Jenna Gerstle

Experience

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  Incarnation Catholic School Dayton, OH

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2022

  7+ years serving as First Grade Teacher at a high-achieving, PK-8 grade, Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, fulfilling the following roles, while maintaining the flexibility required to be accountable for the safety, well-being, and academic growth of a classroom of up to 26 intellectually diverse learners.• Designed engaging learning experiences and built content to increase student reading and math fluency by 80% annually.• Developed and reviewed curriculum for six courses including first grade Language Arts, Phonics, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Religion.• Utilized data-driven approach to build instruction focused on reading fluency, reading comprehension, and math concepts. • Cultivated relationships with administrators, colleagues, parents, and students to articulate students’ understanding and present findings of students' progress.• Re-organized classroom environment and created innovative online Covid-friendly distance learning modules and materials. • Integrated educational technology using iPads and an interactive projector to increase student technical literacy and topic comprehension. Show less Led or served as key contributor on a variety of curriculum design, development, and evaluation teams meeting all project deadlines and achieving all goals and objectives.• Conducted a team of educators in the design, planning and execution of activities, games, and curriculum at K-8 levels to celebrate Right to Read Week (annual event to enhance reading enjoyment).• Contributed on Social Studies team charged with mapping district-wide standards and assuring they are met using curriculum mapping methodology and create new content as needed. • Served as team liaison for new curriculum technology coordination and implementation. Show less

  • First Grade Teacher

    Aug 2015 - Oct 2022

  • Co-Teacher with Speech and Language Pathologist

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2022

  • Committee-Based Curriculum Design and Evaluation

    Aug 2015 - Jun 2022

  • Clinical Educator

    Sept 2020 - May 2021
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  Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

  Oct 2022 - now

  • Optimizes efficiency by managing calendars, processing mail, and addressing general administrative needs for Partners, Associates, and Paralegals, resulting in an increase in overall productivity.• Oversees the monthly pre-bills for accuracy and timely mailing of invoices to dozens of clients to ensure payment is received.• Edits, prepares, and files pleadings with various courts, meeting stringent requirements and consistently achieving adherence to court deadlines.• Facilitates communication with the Accounting Department and new clients to streamline the engagement process with the firm. Show less • Provided comprehensive support to Partners, Associates, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants by efficiently managing general administrative needs and implemented time-saving organizational strategies, resulting in increased productivity.• Received commendations for consistently exceeding deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization in administrative tasks.• Created and meticulously maintained client files which led to a reduction in retrieval time and enhancing overall efficiency, ensuring client information was easily accessible for timely decision-making and client-relations.• Compiled and filed visa petitions so that foreign nationals can receive work visas in the U.S. Received positive feedback for accuracy and timeliness in managing the visa application process.• Drafted and mailed client letters and emails, resulting in an increase in timely communication with clients and foreign nationals about visa applications/status. Show less

  • Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation)

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Practice Support Specialist (Immigration)

    Oct 2022 - Aug 2023