Jeanine Rupert
Sacramento
Summary
Experienced elementary educator with over 20 years of success in elementary instruction, student leadership development, and school-wide program implementation. Skilled in creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners and foster academic and social-emotional growth. Recognized for strong leadership, collaboration, and meaningful contributions to school culture and community engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Phoebe Hearst Elementary School
Sacramento, CA
01.2001 - 01.2025
- Delivered rigorous, standards-based instruction across all core subjects for upper elementary students
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
- Served as Head Teacher, providing leadership and administrative support in the absence of the principal
- Collaborated with leadership and grade-level teams to improve curriculum and student outcomes
- Built strong relationships with families, including district leaders, city officials, and board members
- Advised Student Council, fostering student leadership, voice, and school engagement
- SST Coordinator (Student Study Team): Led systems to identify, support, and monitor students requiring academic and behavioral interventions
- PTO Representative: Strengthened communication and collaboration between staff and families
- School Site Council (SSC): Contributed to governance, planning, and school improvement initiatives
Education
Master’s Degree -
National University
Bachelor’s Degree -
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
GATE Certification - undefined
SCUSD
Skills
- Building strong relationships
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Design & Implementation
- Student Assessment & Data Analysis
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Intervention & SST Leadership
- Educational Leadership
- Family & Community Engagement
- Event & Program Coordination
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Phoebe Hearst Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2025
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)
GATE Certification - undefined
SCUSD
Master’s Degree -
National University
Bachelor’s Degree -
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Recognition & Mentorship
Teacher of the Year Nominee (6–7 nominations), Cooperating Teacher: Mentored 4 student teachers, supporting the development of future educators and leaders
Philanthropy & Community Engagement
Led Pennies for Patients fundraiser supporting blood cancer research, Coordinated UNICEF campaigns supporting global education, healthcare, and emergency relief