JENNIFER LINNELL
GRAND RAPIDS
Summary
Dynamic Secondary English Teacher with a proven track record at ISD 318, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Recognized for fostering critical thinking through engaging group projects and competitive debate coaching, while maintaining strong relationships with students and parents to enhance academic success. Committed to continuous professional development and instructional innovation.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
ISD 318
09.1994 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through proactive strategies such as setting clear expectations and consequences for misconduct while also reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Organized extracurricular activities such competitive speech and debate to further engage students in the subject matter outside of regular class time.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, providing tailored support for individual student needs and objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering critical thinking and connections between subjects.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through newsletters, conferences, and Campus Messenger to keep them informed of their child's progress.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in committee work and collaborating with other departments on school-wide initiatives as part of Building Leadership Team.
- Developed strong rapport with students by taking an interest in their lives beyond the classroom, supporting them academically and emotionally.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers and student teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly, resulting in improved performance.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing consistent routines and clear expectations, promoting mutual respect among students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Education
Masters in Education - Education
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
Moorhead State University
Moorhead, MN08-1994
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN05-1992
Skills
- Grammar instruction
- Writing instruction
- Instructional technology
- Vocabulary development
- Debate coaching
- Group work facilitation
- Essay grading
- Differentiated instruction
- Standardized testing
- Editing and proofreading
- Classroom management
- Public speaking
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
ISD 318
09.1994 - Current
Masters in Education - Education
College of Saint Scholastica
Bachelor of Science - Education
Moorhead State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Itasca Community College