Curriculum

Vitae

Jenna Fox, B.A.

Secondary Education, English
22498 155th Ave ! Welch, Minnesota
Phone: (651) 347-7416! E-Mail: jenna.fox@gallaudet.edu
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE/ACHIEVEMENTS

Extensive background in diverse classrooms, ranging from elementary to secondary level.

Effective Communicator with excellent organization skills. Strong ability to lead, establish
goals, and obtain results.

EDUCATION
Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
University Honors and Honors in the English Major
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and English, expected May 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4.0

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

Gallaudet University Honors Program, 2012 2016

Gallaudet University Dean's List, 2012 - Present
Presidents Honor Distinction merit scholarship, 2012 - 2016
Red Wing High School Student of the Year, 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Assistant

September 2015 - Present

Gonzaga College High School, Washington, DC

Provided one-to-one instruction to students in order to improve understanding of lesson

objectives
Directed an independent study course on dystopian literature
Reviewed student college application letters
Created lessons aligned with Common Core Standards, stimulated classroom environment
by facilitating group discussions, and managed group activities
Used self-designed evaluation assessments based on Common Core Standards to grade
student assignments

Teacher Assistant

J.O. Wilson Elementary School, Washington, DC

February 2015 - May 2015

Tutored a special needs child on a daily basis in the subject of reading

Provided one-to-one instruction to students in order to improve understanding of lesson

objectives
Created lessons aligned with Common Core Standards, stimulated classroom environment
by asking students to explain their work/projects, and managed group activities
Recorded and monitored the attendance of students
Used evaluation assessment standards provided by supervising teacher to grade student
assignments

English and Writing Coach

February 2014 - May 2014

Tutoring and Instructional Program, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC

Tutored students in reading and writing

Tailored English teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students
Provided one-to-one instruction to students in order to improve understanding of writing
assignments
Utilized different brainstorming strategies to help with writing assignments
Helped students to improve their conversational English

Classroom Intern

Burnside Elementary School, Red Wing, MN

August 2011- June 2012

Tutored 3 students on a daily basis in the subject of Math, including time, money, and
fractions
Discussed lesson objectives, expectations & homework policies with students
Evaluated assignments completed by students based on lesson objectives
Put up displays and graphic organizers in the classroom

Sunday School Instructor

Cross of Christ Church, Welch, MN

September 2010 - 2012

Developed engaging lessons that keep students active and interested

Formulated objectives and strategies to meet the objectives
Exercised classroom management techniques

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gallaudet University Honors Capstone: Developed a Young Adult Fiction Novel, The White
Church, with a critical introduction
First and only teaching practicum student at Gonzaga College High School to be invited back for
student teaching

EARLY CAREER
Ski Shop Clerk



Welch Village Ski Area, Welch, Minnesota

November - March 2012

Utilized cash register and computer technology for recording sales and inventory
Developed new promotional ideas to attract customers to merchandise
Effectively assisted customers with any questions and concerns

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Morgridge Family Foundation

Share Fair Nation's STEMosphere DC (April 2015)