Jenny Lathrop,

BA, MA

Venner Strasse 10
Bonn, Germany 53177
Skype: jennifer.lathrop
Phone: +49 171 153 2735
Email: colinandjenny6@gmail.com
Imaginative, motivated and charismatic educator with outstanding presentation and curriculum development
skills. Knowledgeable in teaching literacy skills, mathematics concepts, and the arts. Talented in creating multiple
forms of visual art. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills which foster meaningful relationships
with students, staff and parents. Adept at managing several projects simultaneously. Proven ability to
maintain a well-disciplined and highly motivated classroom. Focused with an unyielding commitment to
excellence and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment where innovative ideas are shared.

Areas of Expertise:
MYP PYP Atlas Rubicon Visible Thinking iSams MAP testing Managebac SMART Board Google Docs and Apps
Apple platform, iPads and programs Understanding by Design Standards-based learning Moodle Turning Point Grade Quick
Wikis Blogger/Weebly Phase documents Classroom management Communication with parents and community

Classroom tools include:

* Readers and Writers Workshops

* Leveled/Guided Readers

* Digital learning

* Differentiation

* Interdisciplinary Units

* Units of Inquiry

* Whole Brain Teaching

* Investigations Mathematics

* IT Integration

Education, Honors, and Certifications

Master of Arts in Teaching with Certification (2007)
Aurora University, Williams Bay, WI, 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (2004)
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, 3.5 GPA
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Member
Study Abroad (2003)
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and the University of London
Certifications
Wisconsin State 1-8 Ed. June, 2007 Illinois State K-8 Ed. June, 2007 Middle School Art. June, 2007

Teaching Experience
Grade 5 PYP Teacher
Bonn International School, Bonn, Germany
Currently teach the Primary Years Program in the homeroom.
. Use iPad, MacBooks and digital tools to guide student inquiry.
. Incorporate global issues into the classroom.
. Led the grade 5 students in their PYP Exhibition.
. Held grade-level assemblies to demonstrate learning

2013-Present

PYP/MYP Visual Arts Teacher

2011- 2013
Canadian International School, Singapore, Singapore
Taught PYP and MYP Visual Arts (ECE-Grade 10).
Initiated, developed and began the first visual arts program on the TK campus.
Proposed, organized and coordinated Arts Nights which are open to the school, parents and community.
Researched and wrote interdisciplinary PYP visual arts units linked to the Units of Inquiry while collaborating with teachers.
Collaborated with grade 6 teachers to help students with Exhibition.
Facilitated a wide range of field trip experiences to the various art museums and exhibitions around Singapore.
Created, wrote and implemented MYP Visual Arts curriculum that aligns with Music, Drama and other core classes.
Art and Drama Teacher
Casablanca American School, Casablanca, Morocco
Taught art grades K-7 and middle school theater.
Created integrated unit plans on Atlas Rubicon while collaborating with homeroom teachers on integrated units.

2010-2011

Designed and implemented whole-school art activities and performances.

Incorporated local artists into the classroom to present lessons on pottery, tile work and henna design.
Developed murals, displays and presentations of artwork.
Planned and coordinated an Arts Night to showcase student work from the year.

Teacher, Grade 4
2009-2010
Casablanca American School, Casablanca, Morocco
Improved student learning through differentiated lesson plans. Students worked at their individual levels and were challenged
with a variety of projects and assessments.
Used MAP data to effectively evaluate students abilities and growth needs. Saw scores improve dramatically because of targeted
teaching in different areas.
Collaborated with reading specialist, ELL, PACE and specialist teachers to create well-rounded lessons that are enhanced with
additional activities and learning activities.
Teacher, Grade 5
2007-2009
Colegio Karl C. Parrish, Barranquilla, Colombia
Assessed student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, checklists, and student
portfolios.
Taught a balanced reading program using the Four Blocks while including leveled readers, differentiation, and writers workshop.
Integrated technology into all subject areas. Technology used included a Smart board, Turning Point, Inspiration, Moodle, video
technology, and student computers.
Actively engaged students by using different strategies of teaching including the use of manipulatives, audio and visual aids, and
recognizing the multiple intelligences.

Relevant Experience
Student Teacher, Grade 2
Jackson Elementary, Elkhorn, WI
Substitute Teacher, Grades K-8
Big Foot Area Schools, Walworth, WI
Early Childhood Special Education Assistant
Monroe Elementary, Janesville, WI

2006-2007
2006-2007
2005-2006

Extra-Curriculars and Coaching

MYP Student Council Advisor, 2011-2013
Global Issues Network Advisor, 2011-2012
JV Volleyball Coach, 2009-2001
Tap Dance Instructor, 2011

Varsity Volleyball Coach, 2009-2011

Elementary Student Council Advisor, 2007-2009
Elementary and Middle School Volleyball Coach, 2009-2001

Community Service
SPCA Volunteer, 2011-2012
Outreach to Teach, 2006
Phi Eta Sigma, 2002-2004

Peoples Improvement Organization, 2011-2012

Tabitha Housebuild- Cambodia, 2011
Brown County PALS Program, 2002-2004

Caring for Cambodia, 2012

Camp Hope Counselor, 2002-2006
Phuture Phoenix, 2003-2006

Professional Development in Education

Student Wisconsin Education Association (Chapter Organizer and President), 2005-2007
Served on the State Board of Directors and as President for 2 years, collaborated with the Wisconsin Department of Education
on licensing issues, and wrote and received a grant from the National Education Association to improve a local school.
Foreign Languages
Possess basic French and intermediate Spanish speaking, writing, and reading skills.
Presenter, PYP Teachers in Singapore Network- Inspiring Young Scientists and Mathematicians, 2012.
Conferences and Seminars
PYP Exhibition, IBO Workshop, Coventry, UK, 2014
Visible Thinking Seminar, Ron Ritchart. Singapore, Singapore,
2012. MYP Category I Workshop. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2012.
CPR and First Aid Certification, 2012.
Space Academy for Educators.
US. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, 2010.
NEA Spring Professional Development Conference, 2006.
NEA Fall Professional Development Conference, 2006.

Interests:

Bill and Ochan Powell, Differentiation, Bonn, DE, 2014

PYP Induction. Singapore, Singapore, 2011.
PYP Making it Happen. Online workshop, 2012
MAIS Conference. Tunis, Tunisia, 2010.
SACCS Math Workshop, 2008.
NEA Fall Professional Development Conference, 2005.
Wisconsin Education Association Convention, 2006.

In my free time, I like to run, scuba dive, play volleyball, draw, paint and read. I also love to travel and learn new languages.