JENNIFER LYN KRAUSE

(716) 807-8528
JLBucci@yahoo.com
http://JenniferLKrause.weebly.com

CERTIFICATION

New York State Professional License, Childhood Education, Grades 1-6

New York State Professional License, Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6

EDUCATION

University of Virginia
Masters of Education, Special Education, August 2009

State University of New York College at Fredonia

Bachelor of Science in Education May 2005
 Major: Childhood Education
 Concentration: Social Studies
 Awarded Excellence in Student Teaching
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

5th Grade Teacher, Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet, Buffalo Public Schools, 2017-present
Buffalo Public Schools, Buffalo, New York
▪ Implemented daily restorative circle practices to build community and help respond to behaviors through dialogue.
 Enriched daily learning with 1:1 devices (iPads)
▪ Use data to drive instruction for response to intervention groups in math and ELA
▪ Instructed New York State Math Modules and designed/mirrored NYS test questions with each module
▪ Collaborated with the Buffalo Museum of Science to create authentic lessons for hands on science experiences.
4th Grade Teacher, Halley ES, Fairfax County Public Schools, 2010-2016
Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, Virginia
▪ Facilitated daily math rotations that motivated and engaged students in math independently, in small groups, and
cooperatively with peers.
▪ Assembled and monitored data via data sorter and data wall during Collaborative Learning Team meetings and
analyzed the data to plan interventions and enrichment for students in math and language arts.
▪ Implemented a balanced literacy program including explicit modeling, guided practice, and independent practice.
▪ Created shared learning experiences for students using Google Docs and Google Classroom.
▪ Incorporated daily use of technology using the following programs; SMART Technologies, mobile labs,
IPads, blackboard, virtual manipulatives, Kagan tools, Voice Thread, and Tech4learning programs.
4th Grade Teacher, Virginia Run ES, Fairfax County Public Schools, 2008-2010
▪ Collaborated with special education teacher to create differentiated daily lessons that met state standards and
individual student needs.
▪ Developed common assessments using eCART technology
▪ Enhanced Virginia Studies instruction through the use of; interactive notebooks, video streaming, studying primary
sources, interactive technology based lesson, and hands on activities.

3rd Grade Teacher, Virginia Run ES, Fairfax County Public Schools, 2006-2008
▪ Established a safe, enthusiastic, and motivating learning environment through the use of cooperative learning
structures, and positive behavior support to promote self-discipline, self-esteem and socially responsible behavior.
▪ Created a reading workshop through the use of ongoing formative assessment, direct instruction, and
explicit teaching of reading strategies.
▪ Implemented and created motivational Interactive Notebooks in social studies with teammates.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SSS Restorative Practices for the Classroom, Tier 1, March ‘18

Number Talks (K-6), December ‘15
Mentoring Novice Teachers, October ‘15
Developing Number Sense, April ‘14
SHARE: Engaging Student Learning Through Digital Media, October ‘13
Advanced Academics Programs, 2013
 Jacob’s Ladder/Reading Above
 M3 Data Analysis and Probability
 Document Based Questions
Responsive Classroom: Level 1, Summer ‘13
Positive Behavior Support Implementation Team, Summer ‘07
DRA 2 Grades 3-6, Spring ‘07
Mentor Works Program Mentor

LEADERSHIP AND CONFERENCES

Team Leader, 2015-2016

Created meaningful agendas for Collaborative Team Meetings. Helped team adhere to the instructional pacing guide.
Routinely reflected on team goals regarding student progress.
Horizon Training, 2015
Guided teachers who were looking to strengthen their understanding of Horizon, a district assessment tool.
Voice Thread Training, 2015
Presented Voice Thread, a sharing tool that allows teachers and students to add images, videos and documents, and
to which other students and teachers can add voice, text or video comments.
SHARE Training, 2014
Presentenced SHARE to Halley staff members. SHARE allows students to create and communicate ideas through
presentations, web sites, brochures, newsletters and portfolios.
Digital Learning Day at Halley, 2014
Coordinated and led a Digital Learning week at Halley and encouraged teachers to use various forms of technology
throughout the week.
Positive Behavior Support Team Training, 2008
PBIS team received training and created a plan to implement PBIS at Virginia Run Elementary.
Elementary School eCART Implementation Team Training, 2008
Member of eCART implementation team that explored the instructional philosophy behind the eCART tool,
deployed assessments, viewed reports, and provided support and training to other teachers.
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES

Digital Learning Day; Washington DC February 2013

Virginia Society for Technology in Education: VSTE December 2012
EdTech Conference; Ashland, VA February 2011