Jeanette

M. Carlson


AREAS OF FOCUS

13601 S 44th Street | Bellevue, NE | 402-598-5112

mrsjcarlson@gmail.com | @mrsjcarlson

Encouraging a Collabortive Environment

Researching and Using Best Practices
Sharing Reources and Ideas
Implementing Project Based Learning
Engaging the Community and Parents

Integrating Technology
Developing Relevant Curriculum
Expanding the Classroom Walls
Facilitating the Application of Learning
Encouraging a Life-long Learning Mindset

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bellevue Public Schools, Bellevue West High School
Bellevue, NE
Business Teacher, Department Chair
August 2000-Present

Develop and implement innovative, research-based lesson plans to increase motivation and
achievement
Plan and implement differentiated activities to engage learners and capitalize on their unique
learning styles
Implement iPads into the classroom using a shared model so that all students could benefit
from the opportunities provided
Work with students on a regular basis to help them become digitally literate and responsible
digital citizens
Publish resources and lesson plans to support student learning to an online community of
educators through Twitter and Weebly
Provide authentic learning experience for students by integrating technology tools that help
improve productivity and creativity
Seek constant professional development in order to provide students with curriculum and
activities that help them be successful
Interact with and instruct a wide variety of personalities and learning styles in the classroom
Assist with developing local and state curriculum including Entrepreneurship, Personal
Finance, Management and Leadership and Information Technology

Other District Professional Responsibilities

iPad Academy Member
o Selected as one of the pioneers of iPad implementation in Bellevue Public Schools
o Implemented iPads into four classes using the shared model
o Adept at making daily adjustments to the use of iPads in a shared classroom
o Introduced digital portfolios to students as a way to showcase and reflect on their
learning
o Able to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and quickly adapt to change in a
classroom of thirty students with varying ability levels
o Communicate and share ideas through the use of a Weebly blog and Twitter
o Instruct students on how to apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use
information

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Technology Trainer
o Facilitated the creation of faculty technology trainers as part of the school
improvement goal to improve technology skills
o Assist staff members with a wide range of technology issues as they occur
o Built a strong rapport with staff which in turn lead them to feel comfortable asking
for help
o Led staff technology sessions during in-service on a variety of technology topics

Department Chair
o Handle concerns and managed conflict within the department
o Serve on building leadership team that helps identify and resolve building problems
o Assist with maintaining consistent enrollment in elective business courses due to
quality content and reputation

National Honor Society Sponsor
o Coordinate the selection process of National Honor Society members through a very
organized and detailed process
o Organize multiple service opportunities for students to give back to the community
o Develop and implement ideas for a group service project aimed to raise over $1000
for a chosen charity

School Accreditation Teams
o Selected to serve on two building accreditation teams, currently co-chair
o Assisted in implementing the use of technology trainers in the building to meet
technology goal
o Served on a sub-committee to assist with the school wide improvement goal,
increasing reading scores
o Helping with implementation of an advisory program to provide a mentor for all
students

Fairmont Public Schools
7-12 Business Teacher

Implemented instruction for seven different business courses
Served as yearbook and newsletter advisor
Acted as sponsor of Future Business Leaders of America
Assisted with speech and one-act student teams

Fairmont, NE
August 1997-May 1999

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Cornerstone Bank
Teller

York, NE
June 1999-June 2000

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Education

Emphasis: Instructional Technology
Peru State College-Omaha, NE
August 2004

Bachelor of Science
Business Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE
May 1996