Jennifer Ferris
O'Fallon
Summary
Motivated Middle School Teacher with experience teaching required curriculum using engaging teaching methods. Driven to share insightful lessons on grammar, spelling, writing processes, and other key areas. Enthusiastic about helping students develop and achieve full potential.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservation Education Consultant
Missouri Department of Conservation
Poplar Bluff
06.2005 - 01.2006
- Engaged in research activities related to current trends in the field of education consulting.
Instructor
Missouri Botanical Gardens
St. Louis, Missouri
01.1995 - 01.2006
- Organized curriculum lessons with fellow instructors
- Received scholarship from Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Instructed teachers from metro St. Louis area in the Institute's science curriculum
- Instructed science camp for St. Louis area students
Middle School Science Teacher
Parkway School District
Chesterfield
08.2006 - 05.2025
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and projects.
- Assessed student understanding by administering periodic exams and quizzes.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and behavior.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Francis Howell School District
Weldon Spring
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Planned, organized and managed classroom activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Filled in for classroom teacher that left mid-year.
Casual and Part-time Teacher
Coffs Harbour Schools
Australia
09.2003 - 12.2004
- Casual (substitute) and part-time teaching in Australia
- Focused in gifted education
Fourth Grade Teacher
Brentwood School District
St Louis
09.2000 - 06.2003
- Organized field trips that provided opportunities for experiential learning outside the classroom.
- Held parent conferences on a regular basis in order to discuss student progress.
- Planned, organized and managed classroom activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Focus in Social Studies for all fourth grade classes.
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Ferguson Florissant School District
Florissant
08.1992 - 06.2000
- Planned and implemented lessons in core subjects, including math, science, reading, language arts and social studies.
Education
Master of Arts - Environmental Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-1992
Skills
- Certified Early Childhood Education (Pre-K - 3)
- Certified Elementary Education (1-6)
- Certified Physical Education (K-12)
- Certified Health (K-12)
Accomplishments
- Loeb Award Finalist-St. Louis Science Center, 2009
- Received "Humane Educator of the Year" Award, Humane Society of Missouri, 1995
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Parkway School District
08.2006 - 05.2025
Fourth Grade Teacher
Francis Howell School District
01.2006 - 06.2006
Conservation Education Consultant
Missouri Department of Conservation
06.2005 - 01.2006
Casual and Part-time Teacher
Coffs Harbour Schools
09.2003 - 12.2004
Fourth Grade Teacher
Brentwood School District
09.2000 - 06.2003
Instructor
Missouri Botanical Gardens
01.1995 - 01.2006
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Ferguson Florissant School District
08.1992 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Environmental Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
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