Celeste Jenkins
Stone Mountain
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in developing and implementing effective lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs. Proficient in assessing student progress and utilizing data to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment through strong ethical standards and best teaching practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Dekalb County School System
Stone Mountain
08.2000 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives.
- Facilitated instruction in English language arts and social studies for diverse student groups.
- Planned field trips to enrich educational experiences beyond traditional settings.
- Maintained a safe, orderly learning environment conducive to student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create integrated lesson units across multiple subjects.
- Provided individualized instruction tailored to specific student needs.
- Supervised after-school activities, promoting student engagement through clubs and sports teams.
Teacher
New York City Board of Education
Brooklyn
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Instructed students across academic subjects including math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives.
- Maintained safe, organized learning environments conducive to student development.
- Scheduled and conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through engaging projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create integrated, cohesive lessons across subject areas.
- Supervised after-school activities, promoting student engagement and teamwork.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards to enhance instructional delivery.
Education
Ed.S. - Education Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05-2005
Master of Science - Education
City College of New York
New York, NY05-1990
Bachelor of Science - Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-1985
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05-1983
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Instructional technology integration
- Classroom management
- Student assessment techniques
- Field trip coordination
- Collaborative teaching
- Individualized instruction
- Student engagement strategies
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Inquiry-based learning
- Time management
- Performance assessments
- Digital literacy
- Formative assessments and standards-based grading
Accomplishments
- Clifton Elementary School Teacher of th Year -2005
Certification
Gifted Endorsement
Timeline
Teacher
Dekalb County School System
08.2000 - 05.2025
Teacher
New York City Board of Education
09.1997 - 06.2000
Ed.S. - Education Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Science - Education
City College of New York
Bachelor of Science - Education
Adelphi University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
SUNY, Farmingdale
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