Jennifer Germann
Blythewood
Summary
Enthusiastic and devoted educator with a passion for helping people grow
Knowledgeable educator with background in curriculum development and implementation. Successfully designed and executed engaging educational programs that aligned with both state standards and individual learning needs. Demonstrated ability to use data-driven strategies and collaborate effectively with educators to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Blythewood Middle School
08.2019 - Current
- Interventionist, Designed and implemented engaging lessons based on students’ need, Analyzed and used data to drive instruction
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Assistant Principal
Catawba Trail Elementary
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Curriculum and instructional leader, Special Education facilitator, Developed Schedules, School Test Coordinator, Teacher staffing, observation, and evaluation, plans of improvement, Data driven instruction which resulted in school wide increased student achievement, Discipline, Revamped Response to Intervention, fully implemented the program which resulted in increased student achievement, Professional Development which included communication strategies, beginning of the year expectations and theme setting, Student engagement, Received outstanding evaluations for Professional Conference Presentation at Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
Assistant Principal
North Springs Elementary
07.2005 - 06.2018
- Curriculum and instructional leader, Special Education facilitator which included assisting with district office staff to develop and build two new special education programs to the school, Developed Schedules, School Test Coordinator, Teacher staffing, observation, and evaluation, plans of improvement, Data driven instruction, Discipline, Response to Intervention, Professional Development which included reading and analyzing data, reading instruction, discipline strategies, Student engagement, Received outstanding evaluations for Professional Conference Presentations at Summer Leadership Institute for South Carolina Association of School Administrators, Established two teacher groups that addressed two separate problems, created and maintained the budget for the two projects
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Teacher
Blythewood Middle School
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Seventh and Eighth grade teacher for students receiving special education in a resource setting, Co-taught seventh grade language arts and math, Developed and implemented creative curriculum that addressed students’ learning styles and abilities in language arts and math, Assessed and analyzed data to develop Individual Education Programs for each student
Teacher
DuBose Middle School
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grade teacher for students receiving special education in a Learning Disabled Self-Contain setting, Sixth grade teacher for students receiving special education in a resource setting, Co-taught sixth grade language arts and math, Developed and implemented creative curriculum that addressed students’ learning styles and abilities in language arts, math, science, and social studies, Assessed and analyzed data to develop Individual Education Program for each student
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Minor in Psychology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.1998
Masters - Educational Administration
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2005
Skills
- Special Education
- Student Development
- Performance Evaluation
- CD-5 General Education
- Curriculum Development
- Assessment
- Administration
- Staff Development
- Response to Intervention
- Program Development
- School Improvement
- Student Discipline
Accomplishments
Leading the Charge, 2022-2023
Served as Student Improvement Council enrichment representative, 2019-2020
Certification
- Elementary Principal and Supervisor
- Elementary
- Special Education, Learning Disabled and Emotional Disabled
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, District Instructor
Timeline
Teacher
Blythewood Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Principal
Catawba Trail Elementary
06.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal
North Springs Elementary
07.2005 - 06.2018
Teacher
Blythewood Middle School
01.2002 - 01.2005
Teacher
DuBose Middle School
01.1998 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Minor in Psychology
College of Charleston
Masters - Educational Administration
University of South Carolina
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