Jennifer Nelson

2707 Queen St, MT 59801 Phone: (406) 214-4977 E-Mail: jenniferjoynelson@gmail.com E-Mail 2: jennifer3.nelson@umontana.edu

Education
Bachelor of the Arts in Elementary Education
The University of Montana

Graduation Date: December 2015

GPA: 3.86 Deans List
Concentration: Science

Certifications

Montana Elementary Teaching Certificate K-8

CPR/First AID, Missoula, MT. 6/12/2014

December 2015
Valid 2014-2016

Experience
Student Teaching and 400 Block Practicum
Cold Springs Elementary School, 2nd Grade, Missoula MT

Spring and Fall 2015

2nd

Planned and facilitated instruction of

grade curriculum using independent and team teaching strategies.
Employed methods of differentiated instruction and RTI through programs such as walk to read, easyCBM, and Success Maker.
Prepared and implemented unit plans matching Common Core standards for writing and science using a logical progression of
concepts and skills.
Utilized Standard Based grading rubrics across curriculum to assess student progress.
Exercised preventative behavior management strategies by use of logical rules and consequences, movement-based transitions, and
district wide MBI procedures.
Employed specialized intervention for individual student with antecedent-behavior consequence chart and individualized behavior
management plan.
Exercised professional development opportunities by attending school and district meetings focused on standard prioritization, MBI
progress, and status of future programs such as SPARK and STEM.
Communicated effectively with parents by weekly newsletters and parent-teacher conferences.
Communicated and collaborated with diverse PLC within grade level.

Interactive Field Experiences

Learning and Belonging Preschool, Ages 3-5, Missoula MT.
Fall 2014
Designed and taught language arts based lessons that developed language arts skills, motor development and communication skills.
Facilitated child-centered learning through creative group lessons and individual exploration.
Franklin Elementary School Flagship 2nd and 3rd Grade Missoula MT
Worked as a leading teacher to plan and instruct creative, hands on and developmentally appropriate lessons.
Worked efficiently and effectively with cooperating teachers to co-teach, plan and co teach lessons.

Fall 2014

Lolo Elementary School, 2nd Grade, Lolo, MT

Fall 2013
Worked closely with cooperating teacher to gain valuable skills in, classroom management, time management, and classroom
organization.
Other Related Experiences
Missoula County Public Schools-Sentinel High School Freshman Coach

2013-2014

Effectively and positively communicated with players, parents, school administration and coaches.
Supported and upheld values and overall goals of the Sentinel High School Volleyball Program to produce student-centered athletes.

Professional Skills

Proficient in use of professional programs including: Google Docs, Microsoft word, Power point, and Excel.
Proficient in communication and social media sites and apps including: Wordpress, Weebly Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
o http://jennifernelsonportfolio.weebly.com
Proficient with educational tools such as Interwrite board and Ipad.