Jenna Howe

10580 McCamish Road, Philpot, KY 42366

(270) 302-8464; Jenna.Howe216@topper.wku.edu
Objective
To obtain a teaching position in which I can utilize my passion for teaching and create a positive experience for the students through
the implementation of various teaching methods and collaborate with other teachers to work on standards-based units.

Education
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education expected December 2014, Western Kentucky University
GPA: 3.87; Deans List
Associates of Arts May 2013, Owensboro Community Technical College

Teaching Experience
Student teacher: Audubon Elementary School, Owensboro, KY; Fall 2014
Fifth Grade: October 13, 2014 Present
Implemented project-based learning experiences for students in order to create high student interest.
Utilized social media in the classroom including the use of Edmodo to improve student communication.
Currently leading collaborative effort with faculty to plan and implement family reading night.
Kindergarten: August 13, 2014 October 3, 2014
Created, applied, and analyzed a Math Standards-Based Unit on greater than and less than. This included creating and
administering pre-test, designing lessons based on the results, and implementing lessons.
Designed and implemented ability grouped reading centers to meet individual students needs.
Regularly attended faculty meetings, professional learning communities meetings (PLC), and professional developments.
Assisted in the development of the schools vision statement, which included creating the long and short term goals, the
values the school embodies, and the schools mission statement.
Collaborated with cooperating teacher to create effective co-teaching lessons.
Block II: Cravens Elementary School, Owensboro, KY; Spring 2014
Fourth Grade:
Created, applied, and analyzed a Math Standards-Based Unit on measurement and data.
Designed and implemented a Five E science lesson based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Assisted faculty in implementing family reading night.
Conducted individual reading conferences with students to check for comprehension.
Collaborated with guidance counselor to meet a students need in order to be successful in the classroom. This included
researching and implementing strategies to assist student when needed.

Teaching Related Experience

Title I Summer Camp Instructional Assistant, Daviess County Public Schools, Owensboro, KY; Summer 2014
Experience included assisting lead teacher in the implementation of reading and math lessons to first grade students, leading
centers, and implementing engaging kinesthetic activities.
After-School Aide, Highland Elementary School, Owensboro, KY; August 2011- May 2014
Worked primarily with first, second, and third grade but assisted with all elementary grades. Created a structured
environment, assisted students with completing homework and created engaging activities for students to do afterschool.
Completed fifteen hours of professional development to grow as an aide.
Spring Break Camp Leader, Daviess County Public Schools, Owensboro; KY, Spring 2014
Managed a fun and active week for students kindergarten through fifth grade. Supervised students during daily field trips.

Professional Development
TeachMeet 2014, August 6, 2014
Gained exposure to a variety of technology; Aurasma, Socrative, qr codes, Weebly and Thinglink
Project Wild, April 3, 2014
Exposed to a variety of engaging, kinesthetic, and cross curricular science lessons

Jenna Howe
10580 McCamish Road, Philpot, KY 42366
(270) 302-8464; Jenna.Howe216@topper.wku.edu
References
Andrea Head
Kindergarten Teacher, Audubon Elementary School
300 Worthington Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
Work: (270) 852-7150
Email: Andrea.Head@daviess.kyschools.us
Sarah Velotta
Fifth Grade Math Teacher, Audubon Elementary School
300 Worthington Road
Owensboro, KY 42301
Work: (270) 852-7150
Email: Sarah.Velotta@daviess.kyschools.us
Pamela Janoski
Instructor, Western Kentucky University
4821 New Hartford Road
Owensboro KY, 42303
Work: (270) 684-9797
Email: Pamela.Janoski@wku.edu