Alexis Jackson
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Dedicated teaching professional experienced in providing high quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Proven track record of success in designing and delivering engaging and effective curriculum, developing lesson plans, and managing classrooms. Skilled in using innovative teaching methods to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, 5th RLA
Grand Prairie ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Motivate and engage students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Develop and maintain classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Deliver engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of class time.
- Foster environment conducive to open communication between teacher, student, parent relationships.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, implementation of best practices, professional development activities and sharing resources across grade levels.
- Establish individual goals for each student based on their academic needs and monitored performance throughout year.
Teacher, 1st, 2nd RLA & Social Studies
St. Philip's School
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development.
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
- Delivered engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of instruction time.
- Fostered an environment conducive to open communication between teacher, student, parent relationships.
Lead Teacher, Pre-K
Springhill Montessori School
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Organized classroom resources according to Montessori principles while ensuring safety guidelines were met at all times.
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of manipulatives, materials, and techniques to teach language arts, mathematics, practical life skills, science, social studies, and art.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies such as hands-on activities, role playing, cooperative learning groups, and technology integration.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for students through effective classroom management techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents by engaging them in their child's education.
Education
Bachelors of Science In Interdisciplinary Studies -
University of North Texas
Dallas, Texas05.2019
Associates of Science -
Richland Community College
Dallas, Texas05.2017
Skills
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Parent and Student Communication
- Project-Based Learning
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Team Building
References
References available upon request
Certification
English Language Arts and Reading with STR (4-8)
Reading Academy Completion
Timeline
Teacher, 5th RLA
Grand Prairie ISD
08.2023 - Current
Teacher, 1st, 2nd RLA & Social Studies
St. Philip's School
08.2020 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher, Pre-K
Springhill Montessori School
05.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelors of Science In Interdisciplinary Studies -
University of North Texas
Associates of Science -
Richland Community College
English Language Arts and Reading with STR (4-8)
Reading Academy Completion
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