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Aimee Jordan
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Retired math teacher offering 28 years of experience in education. Certified to teach Middle Grades Math and Special Education Students grades K-12. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Currently seeking a position which uses skills, energy, and strengths outside of the traditional classroom setting. Experience in customer service plus years of working and communicating successfully with parents, peers, students with differing abilities, and administrators will be an asset to any company.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Carnegie Learning
Online Math Tutor
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Implemented differentiated instructional techniques catering to diverse learner abilities within the same virtual classroom setting.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and interactive activities in online tutoring sessions.
- Applied creative teaching methodologies which made difficult topics more accessible while retaining academic rigor.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, identifying areas of weakness and developing targeted strategies for improvement.
- Conducted periodic assessments to measure student growth, adjusting teaching methods accordingly to optimize results.
- Fostered a supportive virtual community where students could openly discuss challenges and celebrate successes together.
- Simplified complex mathematical concepts through clear explanations and step-by-step demonstrations, fostering deeper comprehension among students.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, facilitating timely adjustments to instructional strategies as needed.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students better understand math concepts.
- Fostered and maintained strong and trusting rapport with students to promote positive learning experiences.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Carson Middle School
2022-2023 School Yr 8th Grade Math Support Teacher
08.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- 8th Grade Math Support teacher and 4/5 Grade Special Education Math Resource class.
- 2021-2022 6th Grade Math Teacher
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Used Infinite Campus to upload all student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
Westside Middle School
6th Gr Math Teacher and 6th/8th Gr Digital Math
08.2018 - 06.2021
Job overview
- 2018-2020 6th Grade Math Teacher
- 2020-2021 6th and 8th Grade Digital Math Teacher
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
Claxton Middle School
Special Education Teacher and 6th Grade Math Teach
08.2004 - 08.2017
Job overview
- 2004-2006 Special Education Resource and Co-teacher for 6th grade
- 2006-2017 6th Grade Math Teacher
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Served RTI Team from 2010 - 2017 years at Claxton Middle School.
- Co-Chair for PBIS Team for school year 2016-2017.
- Design/Leadership Team for school years 2015 - 2017.
- State of Georgia student growth data showed highly effective teacher from 2010 - 2017
- Helped struggling students understand and explore foundational concepts in mathematics by using diverse instructional and tutoring strategies.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
Madison County Middle School
Special Education Teacher
08.2001 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Co-Taught in 8th grade Science, 8th grade Georgia Studies, and 8th Grade Math.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Clements Middle School
Special Education Teacher
08.1995 - 08.2001
Job overview
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and emergency sight word.
- Instructed students with Learning Disabilities and Emotional Behavior Disorder disabilities, and Mild Intellectual disabilities.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Education
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus, GA
Master of Education from Special Education - Learning Disabilities
12.1998
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus, GA
Bachelor of Science from History
1985
Skills
- Good telephone etiquette
- Adaptability
- Computer proficiency
- Teamwork
- Organizational ability
- Ability To Take Initiative
- Active Participation
- Strong Algebra and general math skills
- Accurate Sales Transactions
- Financial Transactions
- Equipment Disinfection
- Counter Sanitization
- Cash Register Operations
- Belt Conveyors
Timeline
Online Math Tutor
Carnegie Learning
10.2023 - Current
2022-2023 School Yr 8th Grade Math Support Teacher
Carson Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2023
6th Gr Math Teacher and 6th/8th Gr Digital Math
Westside Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher and 6th Grade Math Teach
Claxton Middle School
08.2004 - 08.2017
Special Education Teacher
Madison County Middle School
08.2001 - 08.2004
Special Education Teacher
Clements Middle School
08.1995 - 08.2001
Georgia Southwestern State University
Master of Education from Special Education - Learning Disabilities
Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelor of Science from History
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