Jennifer Davidson

140 5th St NW Plainview, MN 55964

507-273-6192
jdavidson14@winona.edu

EDUCATION

Winona State University, Rochester, MN GPA 4.0 Anticipated May 2017

Elementary Education Candidate

Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, MN 2015

AA Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

STUDENT TEACHING

Washington Elementary, Rochester, MN Fall 2016/ Spring 2017

3rd Grade
16 Weeks Monday-Friday
Established classroom routines with the students to encourage a positive climate
Taught an 8-week close reading unit called C.I.A (Collect, Interpret, Analyze).
Created lessons in math using Harcourt Math Curriculum, supplemental materials, and demonstrations to
encourage student learning.
Leveled and assessed students in Math, IRLA (Independent Reading Level Assessment), and Words Their
Way to gain better knowledge of their current academic levels.
Prepared and delivered lessons to meet current State Standards.
Assessed student data to make academic decisions.
Participated in Parent-Teacher conferences.
Participated in staff meetings and parent events.
Built positive relationships with students and staff.
Coached Lego League after school for students in grades 2 and 3.

FIELD EXPERIENCE

3rd-5th Grade STEM Camp Riverside Elementary, Rochester, MN Summer 2016

Revised lesson plans to better fit the diversity of the students.
Taught a unit that introduced students to the concept of solar power and how it can be applied to their
lives.
Conducted solar power experiments with students to give them hands on learning experiences.

Clinical Practice
Kellogg Middle School, Rochester, MN 6th Grade 33.5 hours Fall 2016
PEM K-3, Plainview, MN 2nd Grade 35 hours Spring 2016
Sunset Terrace Elementary, Rochester, MN Kindergarten 32.5 hours Fall 2015
Riverside Central Elementary, Rochester, MN K-5th grade 62 hours Fall 2015- Fall 2016
Developed and evaluated assessments to better understand student learning.
Reviewed student data to make academic decisions
Facilitated whole and small group lessons
Documented students academic growth for parent/teacher conferences
Taught math lessons using Everyday Mathematics and Scott Forsman Language Arts
Created and delivered STEM lessons
Modified lessons to meet student needs
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Innovation Training
Math Articulation Meetings
Prioritized Learning for 3rd grade Literacy
CPI Training
C.I.A Reading Curriculum Training
Cultural Responsiveness
IRLA Training
Action 100 Training
Words Their Way Education
Lynda Training on SMART Boards
InSciEd Out Zebrafish Internship Mayo Clinic; Rochester, MN
Education Minnesota Conference

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rochester Athletic Club 2013- Present

Operations/ Manager on Duty
Assist and greet members.
Field concerns of members.
Supervise the building and members.

Head Start
Lead Teacher 2010 - 2011
Developed and delivered daily lessons.
Communicated with parents.
Facilitated home visits.

Lake City Public School Sept.- Dec. 2010

Special Education Paraprofessional
Assisted student with assigned tasks.
Modified lessons to meet student needs.
Assisted student with daily living skills.

Plainview High School 2009-2010

Special Education Paraprofessional
Modified and individualized classroom lessons and tests for Autistic students.
Attended general education classes with special education students.
Taught students life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.

Glencoe Public Schools 2006-2009

Special Education Paraprofessional
Assisted special education students in their general education classes.
Created an efficient PECS system for students with Down Syndrome to use between home and school.
Modified tests and homework to better meet student needs.