Resume

Jennifer Peterson Rau                                                     

528 9th St. E. Kalispell, MT 59901• (406) 451-8270•jenrau520@gmail.com

Online Instructor Teaching/Training

• Curriculum Development                                                 • Over 17 years of Experience in Management

• Classroom Management                                                                • Montana Teaching Certification (4B)

• Familiar with basic skills and educational philosophies                                  • Enforces school policies

Education

Ashford University Clinton, IA                                                                                                     February 2014

Master of Arts, Teaching and Learning with Technology

Ashford University Clinton, IA                                                                                                             April 2012

Bachelor of Arts, Social Science with Education Concentration 

Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts                                                                                  February 2005

Associates Degree in Specialized Business
Concentration: Hotel Restaurant Management

Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts                                                                                    January 2000 Associates Degree in Specialized Business
Concentration: Culinary Arts

Certifications

Montana Teaching Certification, Class 4B                                                                                    August 2012

Experience

Family and Consumer Science Teacher                                                                  August 2012 – June 2013

Shelby High School, Shelby, MT

• Created an appealing, positive learning environment featuring the use of performance assessment techniques, formative assessment, and student driven learning
• Integrated curriculum and methodical food laboratory activities, while incorporating computer applications to encourage and strengthen student learning
• Developed an education blog for student to access resources and retrieve assignments to assure success with class
• Maintained a positive learning environment while incorporating high levels of classroom and kitchen safety standards
• Provided an atmosphere that stimulates interest in learning while, creating an atmosphere of respect
• Organize collaborative and individual instruction to accomplish different academic levels of learning and learning styles
• Advised Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), organization
• Attend professional development to maintain high quality instruction
• Work closely with peers and parents in order to insure positive relationships

Lead Server/Bartender                                                                                             August 2008-August 2012

Choppers Grub & Pub, Big Sky, MT

·         Maintained open lines of communication between staff, management and customers to insure high quality standards

·         Coached and directed staff to assure all needs of customers and restaurant are exceeded

·         Ensured new staff members were trained properly on restaurant policies

·         Certified Alcohol Server

Associations

Associate Member- NEA – National Education Association

Associate Member- WAOE- World Association for Online Education

Student Member- USDLA- United States Distance Learning Association

Associate Member- eLearning Guild

Member- The Critical Thinking Community