JODI L.

HARTMAN
605 Catalina Ave.
Waverly, IA 50677
Email: jodi.hartman@wsr.k12.ia.us
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a fifth grader teacher.
EDUCATION:
01/04 - 05/07 Illinois State University Normal, Illinois
Master of Science in Education
Special Education Emphasis
Endorsement in Learning Behavior Specialist I
8/99 - 05/01 Illinois State University Normal, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Illinois Teaching Certificate Type 03
Endorsements in Social Science and Language Arts
08/97 05/99 Joliet Junior College Joliet, Illinois
Associates in Science
AWARDS:
National Board Certified Teacher 2008
Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
08/13 Present Waverly Middle School Waverly, Iowa
5th Grade Teacher
08/06 05/13 Tri-Valley Middle School Downs, Illinois
5th Grade Teacher

Designed units and lessons aligned with Common Core for Math, Social Studies,
and Reading
Utilized multimedia resources and real world examples to engage students in
problem-solving and perseverance
Integrated technology into lessons to engage learners using iPads, Smart Board,
and Blogs
Utilized ongoing informal and formal assessment to measure effectiveness of
teaching and optimize student learning, adapting and differentiating instruction
where necessary
Collaborated with local university in measurement studies
Wrote multiple grants in order to purchase more resources for Math curriculum

Coordinated multiple community service projects such as local food drive

Collaborated with other teachers as integral member of problem-solving team
Mentored other potential National Board Candidates
Assisted in writing documentation to become Blue Ribbon School

08/03 07/06 Chester-East Lincoln Elementary Lincoln, Illinois

Sixth Grade School Teacher

Established effective classroom management skills

Presented numerous workshops including technology advanced training
Co-President of CELEA (Teachers Union)
Member of Labor Management Committee and Technology Committee
Developed curriculum as an LD Resource Specialist in areas of Reading and
Language Arts
Trained in writing IEPs

08/02 07/07 Sylvan Learning Center Bloomington, Illinois

Taught Reading, Math, Writing, Study Skills, and ACT Verbal classes
Manager of the Study Skills Program and administered assessment practices

08/02 05/03 Danvers Elementary School Danvers, Illinois

Worked as Reading Recovery Teacher with students K-6 on a 3:1 ratio

08/01 08/02 Cunningham Elementary School Joliet, Illinois

Fifth Grade Teacher

Assumed everyday responsibilities of the classroom teacher

Created and implemented grade appropriate lesson plans including Science, Art,
Music and P.E.
Participated in Rendezvous with a Comet training/project
Assisted students in after school tutoring program/mentoring program
Spokesperson for school for Drug Free America Program
Member of Cunningham PTA