Jennifer Epstein 6162 Pinecroft Drive West Bloomfield, MI 48322 248-396-2203 -- epstei20@msu.

.edu Objective Education To obtain a position as an elementary educator Michigan State University Bachelor of Arts, East Lansing, MI, May 2008 Major Elementary Education Teaching Minors English, History Fifth year teacher intern program Walled Lake, MI, August 2008 May 2009 12 graduate credits May 2009 Praxis II Test September 2009 Maryland Educator Standard Professional 1 1-6 all subjects, July 2009 Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate K-5 all subjects, May 2009 CPR and First Aid Training American Red Cross, March 2009 West Hills Middle School Bloomfield Hills, MI Bloomfield Hills Public Schools Teacher Fifth Grade, August 2013 Present Taught in a 5th grade classroom in a positive and open setting Scaffolded English Language Learners by working with vocabulary Created math lessons using a workshop model, based on Common Core Standards Actively engaged students in an International Baccalaureate model of integration with all
subject matters Collaborated with students to assess problem solving knowledge Created a community of learners where children were able to have intellectual exploration

Credentials

Teaching Experience

East Hills Middle School Bloomfield Hills, MI Bloomfield Hills Public Schools Teacher Fifth Grade, August 2012 June 2013
Taught in a 5th grade classroom in a comfortable setting Promoted Love and Logic to create a classroom community Guided children to build their knowledge using Everyday Mathematics Conducted a comprehensive literacy program with reading and writing workshops Supported children through hands-on, minds on science investigations Motivated children to explore social studies content by providing opportunities for them to make real-world connections

University Park Elementary School Hyattsville, MD Prince Georges County Public Schools Teacher Third Grade, August 2010 Present
Taught in a 3rd grade classroom in an open setting Organized a writing plan Taught students to improve their writing by giving basic phonics and parts of speech knowledge Actively engaged students in the use of manipulatives to deepen their math understanding Explored teaching approaches for three different math classes with various levels and needs Integrated reading and writing into math lessons as often as possible

Woodridge Elementary School Hyattsville, MD Prince Georges County Public Schools Teacher Third Grade, August 2009 June 2010
Taught in a 3rd grade classroom in a comfortable setting Created a safe environment where children felt comfortable taking intellectual risks Organized a literacy plan with writing fundamentals and toolkit programs. Engaged students in the use of manipulatives to further their math understanding Co-taught science, focusing on English for Speakers of Other Languages

Teaching-related Experience

Hands on Science Hyattsville, MD, October 2010 May 2011

Organized science activities for students 2nd-3rd grade Furthered students understanding of various science topics through exploration and meaningful discussions

Science Fair Extended Learning Hyattsville, MD, December 2010 February 2011

Assisted 4th-6th grade students in creating science fair projects Scaffolded students through the steps of researching, designing, and setting up their projects

Extended Learning Opportunities Hyattsville, MD, December 2009 March 2010

Tutored 5th grade students in reading strategies and comprehension Scaffolded students through difficult concepts

Professional Activities

Primary Years Program Category 1 Workshop Salt Lake City, UT November 2013 Showing Student Growth Bloomfield Hills, MI October 2013 Personality Affecting Teaching Bloomfield Hills, MI August 2013 Primary Years Program and Common Core Bloomfield Hills, MI August 2013 Staff Representative East Hills Technology Team 2012-2013 Visible Thinking Training Bloomfield Hills, MI 2012-2013 New Teacher Mentor Program Bloomfield Hills, MI 2012-2013 Visible Thinking PD Facilitator Bloomfield Hills, MI May 2013 Culturally Responsive Teaching Bloomfield Hills, MI March 2013 Building Effective Relationships with Students Bloomfield Hills, MI March 2013 Transforming Minds Bloomfield Hills, MI January 2013 Staff Representative University Park Math Committee 2010-2011 Staff Representative University Park Social Committee 2010-2011 English as a Second Language Workshop -- Prince Georges County, MD, February 2011 Writing Fundamentals 1-4 Prince Georges County, MD, November 2009 - April 2010 Toolkit Workshop Prince Georges County, MD, October 2009 Co-Teaching Training Prince Georges County, MD, September 2009 Diversity Training Prince Georges County, MD, August 2009 Professional Educator Induction Program Prince Georges County, MD, August 2009 United Streaming, Inspiration and Kidspiration, Schoolmax Online Grading, Interwrite, Document Camera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Photo Story, E-mail, Internet Michigan Merit Award Scholarship Michigan Educational Assessment Program Jewish War Veterans Scholarship Jewish War Veterans Michigan Competitive Scholarship Michigan State University Deans List Michigan State University reading, traveling, music, and swimming

Technology

Honors and Achievements

Hobbies

Professional References
Nancy Schickner, Principal University Park Elementary School 4315 Underwood Street Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 985-1898 Cindy Nell, Teacher University Park Elementary School 4315 Underwood Street Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 442-6025

Massa Freeman, Assistant Principal University Park Elementary School 4315 Underwood Street Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 985-1898

Barbara Holmes, Math Coordinator Woodridge Elementary School 5001 Flintridge Drive Hyattsville, MD 20784 (301) 262-1825

M. Michele Rowland, Teacher University Park Elementary School 4315 Underwood Street Hyattsville, MD 20782 (202) 345-0782

Portfolio available upon request at personal interview