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Ethan Jacobson

Page ,ND

Summary

Enthusiastic educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Education. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Utilizing skills in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plans for each student.
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Created challenging centers that enforced critical thinking
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.

Substitute Teacher

Surrounding Area Schools
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to a primary teacher.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
  • Integrated existing and new technology in the classroom to help provide a creative and fun learning environment.

Student Teaching

Northern Cass Public School
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff , and students.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet student's academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Field Experience

Mayville State University
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
  • Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.
  • Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
  • Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.

Farm Hand

Ihry Farms
06.2013 - Current
  • Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND
05.2022

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Responsible and Reliable
  • Communication
  • Growth Mindset
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Special education
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Relationship building
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Personalized learning

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

08.2022 - 05.2023

Student Teaching

Northern Cass Public School
01.2022 - 04.2022

Substitute Teacher

Surrounding Area Schools
08.2021 - 08.2022

Field Experience

Mayville State University
01.2019 - 04.2022

Farm Hand

Ihry Farms
06.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Mayville State University
Ethan Jacobson