Emily Jurotich
Foristell,United States
Summary
Personable and creative individual dedicated to creating a fostering, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for young children. Equipped with foundational knowledge of early childhood education principles, child development, and classroom management, along with skills in lesson planning and instructional design. Committed to making a positive impact on students' growth and development.
Developed skills in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of disability or behavioral conditions. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills to drive positive outcomes in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Lincoln County School District
08.2024 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families to create a safe, trusted learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom setting.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Encouraged positive behaviors and growth mindset among students through use of motivational charts and awards.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy, patience, and communication skills.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Improved learning with well-prepared lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs.
- Increased students' vocabulary and language skills with daily interactive language games.
Building Substitute Teacher
Fort Zumwalt School District
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Taught in a wide variety of settings and grade levels.
- Established high expectations for all learners, fostering a growth mindset that encouraged persistent effort towards academic goals.
- Participated in a school wide PBIS initiative that contributed to a more cohesive learning environment.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Fort Zumwalt School District
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Taught 2nd grade for 4 months, and facilitated curriculum, managed assignments, and focused on student needs and behaviors.
- Taught my peers about methods and ideas regarding Illustrative Math, a new math curriculum I was part of piloting during student teaching.
- Attended various PLC meetings and faculty PD trainings with instructional coaches.
- Elevated a low performing student in the subjects of English Language Arts, focusing on phonics and vocabulary.
Student Teacher
Fort Zumwalt School District
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented effective lesson plans that incorporated multiple learning modalities and differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
- Used assessment data to identify and address student learning gaps, resulting in improved student achievement on both unit and state exams.
- Partnered with cooperating teacher to implement a new math curriculum that was focused on games and manipulatives.
- Brought a reader from a below basic reading level to a proficient reading level, by incorporating modified learning experiences.
- Gained experience both shadowing and teaching kindergarten, first grade and fourth grade.
Education
Masters of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Missouri St. Louis
12.2024
Elementary Education (BSEd) -
The University of Missouri St. Louis
12.2023
General Education -
St.Charles Community College
05.2021
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Good Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Certification in Elementary Education - University of Missouri St. Louis
- Certification in Early Childhood Education - University of Missouri St. Louis
Languages
English
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Lincoln County School District
08.2024 - Current
Building Substitute Teacher
Fort Zumwalt School District
03.2024 - 05.2024
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Fort Zumwalt School District
11.2023 - 03.2024
Student Teacher
Fort Zumwalt School District
01.2023 - 12.2023
Masters of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Missouri St. Louis
Elementary Education (BSEd) -
The University of Missouri St. Louis
General Education -
St.Charles Community College