Jennifer Thelen Email and Phone Number

- Acted as a middle school advisor to support students’ well-being and personal growth- Served on Grading Task Force to look at equitable grading practices within school site- Created and implemented annual math placement tests for grades 5 through 8- Researched, designed calendar, and piloted new math program for middle school math students- Taught regular classes in 6th grade, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1. - Conducted weekly math labs to support at risk students- Co-led Girl Boss Guild- Co-led Student CouncilSkills: Curriculum Development · Classroom Management · Technology Integration · Education · Mathematics Education

- Effectively created, taught and evaluated all aspects of a self-contained, loop classroom- Met the needs of all learners, specifically gifted/talented and special needs students through individualized instruction and differentiation-Developed authentic learning experiences involving a variety of strategies and experiences: cooperative learning, guided inquiry, discovery, direct instruction, field experiences and hands-on projects-Ensured student progress through feedback on written assessments, clear rubrics, and one-on-one instruction- Successfully managed a safe, secure environment through clear procedures and community building, resulting in engaged, participatory, and on-task learners -Clearly communicated expectations with students, parents, and colleagues via email, a weekly newsletter, and parent-student-teacher conferences -Committed to bringing the classroom into the community through community service projects, as well as bringing the community into the classroom- Active union negotiatorSkills: Curriculum Development • Classroom management • Community service • Variety of learning strategies • Leadership