Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Counseling Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Jennifer Yalung

Rota

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Sinapalo Elementary School, adept at differentiated instruction and fostering student advocacy. Skilled in classroom management and compassionate counseling, I successfully implemented project-based learning, enhancing student engagement and self-esteem. Committed to collaboration with families and colleagues to drive academic success and emotional growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Sinapalo Elementary School
Rota
08.2013 - 08.2024
  • Delivered tailored academic and emotional support to meet varied learning styles.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Prepared detailed progress reports, and met regularly with parents to discuss student growth.
  • Incorporated project-based learning and social-emotional development activities.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students with diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
  • Provided guidance counseling services by addressing social and emotional issues affecting student success.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.

1st Grade Teacher

Koblerville Elementary School
Saipan
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Managed classroom of 20+ students with engaging lesson plans
  • Facilitated weekly after-school art programs for students in grades 1–3
  • Partnered with parents and staff to address behavioral issues and support student success
  • Emphasized hands-on activities and field trips to promote active learning

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

New Era University
01.1996

Skills

  • Student Support and Counseling Techniques
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Positive Behavioral Strategies
  • Arts & Crafts Integration
  • Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
  • Diligent
  • Flexible
  • Compassionate
  • Empathetic Listening and Communication
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Behavioral Intervention Strategies
  • Individual and Group Counseling Techniques
  • Student Advocacy and Goal Setting
  • Collaboration with Teachers and Families
  • Project-based learning
  • Team collaboration
  • Educational technology
  • Time management

Certification

Standard Elementary Education (K–8), 2026

Counseling Skills

  • Empathetic Listening and Communication
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Behavioral Intervention Strategies
  • Individual and Group Counseling Techniques
  • Student Advocacy and Goal Setting
  • Collaboration with Teachers and Families

Affiliations

  • swimming
  • cooking
  • singing

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year 2023

Timeline

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Sinapalo Elementary School
08.2013 - 08.2024

1st Grade Teacher

Koblerville Elementary School
01.2009 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

New Era University
Jennifer Yalung