Barbara Jeffery
Teacher
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 10 years of experience to long-term position. Background includes working with regular to Gifted & Talent students on language skills. Highly effective at promoting learning and encouraging well-rounded development through written assignments, oral exercises and testing protocols. Well-versed in using Schoology to diversify classroom instruction. Experienced Middle School Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator, creative problem-solver, specializing in team leadership and strategic planning. Desiring to contribute to school and student success. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Wit and Wisdom curriculum and Reading college training in Reading, and always motivated to learn, grow and excel .
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA (GT) Teacher
Garcia Middle-Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Aldine Middle - Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Instructed classes of up to 80 students on principles and strategies of Language Arts
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club
High School History Teacher
Corrigan ISD
Corrigan, TX
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in World History.
- Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Taught World History to 30 students in classroom setting
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
5th Grade ELA Teacher Carpenter Intermediate
Nacogdoches Independent School District
Nacogdoches, TX
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-Employed
Lufkin, TX
11.1999 - 08.2015
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Stayed current State License codes and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Texas.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost program outreach across Lufkin, Tx.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting program success .
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices
Long-term Substitute Teacher, K-12
Humble Middle - Humble ISD
Humble, TX
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
Administrator Coordinator
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
02.1993 - 11.1999
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff and implemented mentoring program that offered positive employee engagement.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
Language Lab Director
Stephen F. Austin University
Nacogdoches, TX
01.1983 - 06.1993
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications and tracked records through delivery.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
- Coordinated all departmental functions.
- Supervised Work-study program
- Administered Foreign Language Placement Exam
- Assistant Director Foreign Language Festival for high school students in Texas.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
PEIMS Clerk
Livingston ISD
Livingston, TX
06.1988 - 05.1991
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs.
- Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
- Verified accuracy of computer system information by updating student data.
- Handled campus Public Education Information data requested and received by TEA of student demographics and academic performance.
Paraprofessional & Dyslexia Teacher
Livingston ISD
Livingston, TX
08.1983 - 06.1988
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Education And Biblical Studies
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Christian Education & Biblical Leadership
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Houston, TX05.2006
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School
Greenville, TX05.1974
Skills
- G-Suite
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Team-building
- Decision-Making
- Organized Key Club
- TELPAS Rater
- STAAR Reading and writing TEA Teacher Institute
- Cheerleader Sponsor
- Online Teacher
- Family Involvement
- Google Slides
- Powerpoint
- Nearpod
- FACE (Family and Community Engagement) Liaison
- FACE (Family and Community Engagement)Newsletter Editor
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Improved student performance by 70 -80 % on STAAR by revamping approach.
- Achieved positive results through effectively helping with INOV8 project-based learning.
- Oversaw the school's Junior Cheerleaders & Pep squad program.
Certification
- Classroom Teacher English Language Arts and Reading. 07/19/2018 - 12/31/2023 Valid Grades (4-8)
- Educational Secretary II 08/16/1993 Life
- Educational Aide II 08/16/1993 Life
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
7th Grade ELA (GT) Teacher
Garcia Middle-Aldine ISD
08.2018 - Current
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Aldine Middle - Aldine ISD
08.2017 - 06.2018
High School History Teacher
Corrigan ISD
11.2016 - 06.2017
5th Grade ELA Teacher Carpenter Intermediate
Nacogdoches Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2017
Long-term Substitute Teacher, K-12
Humble Middle - Humble ISD
09.2013 - 06.2014
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-Employed
11.1999 - 08.2015
Administrator Coordinator
Stephen F. Austin State University
02.1993 - 11.1999
PEIMS Clerk
Livingston ISD
06.1988 - 05.1991
Paraprofessional & Dyslexia Teacher
Livingston ISD
08.1983 - 06.1988
Language Lab Director
Stephen F. Austin University
01.1983 - 06.1993
Master of Arts - Christian Education And Biblical Studies
Dallas Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Christian Education & Biblical Leadership
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School
- Classroom Teacher English Language Arts and Reading. 07/19/2018 - 12/31/2023 Valid Grades (4-8)
- Educational Secretary II 08/16/1993 Life
- Educational Aide II 08/16/1993 Life
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