7137 Crosswinds Drive, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (810) 730-1175 jenagr@umflint.

edu

Jena S. Grantham
Objective
An elementary education teaching position which will utilize my professional training in the developmental education of the whole child, to inspire students to learn and become lifelong learners.

Education
Sept 2013-Current
Masters Degree-

University of Michigan-Flint
Educational Technology

Flint, MI

Jan 2008- Dec 2011

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI
GPA: 3.8

Certified Teacher- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

ZA Endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Birth- Age 8) Language Arts (Elementary) BX Endorsement (K-8) Mathematics (Elementary) EX Endorsement (K-8)

Academic Achievements: Dean's List, High Honors, Golden Key International Member

Experience
Sept 2012-Current
Kindergarten Teacher

Flushing Schools- Early Childhood Center

Flushing, MI

Planned and implemented age appropriate lesson plans for a collaborative classroom following district provided curriculum attended professional development and staff meetings and participated in IEP meetings lead parent teacher conferences Used centers for math, language arts, and writing to complement the child-based hands-on curriculum

Sept 2011-June 2012

Student Teacher/ Instructional Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

Created and implemented engaging lessons, using developmentally appropriate activities Used centers for math, language arts, and writing to complement the child-based hands-on curriculum Facilitated Dibels testing to students one on one Worked one on one and in small groups with at-risk students Carman Ainsworth Schools-Dillon/Woodland Elementary Burton, MI

Sept 2011-Dec 2011

Lead Gymnastics Teacher

Conducted physical and engaging rotating stations while monitoring progress in each individual

Summer Latchkey Teacher

June 2011- Aug 2011

Dillon Elementary

Developed engaging hands on activities for children to complete. Supervised between 10-15 students throughout the day

(810) 730-1175jenagr@umflint.edu

Jena S. Grantham
June 2007- April 2011 Delta Family Clinic South, P.C. Swartz Creek, MI
Office Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant

Collaborated with parents on the correct course of action for their childrens therapy and psychiatric sessions Facilitated in the coordination of care between children, their schools and their pediatricians Fostered a calm and relaxed environment in order to put patients at ease Bendle Schools- South Bendle Elementary Burton, MI

Jan 2010- April 2010

Intern- 1
st

Grade

Gained experience in mentoring students one on one Assisted children with academics and facilitated reading groups

References
Mrs. Melissa Killingbeck Assistant Principal Flushing Early Childhood Center/ Springview Elementary (810)591-2326 Melissa.killingbeck@flushingschools.org

Mrs. Krista Dunigan Kindergarten Teacher Flushing Early Childhood Center (810) 591-2306 Krista.dunigan@flushingschools.org Mr. Timothy Sodeman University Supervisor University of Michigan-Flint (810) 938-7503 tsode@comcast.net Dr. Gerard R. Williams Clinical Neuropsychologist Delta Family Clinic South, P.C. (810) 630-1152