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Jennifer Leigh Barr

Yorktown

Summary

  • Licensed Science Educator for grades 6-12 with 10+ years experience in the education field.

Experienced with managing diverse classroom environments and maintaining instructional consistency. Utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to support student learning and engagement. Track record of adapting teaching strategies to meet varied student needs effectively.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Substitute

Smith Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.


Long Term Substitute Teacher

Baumholder Middle/ High School
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Took over class for 11th grade physics and 7th grade science classes, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.

Paraeducator

York County School Division
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided instructional support to middle school science and math students. Assisted teachers in finding and implementing online resources and activities during a year of virtual learning.
  • (757) 898-0392

6th Grade Science Teacher

Temple ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
  • Educated middle school students on various science concepts. Recognized for the highest passing scores in district assessments.
  • (254) 215-6300

Teacher

Villa Montessori School
11.2012 - 05.2014
  • Facilitated the learning of students using the Montessori philosophy and 'works'.

6th Grade Science Teacher

Harrison ISD
08.2010 - 07.2011
  • Educated middle school students on various science concepts. Obtained proficient passing rates on district assessments.
  • (719)-527-7100

12th Grade Science Teacher

Socorro ISD
08.2005 - 02.2010
  • Successful in facilitating high school seniors pass the science portion of the TAKS Texas state exam needed for graduation. Facilitated students in achieving the highest passing rate on the science portion of the TAKS test in the Socorro ISD during the 2007-2008 school year.
  • (915)-937-0302

Education

B.A. - Biology

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX
01.2004

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Relationship building and management
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Multi-subject instruction

Timeline

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Baumholder Middle/ High School
01.2024 - 06.2024

Long Term Substitute

Smith Elementary School
09.2021 - Current

Paraeducator

York County School Division
10.2020 - 07.2021

6th Grade Science Teacher

Temple ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017

Teacher

Villa Montessori School
11.2012 - 05.2014

6th Grade Science Teacher

Harrison ISD
08.2010 - 07.2011

12th Grade Science Teacher

Socorro ISD
08.2005 - 02.2010

B.A. - Biology

Our Lady of the Lake University

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