Nora Jennings

LICENSURE

Colorado Professional Teacher License

Elementary Education K-6
Early Childhood Education 0-8
Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement

EDUCATION

University of New England

Expected graduation: May 2017
M.S.E. Inclusion Education
Teacher as Leader
Differentiation Theory and Strategies
Motivational Theory and Classroom Management
Special Education Law for the Classroom
Special Education Assessment in Inclusion Settings
Using Technology within Inclusion Education
Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Settings
Collaboration in Inclusion Education
University of Dayton
B.S. Early Childhood Education

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

Graduated: May 2009

GPA: 3.97

3rd/4th Grade Combination Classroom Teacher

Denver, CO
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Jan. 13 present
Develop and implement standards-based curriculum in multi-age
classroom using programs such as Singapore Math and Step Up to Writing
Integrate learning techniques such as whole group, cooperative small
group, partner, and independent learning
Employ technology such as SMART Board and Microsoft Surface tablets
to provide interactive learning experiences
Utilize proactive classroom management strategies to foster a wellordered, engaging, and safe classroom environment
Substitute Teacher
Denver Area, CO
Jeffco and Douglas County School Districts
Aug. 12 Dec. 12
Instructed core subjects in grades K-6 in various schools
Implemented lesson plans and utilized relevant activities and
manipulatives
Communicated with teachers regarding student progress

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Educational Assistant (SSN and mild/moderate)

Highlands Ranch, CO
Saddle Ranch Elementary School
Sep. 10 May 12
Collaborated with Special Education team and general education teachers
to implement academic, behavioral, and social goals for students including
those with cerebral palsy, Fragile X, and other cognitive and physical
needs
Utilized Wilson Reading; Everyday Mathematics; DRA2, K-3; Leveled
Literacy Intervention, and Aimsweb benchmark, strategic, and progress
monitoring in Reading individually or with small groups of students in
grades K-6
Experience with assistive technology such as Co-Writer, Inspiration Web
and Boardmaker
Special Education Aide (Grades K, 3, 4, 5)
Wheaton, IL
Wiesbrook and Pleasant Hill Elementary Schools
Aug. 09 Jun. 10
Coordinated and facilitated learning experiences, managed behavior,
maintained documentation, and performed crisis intervention, as needed,
one-on-one with a student with Aspergers Syndrome
Assisted individual students or small groups with a variety of academic
tasks such as reading fluency and comprehension, math practice, and
writing organization; or performed other classroom duties as requested by
teacher
Instructor (Third and Fourth Grade)
Naperville, IL
Northwestern University: Center for Talent Development Apr. 10 May 10
Designed and taught a six week enriched writing course for academically
talented students utilizing the 6 +1 Traits of Writing
Differentiated content based on formative assessments and anecdotal
records
EDUCATIONAL
EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher (Preschool Special Needs Classroom) Fairborn, OH

Fairborn Primary School
Mar. 09 Apr. 09
Planned, differentiated and facilitated appropriate
Sep. 08 Dec. 08
learning experiences for 21 students, including 16 on IEPs for various
verbal, cognitive and motor impairments such as cerebral palsy and autism
Helped the cooperating teacher carry out daily activities such as snack
time, calendar and arriving/leaving school
Student Teacher (First-Third Grade Classroom)
Dayton, OH
Franklin Montessori School
Aug. 08 Mar. 09
Utilized backward planning to develop and teach daily lessons for 23 first
through third graders, including a differentiated, integrated unit about
simple machines based on the Ohio Academic Content Standards
Administered and analyzed literacy assessments such as Phonemic
Awareness, Dolch High Frequency Words, Running Records, Reading
Comprehension, and Fluency for three struggling readers

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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

DIBELS Administrator Training (8 hours)

Technology Study Team (13.5 hours)
Step Up to Writing Study Team (13.5 hours)
Singapore Math Study Team (15 hours)
LETRS Modules 5 & 9 (14.5 hours)
Tools for Teaching (22.5 hours)

References available upon request

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