Jen Battista

Elementary School Teacher

Phone: 517-404-4141 — 175 Albany Ave Thornwood, NY 10594 — E-Mail: jenbattista@gmail.com

Website Portfolio
http://jenbattista.weebly.com Professional Profile
Devoted teacher adept at developing and implementing a responsive and engaging classroom
Education while incorporating curriculum guidelines. Committed to instilling confidence in students and
ensuring that all students are welcomed into a stimulated and supportive learning environment,
Southern New Hampshire
University where they are all held to the same high expectations.
Masters in Education,
Elementary Education Teaching Experience
Western Michigan University
Teacher Grade 1 and Grade 4 Todd Elementary
BBA, Advertising
(Briarcliff School District) Briarcliff , NY Feb 2018 – Present
Mercy College Worked in a First Grade ICT classroom & general Fourth Grade classroom.

Certification • Implemented Reading Street curriculum as part of a balanced literacy

New York Childhood 1-6
Early Childhood Birth – Gr 2
Apple iPad Certified Teacher
STEAM Clubs
FLL Lego Robotics Mentor
• Differentiated instruction for all students including students with IEP’s and 504’s
• Technology infused classroom to facilitate learning
• Hands on exploration and creation for student engagement through ALU’s (Authentic Learning
Units) and STEAM activities
• Integrated Primary Singapore Math Common Core addition and Guided Math

Workshops & • TC Reading and Writing workshop and Daily 5

Additional Courses • Created responsive and student focused classroom
TC Small Group & Conferring • Designed lessons & environment to create student independence using Executive Function
FUNdations Level 1 • Inclusive classroom
Singapore Math Summer Institute
Whole Brain Learning • Established growth mindset and mindfulness thinking into the classroom
EF in Classroom: Designing
• Worked collaboratively with children, parents and colleagues
Lessons Course
Coding
Co-Teacher Grade 1 H ackley School Tarrytown, NY 2016 – Feb 2018
Skills Worked in a collaborative teaching environment, where I developed, planned, and incorporated the
Develop balanced literacy First Grade curriculum while creating a responsive classroom.
Excellent communication • Implemented balanced literacy, including Reading and Writing Workshop, word study, and
Sound work ethics guided reading using Fountas & Pinnell
Self-motivated • Developed differentiated instruction in academic curriculum including literacy, math, social
studies, & science; while using technology, manipulatives, & other resources
High level of energy
• Implemented and refined a high-quality, age appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of all
Able to inspire, comfort,
students in a cooperative learning environment
and build self-esteem
• Ability to successfully engage students with the goal of fostering their cognitive and social
Committees emotional growth
Kindness • Effective organizational and planning skills
Diversity • Member of the Social Studies, Math, and Diversity committee
Social Studies • Maintain timely records on all students

Math • Fountis and Pinnell literacy, Lucy Calkins Units of Study, and Singapore Mathematics training
• Training at the Reading and Writing Institute through Columbia University
Teacher / Site Director Grades 1 & 2 YM CA Greenwich, CT Summer 2016
Developed an enriched balanced literacy program for readers below grade level.
• Used 4 Blocks Literacy program for struggling readers, which was part of a balanced literacy program
• Developed and oversaw evidence-based program, Y Readers, for children who are reading behind grade level
• Coordinated and developed parent workshops to encourage reading at home
• Used STAR assessment and saw on average a 25% increase in grade level reading readiness by end of program

Substitute Teacher Grades K - 5

Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, and Hastings on Hudson School Districts 2015/2016 School Year
Substitute teacher for all grades, including literacy specialist.
• Used FUNdations for phonics work in grades K – 3
• Experience using Singapore Mathematics and Math Expressions
• Implemented lesson as well as enhanced lesson to strengthen student understanding & create active learning environment
• Maintained classroom rules and implemented clear expectations of student behavior for effective classroom management
• Create a warm & caring classroom where students were able to make discoveries, solve problems, & think independently
• Dobbs Ferry School District (Springhurst Elementary) grades K – 5
• Hastings on Hudson School District (Hillside Elementary) grades K – 4
• Ardsley School District (Concord Road Elementary) grades K - 4

Student Teacher Grade 4 Fireside Elementary Louisville, CO January – May 2015

• Earned high marks for the quality and creativity of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching
diverse subjects (e.g., language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and spelling)
• Developed lessons using technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, literacy and diversity
• Taught general education students as well as individuals with IEP’s and ELL students in an inclusive classroom
• Taught guided reading and close reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and comprehension
• Evaluated student progress and support recommendations for further student development
• Evaluated grade level literacy assessments using iReady, DRA, Fountas & Pinnell, and running record

Professional Experience
Online Digital Marketing Consultant, Boulder SEO Marketing 2012 – 2017
Marketing Manager, Rudi’s Organic Bakery 2010 –2012
Program Manager, Vail Resorts 2008 – 2010
Marketing Manager, Crocs 2006 – 2008

Education Professional Development

Getting Started with Executive Function in Your Classroom: Designing Lessons Plans to Build EF Skills 2019
Apple iPad Certified Teacher 2019
Small Group and Conferring Institute, K-2 (Reading & Writing Project, Columbia University) 2018
Classroom Management (NYIS) 2017
Foundational Reading Skills Mini Institute (Reading & Writing Project, Columbia University) 2017
FUNdations Level 1 Workshop (Wilson Language Learning Institute) 2017
Singapore Math Summer Institute, K-2 2017
Reading & Writing Units of Study (Reading & Writing Project, Columbia University) 2016