Jodi Whalen

Builds positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

• PLC co-leader
• Helps students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
• Implements classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Successfully implementing Scholastic reading and units of study for writing.
• Integrating social studies and cultural awareness into reading lessons.
• Plans lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Attends professional development courses and in-service trainings.
• Implements small group MTSS for reading.
• Collaborates with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
• Team teaches with resource staff.
• Collaborates with my humanities PLC in order to use data to drive instruction.
• Promotes a culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
• Mentors new teachers to help acclimate to school culture and enhance teaching skills.
• Serves on curriculum development committees, contributing valuable input for the improvement of course materials and instructional approaches.
• PTO liaison

• 5th grade teacher.
• Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
• Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
• Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.