Jennifer Travaglia
Wilmington
Summary
Experienced teacher with over 25 years of service in all levels, and a variety of aspects, of education. Looking at taking skills and putting them towards something new. A dedicated professional with strong organizational skills & a logistical mind. Skilled in working with others, working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the work environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Noble Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Noble Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2023
- Design, implement and manage successful training for teachers to meet ever-changing technology needs.
- Team with teachers to create lessons that incorporate technology, evaluate and revise lessons in order to continually improve use of digital learning platforms/programs.
- Communicate with vendors to evaluate/order new technology for classroom and associated materials.
- Organize, schedule and facilitate Digital Citizenship courses to all 6th grade students.
- Work closely with School Administration on a variety of school related items to improve the school as a whole.
- Assist students & teachers with troubleshooting classroom technology issues (projecting, software, doc cams, login issues, etc...), resetting passwords & printing.
- Submit work orders for devices that are broken or not functioning as they should.
- Attend faculty meetings and professional development as needed.
- Work closely with colleagues in my position at other schools.
- Schedule & manage the use of laptop & iPad carts.
6th Grade Math & Science Teacher
Noble Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Created study guides and plans for student exam preparation based on self-designed practice tests and school curricula.
- Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in similar areas.
- Attended staff meetings and professional development as needed.
- Communicated often with families to develop positive partnerships so that students could be successful.
Mathematics Teacher
New Hanover High School
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering Algebra 1 topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
- Held regular office hours & tutoring to assist students struggling with materials.
- Kept abreast of developments and technological advances in mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
1st Grade Teacher
Academy Of St Joseph
08.1996 - 06.2001
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
Long Island University
Greenvale, NYBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Joseph's College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
State University of New York - Farmingdale
Skills
- Instructional Program Design
- Multi-Tasking/Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Organization
- Technology Integration
- Instructional Software
- Audiovisual Equipment
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Faculty and Staff Training
- Leadership
- Logistics
Timeline
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Noble Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Noble Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2023
6th Grade Math & Science Teacher
Noble Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2010
Mathematics Teacher
New Hanover High School
08.2001 - 06.2006
1st Grade Teacher
Academy Of St Joseph
08.1996 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
St. Joseph's College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
State University of New York - Farmingdale
Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
Long Island University
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