1. Jennifer “Paige” Poehler
6578 Eagle Crest Drive 502-338-8658
Milton, FL 32570 paigelpoehler@yahoo.com
Profile
High School Math Teacher with experience teaching both high school and college-level courses; extensive experience in
oral presentations, composition of research proposals, group management & facilitation, and survey construction &
administration with a passion for learning and approaching new experiences & opportunities head-on.
Personal Strengths
- Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot, and problem solve
- Work well under pressure and recognize the importance of teamwork and collaboration
- Creative thinker, detail-oriented with impeccable communication skills, both written & oral
- Organized, assertive, determined and approachable
- Leadership skills including the ability to motivate others and keep projects on track
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology – The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), Reading, PA
o 4.0 GPA – Graduated Summa Cum Laude (May 2013)
- Participated in Teacher In-Service Training Sessions to further skills & education in the classroom
o Continuing education in math methods
o At-Risk Student Analysis training
o Student Intervention training
Career History
Gulf Breeze High School – Gulf Breeze, FL 9/2014–present
Math Teacher
- Responsible for teaching math to students in grades 9-12
o Courses include Algebra 2, Liberal Arts Math, Geometry & Math for College Readiness
- Facilitate differentiated instruction to meet the various learning styles of all students
- Present new material in an effective way
- Follow state curriculum to prepare students for mandatory state testing with high-scoring results
- Hold departmental duties such as monitoring hallway & the school cafeteria
- Faculty sponsor for the Animal Welfare Club
Penn State Berks Campus – Reading, PA 9/2011-5/2013
Research Assistant
- Analyzed history text books with an emphasis on Women’s Studies, to determine how women are portrayed
in historical contexts
- Conducted extensive literature searches on media literacy, the portrayal of women in media & marketing, the
power of teaching with images in history classrooms & images of women
- Conducted literature searches on Social Studies education
Internship Experience – Career Services – 150 hours 1/2013-5/2013
- Assisted in implementing a program to help improve faculty advising of students
- Observed career counseling sessions with students
- Worked collaboratively with other administrative departments on campus to improve overall services offered
2. Internship Experience – Research – 300 hours 8/2012-12/2012
- Acted as teaching assistant to undergraduate students
- Conducted a research study managing hundreds of participants
- Completed a literature review regarding the primary aggressors in domestic assault cases
- Edited study materials for clarification, relevance & uniformity
- Completed data entry to be analyzed by superiors
Internship Experience – Family Guidance Center – 75 hours 1/2012-5/2012
- Facilitated a Dialectical Behavior Therapy support group on a weekly basis
- Observed Dialectical Behavior group sessions as well as individual counseling sessions
- Learned to facilitate mindfulness activities for groups & individuals
Other Experience
Independent Study 1/2013-5/2013
- Conducted a study of domestic violence assault with hundreds of participants
- Designed on online study to supplement the written format of domestic violence assault study
- Completed data entry & statistical analysis
- Taught research interns how to conduct studies with the proper protocol
- Revised a literature review on the subject of primary aggressors in domestic violence assault
Desk Attendant – Bikram Yoga West – Reading, PA 1/2012-5/2013
- Facilitated student check-in process & collected payments
- Briefed new students on class & studio expectations including style & policies
- Managed records of student attendance to maintain accuracy
- Performed opening & closing duties of the studio
- Other various secretarial duties
Full-Time Caretaker – Private Family – Schwenksville, PA 2010-2011
- Monitored, encouraged & provided care for two children during parental absence
- Provided tutoring services to both children in all subjects
- Provided transportation to and from school
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology – The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), Reading, PA
o 4.0 GPA – Graduated Summa Cum Laude (May 2013)
- Participated in Teacher In-Service Training Sessions to further skills & education in the classroom
o Continuing education in math methods
o At-Risk Student Analysis training
o Student Intervention training
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Types 79 WPM
References available upon request