Jennifer Duxbury
Buford
Summary
Dynamic educator with lead teaching experience at Cornerstone Schools, skilled in classroom management and student assessment. Proven ability to engage parents and foster collaboration, enhancing student learning outcomes. Adept at designing lessons that cater to diverse learning needs, promoting a supportive and enriching environment for early childhood development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, First Grade
Patrick Elementary School
Buford
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed classroom activities to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with experienced teachers to refine teaching strategies.
- Assessed student progress through quizzes and assignments for feedback.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain order and focus.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and behavior.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Conducted formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Instructional Clerk
Harmony Elementary
Buford
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Organized logistics and prepared supplies for special events efficiently.
- Maintained office supply inventory and placed orders as necessary.
- Managed incoming phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted visitors professionally, ensuring proper direction and assistance.
- Created reports, labels, and forms using various computer software programs.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance task completion and meet deadlines.
- Assisted teachers in organizing classrooms and preparing educational materials.
- Coordinated communication between parents and school staff regarding student needs.
Paraprofessional
Harmony Elementary School
Buford
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted students with assignments by explaining core concepts and promoting critical thinking.
- Assisted classroom teacher with reintegration into classes by leaving detailed notes.
- Updated classroom records with information such as attendance and participation.
- Helped students deal with challenging situations by modeling collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Handled long-term teacher absences, developing lesson plans, grading assignments, and maintaining administrative records.
- Maintained classroom continuity by implementing prepared lesson plans.
- Maintained course progress by handling instructional, assignment, and testing needs.
- Helped students understand concepts by teaching as instructed and offering one-on-one insight.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by modeling behaviors and employing positive reinforcement strategies.
Media Specialist
New Life Academy of Excellence
Duluth
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborates with teachers to plan and implement lessons that integrate research, technology, and digital literacy.
- Supports curriculum goals by recommending resources that enhance instruction.
- Promotes reading for pleasure and academic growth through book talks, reading challenges, and author visits.
- Builds a culture of lifelong learning and curiosity by fostering a love for reading.
- Manages the media center's budget, inventory, and scheduling.
- Manages school media systems, including online catalogs, eBooks, and learning management tools.
Teacher
Cornerstone Schools
Cumming
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Helped children achieve developmentally-appropriate milestones by maintaining supportive and learning-focused classroom environment.
- Cultivated diverse learning opportunities, ample playtime, and caring environments to support early childhood success.
- Supported unique needs of each child under care by consulting with parents and assessing individual behaviors.
- Modeled positive behaviors to help improve children's self-esteem and social skills.
- Developed and revised preschool programs in collaboration with administrators and fellow teachers.
- Substitute Teacher
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Monitored student progress against goals and reported findings to administration.
- Maintained welcoming and nurturing spaces with well-organized classroom stations and materials.
- Balanced schedules to include instruction, demonstration and quiet periods.
Education
Masters - Early Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
01.2026
Bachlors of Science - Communications
University of Tennessee
05-2006
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Teaching expertise
- Lesson design
- Early childhood education
- Child development strategies
- Lead teaching experience
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Student Teacher, First Grade
Patrick Elementary School
07.2025 - 12.2025
Instructional Clerk
Harmony Elementary
08.2024 - 08.2025
Paraprofessional
Harmony Elementary School
10.2023 - 07.2024
Media Specialist
New Life Academy of Excellence
07.2022 - 10.2023
Teacher
Cornerstone Schools
08.2021 - 08.2022
Masters - Early Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachlors of Science - Communications
University of Tennessee