Jennifer Shay
Lake Forest
Summary
Instructional support specialist with solid experience in fostering educational success. Skilled in facilitating professional development and fostering collaborative environments to elevate teaching effectiveness and student success. Reliable team player who excels in meeting changing needs and driving impactful educational outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Support Specialist
Westminster School District
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in developing instructional materials and resources for diverse learning environments.
- Supported educators in integrating Thinking Maps and open engaging math tasks in classrooms.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices to address individual student needs, leading to increased academic growth.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for instructional support within the classrooms.
- Assisted teachers in creating engaging lesson plans, resulting in improved student motivation and participation.
- Collaborated with faculty to identify student learning needs and provide tailored support.
- Facilitated training sessions on effective teaching strategies and best practices in math, writing, and Thinking Maps.
- Assisted in coordination of District math pilot.
Classroom Teacher
Westminster School District
01.2001 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive classroom environment focused on Student-Centered Learning.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to identify areas for improvement and support.
- Facilitated communication between parents and school, providing updates on student progress and classroom activities.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing student engagement and promoting digital literacy skills.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Irvine05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-1999
Skills
- Professional development facilitation
- Curriculum development
- Instructional coaching
- Teacher mentoring and support
- Student engagement
- Best teaching practices
- Standards alignment
- Student data analysis and progress monitoring
- Resource development and implementation
Timeline
Instructional Support Specialist
Westminster School District
08.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Westminster School District
01.2001 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
California State University, Long Beach