Jaimie E. Sents
5749 Mineral Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21227
443-878-9189
EDUCATION
Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Spanish Language Minor
Overall GPA: 3.55/4.0
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2nd Grade Teacher
Washington Street Elementary School, Rockingham, NC August 2018-Present
- Gained teaching experience in a Title I school located in a low income, rural environment.
- Planned lessons for whole group and small group instruction for all content areas aligned to the North Carolina Common Core Standards.
- Facilitated academic growth through remediation for students during small group instruction on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with a team of educators and administrators on a daily basis.
- Managed classroom behavior and individual student behavior using the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) plan.
- Attended district and schoolwide professional development opportunities.
- Communicated with families via Remind, telephone calls, and face-to-face conferences.
Substitute Teacher
The Substitute Teacher Service, Lancaster, PA January 2018 – June 2018
- Worked as a day-to-day substitute teacher for the Lower Dauphin School District.
- Implemented daily lessons plans for all content areas that were provided by the regular classroom teacher.
- Managed classroom and student behavior by reinforcing regular routines and expectations.
STEM Instructor
Sylvan Learning Center, Palmyra, PA December 2017 – March 2017
Fishing Creek Elementary School
- Gained teaching experience working as a STEM Instructor for after-school STEM clubs.
- Responsibilities include implementing robotics and coding lesson plans for elementary age students to promote problem solving, critical and analytical thinking, and inquiry-based approaches.
Senior Level Full-Time Student Teaching Experience
Schaeffer Elementary School, Lancaster, PA August – December 2017
- Planned and implemented lesson plans for all content areas that incorporated differentiated instruction to meet students’ needs.
- Worked with students in one-on-one, small group, and whole group settings to provide support for all learners.
- Established classrooms routines, expectations, and procedures to manage classroom and individual student behavior.
- Implemented behavioral and academic interventions for individual students.
- Communicated with parents and families through e-mail and conferences.
- Attended professional meetings with school personnel.
Junior Level Methods Block Early Childhood Education Experience: 3rd Grade
West Hanover Elementary School, Harrisburg, PA February – May 2017
- Planned and prepared lesson plans for all content areas.
- Implemented direct instruction in all content areas.
- Developed differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Implemented classroom and behavioral management techniques to maintain respect and rapport in the classroom.
- Worked one-on-one and in small group settings with students to increase academic support.
Junior Level English Learner Education Experience: 1st Grade
Donegal Primary School, Mount Joy, PA September – December 2016
- Observed English Learners in a mainstream classroom setting.
- Worked with English Learners and non-English Learners in Language Arts and Math.
- Worked one on one with English Learners while incorporating their native language into instruction.
- Observed support programs and accommodations for English Learners in the classroom.
Sophomore Special Education Experience: 1st and 2nd Grade
Chamber Hills Elementary School, Harrisburg, PA February – April 2016
- Observed instruction in an intensive learning support classroom while working with students with intellectual disabilities.
- Administered EdMark Program testing to students.
- Analyzed IEP documents.
Sophomore Early Childhood Education Experience: 1st Grade
Fulton Elementary School, Lancaster, PA September – December 2015
- Observed in a low-income, urban classroom setting.
- Monitored students’ reading levels and literacy development.
- Lead small group guided reading centers that focused on fluency and reading comprehension.
- Administered DIBELS literacy testing to students.
Freshman Early Childhood Education Experience: 4th Grade
Saint Joan of Arc School, Hershey, PA February – April 2015
- Observed peer relationships and social/emotional development among fourth grade students in a private school setting.
- Tracked the academics and behavior of the same student in four content areas: Religion, Spanish, Science, Social Studies.
- Aided students in the translation of Spanish language into English language.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Assistant Teacher, Paid Employee
Quala Care Child Center, Linthicum Heights, MD June 2015 – January 2016
- Gained teaching experience working as a teacher assistant in a child care facility. Responsibilities include supervising children, organizing various activities such as crafts, games, and centers, as well as providing meals.
Nanny, Paid
Catonsville, MD Summer 2016
- Gained child care experience working as a summer nanny for a one-year-old child and a five-year-old child. Responsibilities include promoting the children’s wellbeing and safety, providing meals, and planning inside and outside activities.
Science on Saturdays (SOS), Teaching Assistant
Spanish American Civic Association, Tec Centro, Lancaster, PA January 2018 – April 2018
- Worked as teaching assistant to gain experience in STEM education as well as support the Hispanic student community.
- Responsibilities include assisting and leading various STEM demonstrations and experiments for elementary age students.
ACTIVITIES
NSTA-EC Member 2016 – 2018
Study Abroad Experience
- The University of Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina Summer 2017
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mandated Reporting of Abuse Workshop Training Fall 2016
Project Learning Tree Science Education Conference March 2017
Elizabethtown College Tempest Day of Action September 2017
Amplify Assessment Training – mClass Reading 3D August 2018
Seclusion and Restraint Training August 2018
AWARDS AND HONORS
Elizabethtown College Academic Dean’s List Fall 2016 – Spring 2018