Jennifer Hall3315 Bloore BayRegina, SK S4N 6Z2Phone: (306) 596-6926E-mail: jennannhall@gmail.com________________________________________________________________________________OBJECTIVE______________________________________________________________________

Bachelor of Education graduate seeking a full-time teaching position with a preference for Pre-kindergarten to Grade 5.

________________________________________________________________________________________EDUCATION______________________________________________________________________

2003 – 2007 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)University of Regina, Regina, SKCompletion April 2007Overall WPA of 74.5%

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2010 ATA Teachers Convention, School Based PLC Planning, CRCS Divisional Grade Retreats, Alberta Health Autism/Special Needs In-service

2009 ATA Teachers Convention, CRCS Faith Days, School Based PLC Planning, BCOP Occupational Therapist In-service, CRCS Divisional Grade Retreats

2008 ATA Beginning Teacher’s Conference, CRCS Faith Days, CRCS Professional Development Days, Joanne Moore Writing with Results and Reading with Results Workshop, Teacher led “Book Research”, Roots of Empathy, ATA Teacher Convention.

2007 CRCS Beginning Teachers Orientation, CRCS Faith Days, CRCS Professional Development Days, Joanne Moore Writing with Results Workshop, ATA Teacher Convention. Miriam Trehearne Language Arts In-service.

2006 ECEC fall conference, Climate Change Workshop, Canadian Red Cross “Prevention in Motion”, How to Use Puppets in the Classroom, Math Manipulatives, Teaching Treaties in the Classroom, Dr. Stirling McDowell Foundation Research Project, Communications Director of U of R Early Childhood Education Council

________________________________________________________________________________________SKILLS AND ABILITIES_____________________________________________________________

Teaching/Instructing Skills

- effective in using technology to enhance classroom instruction- experienced in planning and leading PLC meeting time- able to identify and remediate reading difficulties- work with students to define expectations for classroom behavior- use authentic assessment to gage ongoing student progress- develop a positive relationship with students through effective communication techniques- create meaningful adaptations to curriculum for individual students- consciously develop interactive activities to engage learners- use resource based learning in order to enhance curriculum - sensitive to the cognitive, social, emotional and kinesthetic needs of the primary learner - experience planning out of school excursions that compliment in-class instruction- use ongoing communication with fellow teachers, parents and administrators

Transferable Skills

- enthusiastic about personal learning and professional development opportunities- strong written communication skills- willing to take initiative and help where needed- responsible and dependable team-player

_______________________________________________________________________________________TEACHING EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________

Aug. 2007 – Present Grade 1 Homeroom TeacherSacred Heart Academy, Strathmore AB- create plans and assess learning in all subject areas- provide leadership as the schools “Technology Representative”

- aid in the planning of PLC meeting time as a member of the “Focus Group”- plan yearly assembly led by my students showcasing their learning and talents

- prepare students to lead school-wide Mass - help other teachers in my school and in the division as a SmartBoard resource - assist in planning various school-wide activities

Internship: September – December. 2006St. Michael’s Elementary School, Yorkton, SK

Supervising Teacher: Ms. Valerie Thiessen- performed home room duties for 14 Grade 1 students - participated in the Digital Internship Experience through the U of R- developed, taught and evaluated a unit in Science on “The Five Senses”- organized a field trip for fourteen students to a local farm- independently organized the Computer Club and Newspaper groups- aided in the planning of outdoor ed. experiences for grades 5 and 7- observed and taught the grade 3 class

_______________________________________________________________________________________RELATED EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________________

Jan. 2007 – Aug. 2007 Program CoordinatorArgyle Childcare Centre/Community Day Care, Regina, SK- responsible for children ages 6 months to Grade 6- develop daily activity plans including learning opportunities- communicate behaviour concerns with parents

Oct. 2005 – Aug.2006 Program Coordinator Ethel Milliken Before and After School Program, Regina, SK

- responsible for children Grades 1 – 6 - provide engaging learning experiences for students

- work with fellow employees to develop behaviour expectations

Sept. 2003 – Sept. 20 Children’s Liturgy Coordinator (Volunteer) Holy Child Parish, Regina, SK - prepare lessons based on Gospel Readings for children aged 5-9

________________________________________________________________________________________ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS________________________________________________________

Memberships: ATA Member (2007 – Present) Executive Member of the Saskachewan Early Childhood Education Council (2006)

Volunteer Work: Caring Hands (Regina Humane Society) (2002 – 2007) University of Regina Ambassador (2005)

Interests: Dancing, singing, reading, art, music, web design and traveling

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- Avaliable Upon Request