JENNIFER DOXTATER

3239 N Clifton Ave Apt 1, Chicago IL, 60657 | 219.617.1295 | jdoxtater88@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION
Illinois Initial Elementary Certificate, K-8 (Type 03)

Illinois Initial Special Education Certificate, K-12 (Type 10)
EDUCATION
Master of Education, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, June 2014
Dual Certification program (Special Education and K-8 Certifications)
Cumulative GPA: 3.98/4.0

Bachelor of Social Work, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, May 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0
Psychology and French minors

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
General Education Kindergarten classroom, Blaine Elementary, Chicago, IL, February-March, 2014
Planned all lessons, incorporating Common Core standards and report card skills
Instructed full-time, utilizing methods that accommodated the diverse needs of all learners
Connected content across curricula, integrating literacy into science and math lessons
Assessed students using DIBELS in math and reading and assessed using original rubrics for lessons

Special Education resource room, Blaine Elementary, Chicago, IL, March 2014-present
Assisted in planning lessons tailored to each students IEP goals
Instructed students individually and in small groups
Collected data to monitor students challenging behaviors and academic progress
Managed paraprofessionals scheduling and instruction

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Tutor, DePaul University Family Reading Lab, Chicago, IL, January-May 2013
Instructed one third-grade and one kindergarten struggling reader, utilizing the Corrective Reading and
Reading Naturally curricula to increase correct words read per minute and fluency
Assessed student using decoding surveys and curriculum based measurements

Nanny, private residence, Chicago, IL, July 2012-February 2014
Created a cognitively stimulating and nurturing environment for one infant and one toddler
Engaged in phonemic awareness games, imaginative play, and sensorimotor activities

Toddler Teacher, Buffington Academy, Chicago, IL, January 2011-July 2012
Developed lesson plans that included phonics, early math concepts, social skills, and imaginative play
Adapted activities and lessons for different levels of ability and development

Youth Development Specialist, The Harbour, Inc., Park Ridge, IL, August 2010-January 2011
Taught adolescent DCFS wards life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting money, and applying for
jobs through modeling, explicit instruction, and community field trips
Provided counseling, tutoring, and mentorship to at-risk, diverse clients

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Completed VIRTUS training
Have a conversational knowledge of French
Focus on students strengths to foster confidence and independence in students
Able to utilize technology in the classroom to engage students and enhance learning
Certified in Touch Math
Certified in Handwriting Without Tears