Jana Zimmer
Murrieta
Summary
Seeking to apply my teaching experience in education to the role of Home School Teacher. I am a passionate and dedicated educator with strong communication skills, a collaborative mind-set and problem-solving expertise.
Early childhood education professional with history of creating and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational milestones through adaptive teaching methods. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility to meet changing classroom needs while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts Charter School
Wildomar, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Managed 25 learners on a daily basis ensuring positive group collaboration, open communication, and continuing work towards yearly goals
- Designed and implemented innovative lesson plans for multiple small groups each day resulting in an increase in student engagement and confidence over the course of the school year.
- Collected and logged data to track student progress throughout the school year to help ensure weekly, monthly, and yearly benchmarks were met
- Created and provided assessments to help determine skill levels of each student in order to differentiate
- Participated in MTSS meetings and Behavior Intervention Plans to help Neurodivergent students.
- Managed school resources and budgets effectively, ensuring efficient allocation of funds for classroom materials and guardian involvement support
TK/ Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade Teacher
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts Charter School
Chino, CA
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Instructed a multi-age classroom with 22 students to support learning goals in multiple subject areas
- Collect and review student data and worked closely with families to create individual learning goals
- Facilitated students working collaboratively with others to reflect on their growth as a learner
- Facilitated synchronous lessons via Zoom meeting during pandemic
- Applied my knowledge of the Science of Reading to build Literacy in my classroom.
- Collaborate with my colleagues to better serve the community and build a strong school culture.
K-12th and Sixth Grade Long-term Substitute Teacher
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts Charter School
Chino, CA
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Implemented age appropriate lesson plans for K-8th grade classrooms
- Taught as part of a collaborative group along with a Special Education teacher and a paraprofessional
- Instituted classroom management strategies, which resulted in an increase in productivity as well as immediate gains in student engagement and collaboration
Substitute Teacher
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Murrieta, CA
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Implemented age appropriate lesson plans for K-12th grade classrooms
- Instituted adaptations to meet the needs of various students including strong use of visual schedules and models, highlighter markers, dotted letters, enlarged books, teacher modeling, and behavior charts
Education
Master of Science - Teacher Credential Program / MA Learning and Teaching
University of Redlands
04.2016
MALT - Teacher Credential Program / MA Learning and Teaching
University of Redlands
04.2016
BS Psychology - Psychology with a concentration in Child Development
PurdueGlobal- Kaplan Online University
11.2010
AA Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
Victor Valley College
12.2006
AS Math - Science
Victor Valley College
12.2006
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Technology integration
- Behavior management
- Early reading
- Creative teaching strategies
- Music and movement
- Science exploration
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Learning strategies
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Play-based learning
- Artistic expression
Interests
Fluently speak, read and write German (native, born and raised German), Fine Arts (painting/ drawing mediums), Science (biology and chemistry), Large and Small Animal Husbandry (care and nutrition)
Community Service
Mission Crest Elementary School, Recess & Lunchroom Monitor, Hesperia, CA, 2008-08, 2009-09, Supervised children 1ST -6TH grade, supervising interactive and fun indoor and outdoor activities, Attended monthly professional development meetings
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- Orton-Gillingham (training for general education in reading) Aug. 2024
- Lindamood-Bell Seeing Stars (reading comprehension intervention training) Dec. 2023
- Zoo-phonics Multi-sensory Language Arts training, Jul. 2023
- CAASPP test administration training, Apr. 2022
- Crisis Prevention Intervention CPI training, Sep. 2022
- Kagan Cooperative Learning, Aug. 2021
- Second Step: Skills for Social and Academic Success training, Sep. 2020
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES
Grade Level Representative, Leadership Team, School Site Council, SST (Student Study Team), CIT (Crisis Intervention Team), Support Provider to New Teachers, Project Based Learning with Parents, MTSS Team, Administer iReady Diagnostics, maps testing to inform lesson plans, Record attendance and grades in PowerSchool.
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts Charter School
08.2022 - Current
TK/ Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade Teacher
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2022
K-12th and Sixth Grade Long-term Substitute Teacher
Sycamore Academy of Science and Cultural Arts Charter School
11.2016 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2019
BS Psychology - Psychology with a concentration in Child Development
PurdueGlobal- Kaplan Online University
AA Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
Victor Valley College
AS Math - Science
Victor Valley College
Master of Science - Teacher Credential Program / MA Learning and Teaching
University of Redlands
MALT - Teacher Credential Program / MA Learning and Teaching
University of Redlands