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Jenny L. Reno
619 N. Elmwood Ave.
Traverse City, MI49684
(231) 499 - 1226
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Jenny L. Reno
Current Address Permanent Address
619 N. Elmwood Avenue1515 W. 24th Street
Traverse City, MI49684 Sault Ste. Marie, MI49783
(231) 499-1226 (906) 632-6491
OBJECTIVE To create a classroom community with engaging hands-on activities, an environment where students are active participants in their learning, and a foundation of self-confidence that encourages life long learning.
EDUCATION MichiganStateUniversity, M.A. Educational Technology
Anticipated graduation date: July 2008
G.P.A. 4.0
MichiganStateUniversity, B.S. Child Development with an
emphasis in Language Arts.
Graduation date: August 2003
G.P.A 3.0851 Major G.P.A 3.534
CERTIFICATIONS State of Michigan Teaching Certificates
K – 5 Endorsed April 2004
ZA Endorsed December 2003
6 – 8 Language Arts (MTTC) June 2003
Child Development (MTTC) January 2004
TEACHING Traverse City Area Public Schools, Aug. 2004 – present
EXPERIENCE InterlochenCommunityElementary School
Principal: Sander Scott (231) 933-5920
Job Title: Part-time 3rd grade Science teacher
WestwoodsElementary School
Principal: Rick Vandermolen (231) 933-7970
Job Title: Part-time 1st grade Math, Science, and Social Studies
teacher.
Align Michigan Standards and Benchmarks with district curriculum in a diverse hands-on approach to education.
Create and support a safe and inviting learning environment
where children are able to take risks in their learning.
Student TraverseCityAreaPublic Schools, Sept. 2003 – Apr. 2004
TeachingInterlochen Community Elementary School 1st grade
EXPERIENCE 3113 M – 137, Interlochen, MI 49643
Supervisor: Sue Shipman (231) 276-9094
Implemented a Balanced Literacy Program using whole language,
shared reading and writing, guided reading and writing, and
independent reading and writing.
Designed a thematic approach to all major subject areas.
OTHER WORK TraverseCityAreaPublic Schools, Oct. 2005 – May 2006
EXPERIENCEWestwoodsElementary School, Zero Hour Coordinator
Supervisor: Rick Vandermolen (231) 933-7970
Lead guided reading and writing groups for below grade level first graders.
Implemented Read Naturally with upper elementary below grade level
readers.
TraverseCityAreaPublic Schools, Sept. 2003 – May 2005
InterlochenCommunitySchool, CommunityLearningCenter
Supervisor: Nicole Perron (231) 264-0903
- At-risk tutor: tutored students in core subject areas as well in
organization and study habits.
TraverseCityAreaPublic Schools, Oct. 2004 – May 2005
BlairElementary School, Ready 4 School Preschool
Supervisor: Sherri Hilden (231) 933-5731
- Overload aide: promoted pro-social behavior, and assisted students
in learning to read and write.
Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, May 2004 – Aug. 2004
Youth Education and Activities Intern
Supervisor: Barb Gravelle (906) 635-7010
- Created an inviting drop in computer lab where children could learn
technology skills and engage in social activities. Tutored students
who tested below grade level standards.
PROFESSIONALESL/ELL MEAP Training March 2006
DEVELOPMENTCrisis Management February 2006
Investigations Math Training January 2006
Read Naturally January 2006
First Aid, CPR and Child CPR August 2005
Michigan Reading Association Conference April 2005
Teaching Science with Toys October 2004
TCAPS New Teacher Training 2004-2005
Building Connections Art Grant 2003-2004
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile April 2004
VOLUNTEER Interlochen Parent Teacher Association, 2004 - present
EXPERIENCEInterlochen, MI49643
Vice President on P.T.A. board. Attend meetings, recruit new
members and organize fundraisers and school events.
Special Olympics, May 1996 - present
Sault Ste. Marie, MI49783
Mentor for Winter Games, Summer Games, dances, banquets,
sleigh rides, swimming, bowling or any needed activity.
Alternative Spring Break, March 2001
Quertaro, Mexico MichiganStateUniversity
Volunteered in an orphanage for children with severe disabilities.
Provided educational support for local elementary schools.
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References
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Michelle Anderson
Interlochen Community School (231) 932 - 9308
Current Mentor/Teaching
Rhonda K. Busch(231) 929-4290
Colleague – Cooperating Teacher
Beth Coffman(231) 933-0806
Supervising Teacher for Internship Year
Sander Scott(231) 933-5920
Current Principal
Rick Vandermolen
Westwoods Elementary School(231) 933 - 7972
Current
“A great teacher never strives to explain her vision – she simply invites you to stand beside her and see for yourself.” ~R. Inman