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Jacinda Metz

Summary

Consistently rated "highly effective" Kindergarten teacher with a proven track record at Fairfield Community Schools, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Expertise in early reading and phonics, fostering a positive learning environment through effective communication and tailored instruction. Committed to student success, consistently enhancing engagement and achievement in diverse learning settings.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Fairfield Community Schools
09.2013 - 08.2025
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create and monitor learning for each student.
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive learning environment, including clear, fair, and consistent expectations, along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families, including consistent and frequent communication.

Substitute Teacher

Fairfield Community Schools
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on past referrals and trusted performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN
12-2005

Skills

  • Elementary education
  • Integrated classroom instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum planning
  • Parent communication
  • Early reading and phonics expertise
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom organization

Accomplishments

  • Highly Effective teacher rating each year of teaching (3.5 or higher on the Danielson Framework rubric)

  • Knowledgeable in: UFLI phonics and CKLA phonics and literacy program

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Fairfield Community Schools
09.2013 - 08.2025

Substitute Teacher

Fairfield Community Schools
08.2012 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Indiana University, South Bend

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