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Jennifer Smith

Birch Hills,SK

Summary

Self-motivated individual with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a passion for helping others. Experience in teaching children with diverse needs and daily critical thinking.

Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Third Grade Elementary School Teacher

Little Red River Authority
08.2020 - 06.2025
  • Designed and delivered lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards across core subjects, using diverse teaching strategies to meet varied learning needs.
  • Assessed student progress regularly and adapted instruction using data-driven techniques to improve outcomes.
  • Fostered a respectful, inclusive classroom environment through strong classroom management and differentiated instruction.
  • Maintained open, effective communication with parents, guardians, and school staff to support student growth.
  • Participated in school initiatives, professional development, and interdisciplinary planning to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Supported students’ academic, social, and emotional development in a warm and nurturing environment.
  • Collaborated with special education teams to create and implement IEPs for students with diverse needs.
  • Led parent-teacher conferences and implemented targeted strategies such as phonics instruction to boost literacy.

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division No. 119
09.2019 - Current
  • Delivered effective instruction across grades K–7, maintaining continuity in learning during teacher absences.
  • Followed established lesson plans, reinforced key concepts, and upheld classroom routines.
  • Used proactive behavior strategies and positive reinforcement to keep students engaged and on task.
  • Differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs and foster lifelong study habits.
  • Maintained accurate records, including attendance and assignments, and provided detailed reports for the regular teacher.
  • Supervised students during recess and other non-instructional times to ensure safety and positive interactions.

Payroll Clerk, Administration & Manager

NCS Contracting Ltd.
08.1998 - 11.2019
  • Processed payroll, including rate changes, retroactive pay, bonuses, overtime, and garnishments using SimplePay.
  • Ensured accuracy in payroll, invoicing, and transactions to minimize financial discrepancies.
  • Maintained employee confidentiality and updated personnel records.
  • Handled new hire onboarding and payroll data entry.
  • Verified timekeeping and resolved discrepancies with staff.
  • Built strong relationships through communication and proactive support.
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored team members.
  • Utilized Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.

Various Short-Term Elementary School Contracts

Saskatchewan River Public School Division No. 119
09.2008 - 06.2019
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.


Education

Bachelor of Education - English & Native Studies

University Of Saskatchewan - SUNTEP
04.2008

High School Diploma - undefined

Carlton Comprehensive High School
06.1993

Skills

  • Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions
  • Behaviour management strategies for at risk youth
  • Ability to listen and communicate with children and/or their families
  • Strong communication skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Sensitive to family and individual diversity
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Individualized learning
  • Individualized instruction
  • Materials sourcing
  • Proficient in UFLI

Certification

  • Class 5 Driver's License
  • Life Space Crisis Intervention

Professional Development

Youth at Risk Northern Edition

Response to Tier Intervention

Four Pillars

Outcome Based Assessments

Planning for instruction and Assessment-STF

CPR Training 

Treaty Education outcomes and indicators

Truth and Reconciliation- First Nations and RBC

Smart Goals

Schools that Matters

The six stages of LSCI

Trama Sensitive School

Foundations of Teaching Series

Responsive and Equitable Instruction and assessment to support all learners

Professional Learning Community

Cafe, Daily 5 and Daily 3

Designing instruction for student understanding

Assessment in the classroom

Building Positive Student behaviour

Targeted teaching

Circle of courage Strategic planning

Southern Alberta Professional Development- UFLI Training

Cooperative teacher Training Spring

Ubd planning

Unpacking the outcomes and indicators

UFLI- Co-facilitator 

Classroom Management and discipline workshop

Assessment Techniques

Schools that matter




Timeline

Third Grade Elementary School Teacher

Little Red River Authority
08.2020 - 06.2025

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division No. 119
09.2019 - Current

Various Short-Term Elementary School Contracts

Saskatchewan River Public School Division No. 119
09.2008 - 06.2019

Payroll Clerk, Administration & Manager

NCS Contracting Ltd.
08.1998 - 11.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Carlton Comprehensive High School

Bachelor of Education - English & Native Studies

University Of Saskatchewan - SUNTEP

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