JENNIFER TROOIEN
Saint Paul
Summary
Multilingual educator of 14 years with a passionate commitment to teachers and students in Minnesota
Professional Teacher Leader with 14 years of multilingual teaching experience. Expert in district curriculum design, peer mentorship, and a facility with Microsoft Office and other tools. Known for dedication to both students and teachers throughout Minnesota.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Latino Consent Decree & MLL Lead Teacher
Four Seasons Elementary
01.2023 - Current
- Established positive relationships and communicated with parents regularly to boost family involvement and enhance student engagement.
- Guided student teachers and educational assistants
- Served as a member of the school's leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
- Launched Spanish-speaking affinity groups for 1st–5th graders to promote language development and cultural understanding
- Coordinated and managed delivery of ACCESS testing
- Developed and implemented co-taught and sheltered language acquisition lessons for students in grades 4 and 5
ELD Teacher, Team Lead & ELM Coach
Echo Park Elementary
01.2017 - 07.2023
- Mentored colleagues in ELD coaching program through Hamline University
- Procured Spanish-speaking mental health resources for unhoused families and students needing therapy and other social services
- Developed and delivered professional development regarding literacy best practices for elementary language learners
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning, especially during the pandemic years in 2020 and 2021
ELL Teacher, Curriculum Writer & Coach
Centennial Elementary
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Developed units of study for summer school and after-school programs using a UbD framework
- Led in-person product trainings
- Collaborated with content developers, authors, and other stakeholders to create new district instructional units
- Procured new curricular resources for after-school and summer programs
- Taught and delivered ELD instruction for grades 2 through 5
ELL Teacher
New Millennium Academy
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Supported student growth in English language acquisition through targeted instruction and assessments.
- Designed and implemented 2nd grade ELD lessons
- Collaborated with fellow educators to create a cohesive curriculum that addressed the unique needs of ELL students
- Developed 2nd grade scope and sequences with horizontal and vertical alignment
Literacy Specialist & EFL Teacher
International Community School
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Implemented research-based pedagogical approaches to support literacy development of multilingual students, using the Lindamood-Bell curriculum.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of literacy programs through ongoing data analysis, making adjustments as needed to maximize results.
- Provided individualized in-class support to students with ASD and Down's Syndrome
- Delivered EFL lessons to international students
ESL Teacher & ESL Educational Associate
Valley View Middle School
01.2009 - 07.2011
- Taught multi-age and multi-level summer school program
- Modified and adapted instructional materials based on learners' needs
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
Education
Master's of Education - ESL Education
University of St. Thomas
12.2014
Spanish Linguistics
University of Minnesota
12.2008
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Experienced in peer coaching and mentoring
- Educational program development
- Literacy instruction
- English Language Development
- Skilled in utilizing Adobe design tools, Google Suite, Apple iWork suite, MacOS, navigation, Microsoft Office tools
- Certified in CAREIALL, Comprehensive Intervention Model, UMN PRESS, Lindamood-Bell, and CELTA
Certification
- ELM Coach
- CELTA
- CIM Interventionist
- LinkedIn: Advancing Curriculum Design Skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Latino Consent Decree & MLL Lead Teacher
Four Seasons Elementary
01.2023 - Current
ELD Teacher, Team Lead & ELM Coach
Echo Park Elementary
01.2017 - 07.2023
ELL Teacher, Curriculum Writer & Coach
Centennial Elementary
01.2014 - 07.2018
ELL Teacher
New Millennium Academy
01.2013 - 07.2014
Literacy Specialist & EFL Teacher
International Community School
01.2011 - 07.2013
ESL Teacher & ESL Educational Associate
Valley View Middle School
01.2009 - 07.2011
Spanish Linguistics
University of Minnesota
Master's of Education - ESL Education
University of St. Thomas
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