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Jennifer Schwartz
JSchwartz387@hotmail.com
(630) 747-4792
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All About Me
I was born and raised in Aurora, Illinois,
where I attended and graduated from West
Aurora High School. I then went to
Valparaiso University in Indiana to obtain a
degree in Elementary Education as well as
play division one Women’s tennis on an
athletic grant. I graduated with honors and
received my diploma in May of 2009. Upon
graduation, I have been working with a wide
range of children teaching tennis as well as in
private/public schools.
From an early age, I have been teaching
and observing in some form. In grade
school, I would go to where my aunt
taught and was inspired by everything
she did. By high school I was teaching
tennis to children of all ages, adults, and
special needs individuals. Then in
college, I had the wonderful opportunity to
tutor as well as student teaching at the
third grade level. I have volunteered
coaching boy’s and girl’s high school
tennis teams here in Illinois and substitute
taught in various districts. Presently, I am a
paraprofessional for the kindergarten level at
Freeman Elementary School in Aurora as well
as introducing the sport of tennis to three,
four, and five year olds. Additionally, I live
close to my parents and have an older sister,
Jonna, who lives in Montana with her husband
and three dogs.
Thus, all these experiences have shaped who I
am today as a teacher as well as an individual.
I am thankful and lucky to have had all these
opportunities and am looking forward to the
ones in the future.
My Interests
*Playing/Coaching Tennis
*Reading
*Playing with my sister’s dogs
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My Abridged Philosophy of Education
I as a reflective practitioner and educator of
today’s youth have established goals and
expressed values of my own that I believe will
individualize my classroom and facilitate high
quality learning. These goals are to create a safe
learning environment where I stress parent
involvement, use key communication techniques,
and meet the needs of all students through a
variety of assessments.
One, communication is key to ensuring a safe and
positive learning environment. It is not just what
is being said in the classroom, but also what is
being done. I will make a continuous effort to
make sure all verbal and nonverbal
communication/interactions are appropriate and
allow students to feel free in the classroom and
encourage them to work openly with peers and
contribute to class discussions.
Second, communication with parents is also
extremely important and helpful to students’
transition from home to school. Frequent
newsletters informing parents what our class has
been working on as well as positive notes and
phone calls home will help keep parent
involvement and communication in the classroom
present. It is definitively vital for growth and
motivation of students.
Lastly, creating a classroom that engages all
students and fosters learning through motivation,
teaching to different learning styles as well as
multiple intelligences, and the curriculum will
surely form an atmosphere where students can
benefit. Being able to differentiate instruction,
effectively use RTI, and understand strengths and
weaknesses is imperative when establishing a
positive learning environment.
REMINDER!
“In teaching others we
teach ourselves.”
A Wise Proverb
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Professional Highlights
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Taught tennis to children who had cerebella
palsy
CURRICULUM:
Designed and taught extensive differentiated
instruction theme
LITERACY:
Took heightened reading program and passed
Reading Specialist Test in Indiana.
RELATIONSHIPS
Developed lasting relationships with former
colleges, parents, and students
My Mission Statement
I am an educator. I am passionate
about being a part of an active
community and providing a positive
learning environment for all children
to grow socially, emotionally, and
physically. In everything I do, I will
be guided by my values and continue
to evaluate my choices all while
seeking out opportunities to grow
professionally and inspire today’s
youth.