Amanda Jaggi
Bridgewater
Summary
Knowledgeable elementary educator with strong background in fostering love for reading and information literacy among students. Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Edgewater Board of Education
09.2004 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
First Grade Teacher
Montvale Board of Education
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing clear expectations and consequences, fostering a respectful and safe learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYMaster of Arts - Art History
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2022
Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
Certification
- Art Teacher Certification - New Jersey Department of Education or National Art Education Association.
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Certificate – Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.
- Elementary Education Certification - New Jersey Department of Education.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Edgewater Board of Education
09.2004 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Montvale Board of Education
09.2001 - 06.2004
Master of Science - Literacy
Adelphi University
Master of Arts - Art History
Montclair State University