair: Fall 2012- 2013
Co- Coordinated a trivia night to raise funds for Lebanon Grade School Accelerated reading program: Fall 2011
McKendree Community Service Scholarship required events:
Total hours of volunteering: 402 hours
Bridge the Divide, Coordinator- Therapeutic horsemanship program for students with special needs
Hunger and Homelessness Week
Sleep-out, Empty Bowls(Fundraiser), and Canned good drive: Homelessness Awareness: Coordinator 2011-2014
Legislative Action Day for homeless legislation
Tutoring at Franklin Elementary school
Nursing home volunteer at Cedar Ridge and Lebanon Care Center Nursing Home
Walk dogs at Stray Rescue Shelter in St. Louis
Canned good drive during fall and spring: Coordinator
McKendree Student Ambassador: 2011-2014, Spanish Club, Interfaith: Exec Board, Disability Awareness Club
McKendree Gateway Peace Museum student coordinator: 200 elementary students in attendance
West Junior High Assistant Volleyball Coach: 2014 school year
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Girls on the Run Coach: 2014 school year
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
McKendree University Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award Recipient
McKendree University Campus Compacts 2014 Newman Civic Fellows Award
Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
McKendree Magazine Featured Student: Cover Story
Recipient of the Belleville Business Womens Scholarship
Deans List
Kappa Delta Pi- International Education Honors Society
Presidents List
Golden Apple Teaching Scholar
McKendree Community Service Scholar
Academic Presidential Scholar
Girl Scout GOLD Award

Spring 2014
Spring 2014
Spring 2013
Winter 2012
Fall 2011
2011- 2012, Fall 2013
Spring 2012-2014
Fall 2010 & Spring 2013
2010-2014
2010- 2014
2010- 2014
Spring 2010

RELATED EXPERIENCES
Girl Scout Silver Award Mentor: Form student: 7th Grade
Freeburg Science Fair Judge: Scientific Thought Process, Judgde 237 projects
Select Volleyball Referee
McKendree University Volleyball Team: Captain 2013-2014
Girl Scouts of America: Assistant Girl Scout Leader- Troop 541
Girls Volleyball Coach: Select SWIL Volleyball Club, Blue Steel Club

2015-present
Spring 2014
2011
2010-2014
2010-Present
2011-2012

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Camp Ondessonk: Counselor and Volunteer

2012-Present