Jennifer Palmer Email & Phone Number

Grandview Heights, Ohio

Accomplished rating on Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES), taught 2nd-4th grades• Methodology includes: integrated, project-based, immersive learning experiences; Socratic questioning; inquiry-based learning; gradual release of responsibility•Created and led a lunchtime technology club, led a “Go Green club,” created online summer reading/math clubs•Incorporated universal design for learning, a planned environment, and positive behavior reinforcement to ensure all students become self-directed, independent learners•Promoted authentic, real-world learning through connections outside the school community, including mentors, social action networks, and guest speakers•Co-teaching experience in inclusion classroom; experience serving special education students and those identified as giftedHIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTSProfessional Development: Membership in various district-wide committees to develop Learning Targets and Balanced Literacy Framework, coursework in math instruction, technology, and 4/5 instruction Problem-Solving: Collaborated with team to develop a full day of instruction devoted to Genius Hour, coding, and Makerspace activities Achievement: Improved reading scores of students: 81% of students made more than 1 year’s worth of growth on district testing (MAP) with an average 9 points above their growth target, three students scored within the 95 percentile for the first time and qualified as gifted Leadership: Guided endeavors like “Forty in Fourth” reading challenge, distinguished speakers series, and Genius Hour biography/activism project Communication: Developed website, Twitter, and press contacts as resources of information, academic support, and district accomplishments

Remote

•Edited science lesson plans for science curricula delivered in a virtual environment •Researched and crosschecked content for scientific misconceptions and errors •Collaborated remotely with product manager and team during multiple lesson iterations •Offered suggestions on developmental appropriateness of activities

Remote

•Researched specific learning needs and developed potential individualized goals based on that need •Collaborated remotely with one other subject matter expert to develop parent-facing product •Researched and developed guidelines for parents going through the special education process

•Promoted student motivation through an atmosphere in which all students are valued and respected•Improved student accountability through data-driven instruction, quality tools, and data folders•Elevated student achievement via individualized instruction, response to intervention, individualized after school tutoring, and assessment for learning•Created an after-school, multi-grade level "study buddies" program•Increased parent involvement and volunteerism through frequent communication via website, blog, group email, notes, and phone calls

• Improved student learning through Creative Curriculum, Reggio-inspired curricula, and project-based work • Promoted positive behavior through unique classroom environment and design• Increased student growth through collaboration with staff from Franklin County MRDD• Provided learning opportunities for special needs, ELL, and typically-developing peer models in an early intervention program for at-risk preschoolers

Early Child Generalist Endorsement (4Th/5Th Grade), Education, 4.0

Technology Facilitator Endorsement, 4.0

Postgraduate, Education

I have continuously taken education courses since graduating with my Master's degree. Courses include: Pathwise Training (to be a teacher.

M.Ed., Early Childhood Education

Activities and Societies: Recipient of the Karol Wells Scholarship• Field Experiences in Kindergarten, First, and Third Grades • Student.

3 Bas, English, German, Women'S Studies

• Study abroad Dresden, Germany through the University of Dresden • Study abroad Utrecht, The Netherlands- Language and Dutch/Jewish.