Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Organizations Honor Societies Awards
Degrees
Affiliations
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Jennifer DeBackere

Jennifer DeBackere

Springfield

Summary

Passionate educator with experience from Junior Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, fostering emotional intelligence, and utilizing classroom management strategies. Excels at communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring a nurturing learning environment for young learners.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Calvary Academy
Springfield
08.2014 - 12.2015
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young children.
  • Facilitated daily activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development goals.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Established positive relationships with students through individualized instruction and encouragement.
  • Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to engage students in learning.
  • Utilized technology to enhance classroom instruction and create engaging lessons.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans that incorporated educational standards and objectives.
  • Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.

Substitute Teacher

Calvary Academy
Springfield
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Managed classroom activities and maintained a positive learning environment for students.
  • Supervised student behavior and ensured adherence to school policies.
  • Assisted in preparing teaching materials and resources for daily lessons.
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Calvary Academy
Springfield
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
  • Implemented assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and clear expectations.
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.

Full time 2nd grade teacher

St. John Lutheran School
Chester
08.2010 - 05.2012
  • Taught classes of diverse, multi-cultural students
  • Utilized current technology with everyday curriculum
  • Devoted to professional development
  • PBIS Training
  • RAMPD UP Math Grant
  • CID/SID Teaching Conference in Springfield, IL
  • Education Articles and Journals
  • Training and Experience with Common Core Standards

2nd grade teacher – substitute for Spring semester

St. John Lutheran School
Chester
01.2010 - 04.2010
  • Performed all duties of a full-time teacher

1st Grade Student Teacher

General John A Logan
Murphysboro
01.2009 - 05.2009
  • Developed, prepared, and executed numerous lessons
  • Created and taught a week-long unit
  • Developed a pre-test and post-test to assess the unit
  • Ultimately took on all responsibilities of the teacher

Education

B.S. - Elementary Education (K-9), Concentration in Mathematics, Endorsement in Language Arts, Endorsement in Social Science, Middle School Endorsement

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
12.2009

Associate in Science -

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
05.2007

Associate in Arts -

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
05.2007

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Educational technology
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent-teacher communication

References

  • Pastor Jeff Nelsen, Pastor at Cherry Hills Church, (217) 546-4818
  • Jenny Elliott, friend and mentor, (217) 725-7922
  • Jenn Myers, friend and early childhood director at Cherry Hills Church, (217) 741-6909
  • Brenda Owen, Former Principal at St. John Lutheran School, Chester, (618) 826-4345
  • Dr. Jay Hinckley, Superintendent at Calvary Academy, Springfield, (217) 546-5987

Organizations Honor Societies Awards

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude
  • Elementary Education Student Organization (EESO)
  • Golden Key Society
  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • Pi Lambda Theta
  • Phi Kappa Phi
  • Saluki Bound Transfer Scholarship
  • Community College Academic Scholarship
  • Girl Scout Gold Award
  • Dean’s List (every semester)

Degrees

  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 08/2007, 12/2009, B.S. in Elementary Education (K-9), Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Science, Middle School Endorsement
  • Southwestern Illinois College, 08/2005, 05/2007, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts

Affiliations

  • Co-leader and facilitator of Cherry Hills Moms Group
  • Substitute in early childhood Sunday School classrooms

Timeline

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Calvary Academy
08.2014 - 12.2015

Substitute Teacher

Calvary Academy
08.2013 - 05.2014

3rd Grade Elementary Teacher

Calvary Academy
08.2012 - 05.2013

Full time 2nd grade teacher

St. John Lutheran School
08.2010 - 05.2012

2nd grade teacher – substitute for Spring semester

St. John Lutheran School
01.2010 - 04.2010

1st Grade Student Teacher

General John A Logan
01.2009 - 05.2009

B.S. - Elementary Education (K-9), Concentration in Mathematics, Endorsement in Language Arts, Endorsement in Social Science, Middle School Endorsement

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Associate in Science -

Southwestern Illinois College

Associate in Arts -

Southwestern Illinois College

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