Jennifer A.

Tarbet (540)604-8610
jenswansburg@gmail.com

Ohio, Virginia and Alabama Licensed educator with 14 years of experience in K-5 schools. Seeking job as
administrator with district wanting to make an impact on students through academic excellence and achievement.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 A hard-working, involved educator who encourages and supports students’ success while meeting and
exceeding expectations set forth by district and state standards.
 Instructional Leadership – Collaborating with coworkers to provide innovative and advanced instruction
to students on all learning levels.
 Engage Parents – Work closely with parents through newsletters, weekly behavior and academic
correspondence. Keeping an open door policy to all parents and encouraging involvement and engagement
in daily academic activities.
 Resources / Collaborations – Work closely with district leaders and community partners to encourage
parental involvement and strong community alliances through Parent Teacher Association, Clear and
Focused Mission Committee, and Principal’s Advisory Committee, Student Learning Objectives Committee
and local education associations.
 Training and experience with the Title-I program for Reading, MAP Assessments, AIR testing, DIBELS,
AIMSWeb, Everyday Math, GO! Math, FUNdations and Wonders by McGraw-Hill.

HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MASSILLON, OH

AUGUST 2016 – PRESENT
THIRD GRADE TEACHER

 Math and science instructor for classes ranging from 22-25 students.
 Utilized assessments such as MAP, AIR, district common assessments and quick checks.
 Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative
learning, differentiation, 1:1 computing.
 General education teacher, responsible for following IEP and 504 plans, as well as modifying instruction
for stuents as necessary to help promote positive learning outcomes.

LAFAYETTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FREDERICKSBURG, VA

August 2006 – August 2010, August 2015 – June 2016
Fifth Grade Teacher
 Facilitate classes ranging from 18-25 students in all subject areas.
 Utilize multiple assessments such as unit tests, quarterly assessments, and Standards of Learning, using
SchoolNet and MAP, in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction.
 Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative
learning, thematic instruction and differentiation, including E-Beam Interactive, Promethius, interactive
notes, 1:1 computing and the utilization of Microsoft One Drive.
 General Education teacher in the Inclusion setting, implementing Individualized Educational Plans for
students with the collaboration of the Special Education teacher. Attended 2008 Symposium on
Professional Collaboration, Williamsburg, VA.

Highlighted Achievements
 Contributed to a significant increase in student performances on standardized testing, leading to Adequate
Yearly Progress for the 2009-2010 school year.
 Mentored students to help boost their confidence and competencies, as evidence by individual scores.
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 Participated in Teaching American History Grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Education and
sponsored by The University of Virginia, to improve History and Social Studies instruction for Grades 5-
12.
 Contributed to the implementation of the mission of Lafayette through the Effective Schools Correlate –
Clear and Focused Mission.
 Served as the 5th Grade representative on the School Improvement Committee for the 2007-2008 school
year.
 Nominated for Teacher of the Year for the 2007-2008 school year.
ORCHARD HILL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, NORTH CANTON, OHIO
August 2010 – July 2015
Third and Fourth Grade Teacher, ISGI
 Facilitate classes ranging from 18-25 students in all subject areas.
 Utilize multiple assessments such as unit tests, quarterly assessments, Ohio Achievement Assessments and
PARCC, using MAP, Schoology, Google Documents, Wonders by McGraw-Hill and Everyday Math, in
compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction.
 Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative
learning, thematic instruction and differentiation through the use of Eno Boards, Smart Board, Google
Drive and 1:1 Computing.
 General Education teacher in the Inclusion setting, implementing Individualized Educational Plans for
students with the collaboration of the Special Education teacher.

Highlighted Achievements
 Contributed to a significant increase in student performances on standardized testing, leading to an
EXCELLENT Rating by Ohio Department of Education
 Mentored first year teachers to increase retention and competency of instructors.
 Contributed to the implementation of the new Ohio Teacher Evaluation System by serving on the
District Student Learning Objectives Committee.
 Assisted in developing a district-wide Homework Policy, representing the Intermediate buildings, through
the Homework Committee.
 Served as the building representative as the English/Language Arts Lead Teacher.
 Served as building representative on the district NCEA Executive Board 2014-2015.
 Selected as Teacher of the Year (K-5) by the North Canton Endowment Committee for the 2013-
2014 school year.

RIVER’S EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JONESBORO, GA

August 2003 – May 2005
First and Second Grade Teacher

EDUCATION
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH –Projected Graduation, Spring, 2018
M.Ed., Literacy Specialist, Malone University, Canton, OH – READING ENDORSEMENT
M.Ed., Literacy Specialist, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA – Incomplete
B.S., Elementary Education, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL – 2003
CERTIFICATIONS
Virginia Teacher Certification PreK-6; All Subject Areas (Expires June, 2020)
Virginia Teacher Certification 6-8; English, Science, Social Studies (Expires June, 2020)
Georgia Teacher Certification PreK-6; All Subject Areas (Expired)
Georgia Teacher Certification 6-8; English, Science, Social Studies (Expired)
Ohio Teacher Certification PreK-3 and 4-5 Generalist (Expires June, 2020)
Ohio Teacher Certification K-12 Reading Endorsement (Expires June, 2020)
Ohio Principal Certification (Applied For)
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