Jenel Jansen  <>

O B J E C T I V E:

A teaching position in an elementary school where I can utilize my good work ethics, problem solving, and leadership skills.

S K I L L S:

E X P E R I E N C E:    

2006-Present            STUDENT TEACHER, David Weir Elementary School  (Fairfield, CA)
Second grade classroom. Prepare lessons that meet the divergent needs of students following the Houghton-Mifflin Core Curriculum.  Administer interventions to English Language Learners and other low performing students.  Monitor students’ progress through various forms of assessments.  Provide a safe and supportive environment for all my students.

2004-2007    SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (Fairfield, CA)
Long term substitute for a Kindergarten classroom.  Provide scaffolding to lessons to make the work accessible to all learners. Coordinated fieldtrips to the Sacramento Zoo.  Provide classroom management following the model set forth by Robert Mackenzie’s book, Setting Limits in the Classroom. Choreographed and rehearsed five kindergarten classes’ talent showcase performances.  Prepared report cards and organized students’ cumulative files at the end of the school year.

1996-Present   BUSINESS MANAGER/DANCE INSTRUCTOR, Dance Direction (Suisun, CA)
Teach large groups of all ages, proper dance technique as well as discipline and etiquette. Prepare various classes’ curriculum and lesson plans.  Choreograph for multiple competition and show performances. Assistant Director and Production Manager at all studio performances. Bookkeeping, Marketing, Scheduling and Human Resource.

2002-2003    PROGRAM LEADER, Dynamic After School Hours (Chula Vista, CA)
Implement and teach a diverse curriculum of sports, arts and crafts, cooperative games, and critical thinking group activities. Discuss student’s progress or behavior problems with parents as well as train new staff. 

E D U C A T I O N:

Master of Arts, (in process) Education, University of California, Davis Expected March 2008

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, San Diego State University, December 2003

V O L U N T E E R:

1991-2001 COMPANY DANCER, Dance Direction, (Suisun, CA)
1996-1998 CHEERLEADER, Armijo High School, (Fairfield, CA)
Lead peers through practices or rehearsals.  Attend several classes a week ranging in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and hip-hop. Perform in front of large audiences at several community and school events.

1997-1998 CADET TEACHING ASSISTANT, Suisun Elementary School, (Suisun, CA)
Kindergarten classroom.  Lead students through daily activities, musical movement, calendar, recess, art, math, story.  Assist students with activities. Chaperone field trips.

1994-1997 CAMP COUNSELOR, Exploring New Horizons, (Pescadero, CA)
 Responsible for 7-10 middle school students for a week at a time at an outdoor science camp.  Role model 24/7and assist students in developing a positive attitude towards the outdoors and with peers.

R E F E R E N C E S:   Available from Graduate Career Services Phone: (530) 752-7841