Jennifer E.

Hailey
2427 N. Perry  Wichita, KS 67204  316-993-8846  jehailey@wichita.edu

CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades K-6)

Dedicated elementary teacher eager to resume full-time teaching career (currently a third
grade teacher for urban school district). Offer a proven track record of commended
performance teaching third grade curriculum, with a passion for learning and an unwavering
commitment to meeting the needs of individual students.

K. Stybr Core Competencies

Principal  Creative Lesson Planning  Standardized Testing / Scoring

College Hill Elementary
School, Wichita, KS
 Research-based Strategies  Learner Assessment/Progress
 Instructional Best Practices Monitoring
 Classroom Management & Positive  Cooperative Learning
Discipline  Special Needs Students
/Accommodations

Experience
Wichita Public School District, Wichita, KS
Classroom Teacher (3rd), 8/08 to Present
Substitute Teacher (PreK-5), 1/07 to 5/08
Dr. Kim McDowell Student Teacher (Intern), 8/07 to 12/07
Wichita State University, Hired as a full-time teacher following student teaching practicum, and long term substitute
Wichita, KS position at base elementary school. During internship proceeded to instruct all academic
subject areas to 2nd grade classrooms of up to 28 students.
Key Contributions:
n Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans
and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., language arts,
mathematics, science, social studies and history).
n Developed innovative approaches that were repeatedly held up as the model
standard for meeting district goals in areas including technology integration across the
curriculum, experiential learning, literacy and diversity.
n Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and
special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
n Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by
replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. As a result, selected to
Dr. Gwendolyn Mukes lead district-wide in-service on classroom management.
Wichita State University, n Actively served on a variety of school committees and task forces focused on curriculum
Wichita, KS development, textbook review, fundraising and anti-bullying efforts.
n Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school
administrators/staff.
Paraprofessional, 8/99 to 5/03
Served as a paraprofessional for the USD #244 school district in Burlington, Kansas. Assisted
students with special needs, Pre-K through 6th grade. Developed lesson adaptations for
reading and math. Implemented occupational, and physical therapy as mandated by student
IEP benchmarks.

Education & Credentials

Wichita State University — Wichita, Kansas
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, May 2011
BA in Elementary Education, December 2007
Kansas Teacher Certification (Grades K-6), 2008 (renewed in 2009)