Jennifer Repo
San Rafael
Summary
Dynamic Elementary School Educator with a proven track record at LAUSD, adept at curriculum development and educational technology. Skilled in fostering collaboration among diverse teams and implementing innovative, standards-based lessons. Committed to enhancing student engagement and performance through differentiated instruction and effective communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Educator
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District
06.2023 - Current
- Teacher: 1st and 3rd grades
- Incorporated Science of Reading practices
- Experience with and passion for pedagogical practices grounded in constructivism, project-based learning and in creating appropriate standards-based curriculum
- Planned, designed, and implemented creative engaging lessons to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Inclusive math instruction through Cognitively Guided Instructions (CGI)
- Use of educational technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Worked collaboratively with grade-level teachers and Resource teachers
- Initiated and attended SST meetings
- Attended IEP meetings
- Open communication with parents through email, phone, notes, and in-person informal meetings
- Worked with diverse populations, including differentiating for English learners, special education students and those who are GATE equivalent
- Experienced at organizing/managing a student-centered classroom that included age-appropriate, culturally responsive classroom management practices
- Worked with students in small groups to differentiate instruction based on various levels
- Assessed student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, student portfolios, and formal assessments
Elementary School Educator
San Rafael City Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Teacher: 1st and 3rd grades
- Incorporated Science of Reading practices
- Experience with and passion for pedagogical practices grounded in constructivism, project-based learning and in creating appropriate standards-based curriculum
- Planned, designed, and implemented creative engaging lessons to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Inclusive math instruction through Cognitively Guided Instructions (CGI)
- Use of educational technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Worked collaboratively with grade-level teachers and Resource teachers
- Initiated and attended SST meetings
- Attended IEP meetings
- Open communication with parents through email, phone, notes, and in-person informal meetings
- Worked with diverse populations, including differentiating for English learners, special education students and those who are GATE equivalent
- Experienced at organizing/managing a student-centered classroom that included age-appropriate, culturally responsive classroom management practices
- Worked with students in small groups to differentiate instruction based on various levels
- Assessed student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, student portfolios, and formal assessments
Elementary School Educator
LAUSD
12.2013 - 08.2021
- Taught 3rd, 4th, 5th grade
- Inclusive math instruction through Cognitively Guided Instructions (CGI) and Engage New York
- Use of technology: Prodigy, Classdojo, Code.org, Newsela, Kahoot, GoNoodle, Mystery Science
- Differentiated instruction
- Administered CAASPP/Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments
- Worked collaboratively with grade-level teachers and Resource teacher
- Initiated and attended SST meetings
- Attended IEP meetings
- Participated on the Social Committee for the Holiday Show and Halloween
- Taught P.E using California 4th and 5th grade standards
- Open communication with parents through email, phone, notes, and in-person informal meetings
- Experience with and passion for pedagogical practices grounded in constructivism, project-based learning and in creating appropriate standards-based curriculum
- Worked with diverse populations, including differentiating for English learners, special education students and those who are GATE equivalent
- Experienced at organizing/managing a student-centered classroom that included age-appropriate, culturally responsive classroom management practices
- Worked with students in small groups to differentiate instruction based on various levels
- Planned, designed, and implemented creative engaging lessons to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students
- Assessed student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, student portfolios, and formal assessments
- Mentored student teachers from U.C.L.A
- Department of Education
Project Manager and Senior Editor
Disney English
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Project manager and Senior Editor for Disney English Teacher Guides
- Reviewed, edited, and managed all aspects of teacher guides for Disney English schools in China
- Developed and oversaw schedules, coordinated with interactive team, and conducted functional reviews
- Assisted licensing team in reviewing Disney books, CDs, and songbooks for various licensees
- Used InDesign to create and edit guides
Editor
McGraw Hill
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Edited middle and high school health textbooks
- Reviewed content, accuracy, reading level, grammar, style, and length
- Identified problem areas in content and recommended solutions
- Maintained and met all intermediate and final schedules
- Hired and managed authors and freelance contributors
- Analyzed competition, identified strengths and weaknesses
- Communicated project requirements to authors, consultants, and freelancers
- Sought out and built relationships with reviewers
- Worked closely with production, design, and marketing to ensure that market requirements and project schedules were met
Education
Multiple Subject - CLAD, Elementary
California State University, Northridge
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California, Los Angeles
06.1996
Skills
- Content Developer
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Communication skills
- Project Manager
- Adaptability
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Skilled Collaborator
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Technology Proficiency
Publishing Editorial Experience
- Disney English, 01/01/08, 12/31/11, Project manager and Senior Editor for Disney English Teacher Guides., Reviewed, edited, and managed all aspects of teacher guides for Disney English schools in China., Developed and oversaw schedules, coordinated with interactive team, and conducted functional reviews., Assisted licensing team in reviewing Disney books, CDs, and songbooks for various licensees., Used InDesign to create and edit guides.
- McGraw Hill, 01/01/02, 12/31/08, Edited middle and high school health textbooks., Reviewed content, accuracy, reading level, grammar, style, and length., Identified problem areas in content and recommended solutions., Maintained and met all intermediate and final schedules., Hired and managed authors and freelance contributors., Analyzed competition, identified strengths and weaknesses., Communicated project requirements to authors, consultants, and freelancers. Sought out and built relationships with reviewers., Worked closely with production, design, and marketing to ensure that market requirements and project schedules were met.
Timeline
Elementary School Educator
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District
06.2023 - Current
Elementary School Educator
San Rafael City Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Elementary School Educator
LAUSD
12.2013 - 08.2021
Project Manager and Senior Editor
Disney English
01.2008 - 01.2011
Editor
McGraw Hill
01.2002 - 01.2008
Multiple Subject - CLAD, Elementary
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California, Los Angeles
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