Frances Jacobs
Roscommon,MI
Summary
In 2019 I retired after 38 1/2 years of teaching, It did not take me long to realize that I missed interacting with both students and teachers, and the excitement I felt every time I stood in front of a class. Because of this, I have spent quite a bit of my time since then as a substitute teacher in the same district where I taught for thirty of those years. Last spring I was a long-term substitute for twelve weeks and had the opportunity to teach 8th and 9th grade English and 8th grade American History. During that time, I realized how much I missed having my own classroom and being with students. Therefore, I was intrigued when I heard about the opportunity to teach in the Career Tech Education program for the COOR Intermediate School District and immediately reached out to the program director.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MIddle School Teacher
Roscommon Area Public Schools
Roscommon, Michigan
07.1991 - 07.2019
- Taught various combinations of 6th - 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies in general education classes, including those with special education students
- Taught small groups of students in Title 1 Reading and Math
- Served as Writing Coach to help incorporate writing across the curriculum
- Worked with administrators and other teachers on the school's Student Success Team to support the social, academic, and behavioral needs of students
- Worked on various School Improvement Teams, including MI Excel Blueprint
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge using True Success, a "digital platform for educators to inspire young people by unleashing their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) capacity"
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics and Michigan and Common Core Standards (Plans recorded in planbook.com, the format used by the district)
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials (AKA formative assessments)
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Used Skyward to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
Middle School Teacher
Hampton Public Schools
Hampton, VA
01.1983 - 06.1991
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08.1989
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.1982
Skills
- Literacy Skills
- Character Education
- Instructional Strategies
- Autism Spectrum Awareness
- Social Studies
- Teacher Collaboration
- Strong English Language Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Practices
- Mentor Teacher
Certification
Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate
ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS (K-8 ALL SUBJECTS IN SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM) (ZG)
ENGLISH (BA) 6-12
Social Studies Endorsement (MTTC Test) Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
August, 2019: ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
2001-2002 Academic Year: START Intensive Training
(STatewide Autism Resources and Training) Certificate of Completion from Grand Valley State University - Autism Education Center
Timeline
MIddle School Teacher
Roscommon Area Public Schools
07.1991 - 07.2019
Middle School Teacher
Hampton Public Schools
01.1983 - 06.1991
Master of Science - Education Administration
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Old Dominion University
Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate
ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS (K-8 ALL SUBJECTS IN SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM) (ZG)
ENGLISH (BA) 6-12
Social Studies Endorsement (MTTC Test) Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
August, 2019: ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
2001-2002 Academic Year: START Intensive Training
(STatewide Autism Resources and Training) Certificate of Completion from Grand Valley State University - Autism Education Center
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