"We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own." Ben SweetlandEducational Background:
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
BS in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Professional Instructional II Certificate- Active
Coursework hours met- 2010-2018
2005-2010
2000-2005
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Level 3 Certification in Religion - Active
Educational Development - (Listed below-coursework since 2018- 106.5 hours accumulated towards next Education Period)
37 years of teaching in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia:
25 Years at Visitation BVM School
12 Years at Mother of Divine Providence School
Grades Taught:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th
Experienced Tutor:
Tutor of children in Kindergarten Through 7th grade
Subject Areas- reading and phonics; math; study skills; English (grammar and writing skills)
Contact Information:
email address (preferred)
carol.jeffers@visitationbvmschool.org
or
610-539-6080 Ext. 7309
Educational Development - (Listed below-coursework since 2018- 106.5 hours accumulated towards next Education Period)
Coursework -Act 48 Credits
PACT Summer Tech Academy 2021
Utilizing Digital Drawing Tools, Digital Formative Assessments, Differentiation in Google,
Enhancing Classroom Presentations with Peardeck
A Framework for Individualization in Mathematics
Teaching Problem Solving in Math for Elementary Learners
New Research Briefing: The Five Key Elements of Effective Online Teaching and Learning
The Science, Art, and Craft of Teaching Reading and Writing
10 Ways to Reimagine the Role of Educator as Literacy Leader
Awesome K-5 Science Activities That Work...Everywhere!
Science and Literacy Instruction: You Don't Have to Choose
What Kids Are Reading (and Not Reading) in 2021
Tomorrow's New Normal: What It Means for Professional Development
6 Ways to Engage and Strengthen Young Writers
When Modeling Gets Messy: Help Students Discover New Ways of Thinking About Math Modeling
Mathematics Pedagogy: Rigor and Engagement
Understanding and Boosting Student Engagement in Today's 21st Century Learning Environments
Lights, Action, Learning: Boosting Engagement by Creating and Using Instructional Video
AASA Leading for Equity: Leading from the Center by Promoting Equity in Schools and Classrooms
Developing Executive Functioning Skills in Class and at a Distance
Writing Across the Curriculum focusing on Constructed Responses
Assessment and Intervention for Executive Functioning Difficulties
PACT Summer Tech Academy 2019
Google Drawings, Google Classroom, Google Forms, Greenscreening, Video/Audio Recording
Academic Language as a Pathway to Learning
Meaningful Making- A Spotlight on Teaching Writing Elementary
Critical Analysis of Text
Coursework in same time period that does not count towards Act 48 hours-
Smart Learning Suite
Google Apps and Extensions for the Elementary Classroom
Using Zoom Tools for Student Engagement
Google Classroom: Setting Up, Organizing, Archiving, and More
Create Self-Checking Quizzes with Google Forms
Online Game-Based Learning with Google
Exploring the Student Side of Google Classroom
Google Classroom 10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do
25 Years at Visitation BVM School
12 Years at Mother of Divine Providence School
Grades Taught:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th
Experienced Tutor:
Tutor of children in Kindergarten Through 7th grade
Subject Areas- reading and phonics; math; study skills; English (grammar and writing skills)
Contact Information:
email address (preferred)
carol.jeffers@visitationbvmschool.org
or
610-539-6080 Ext. 7309