Jennifer Mancini

• Lead efforts to design and implement Student Success initiatives, including remedial and enrichment programs.
• Schedule and deliver one-on-one and small group support, and coordinate efforts with other resource teachers.
• Evaluate student progress in Math and Language multiple times per year, using the Acadience Learning Program and Easy CBM (Curriculum-Based Measurement Solutions).
• This data is used to help inform instructional decision-making for individual students.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans, or other formal interventions.
• Worked with the Head of School to develop and implement relevant teacher development opportunities.
• Review incoming student records, including IEPs, and make recommendations to teachers.
• Review third-party research and professional publications to stay current on trends and approaches to student success. Apply new findings to existing efforts.
• Develop and curate relevant resources for parents.
• Evaluated existing curricula and proposed modifications to improve student outcomes.
• Established positive relationships with students by demonstrating empathy, respect and understanding.

Junior Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher 2011-2012, 2016-2022

• Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
• Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Assessed students' progress using formative and summative assessments, and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
• Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
• Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
• Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
• Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.

• Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to ensure all students reached learning objectives through the Superkids Program
• Instructed students on proper usage of conventions such as spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and parts of speech.
• Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Responded promptly to emails from parents regarding their child's academic performance.

• Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes, and riddles.
• Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.