JACKIE MEDINA
Longmont,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced classroom teacher and certified Reading Recovery specialist and Instructional Interventionist. Training and expertise includes curriculum development, common core
standards, differentiated instruction, mentoring student teaching interns, lesson plan design and technology
integration. Skilled in planning motivating lessons that accommodate students at every level. Adept at creating a positive
learning environment with good classroom management.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Self Employed
Longmont, CO
01.2020 - Current
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Manage budgets related to purchasing supplies needed for each shoot.
- Engaged in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
Kindergarten Teacher
Secrest Elementary
Arvada, CO
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Planned and implemented a variety of lessons for a classroom of 25 students.
- Created lesson plans aligned with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, projects and units.
- Incorporated various technologies to enhance lessons.
- Monitored student progress to ensure growth
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
Instructional Interventionist K-5 Reading & Math
Timmerman Elementary School
Emporia, KS
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assessed students using running records, MAPS tests, comprehension assessment, and phonics skills test.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to best meet the educational needs of each student.
- Planned and developed lessons for small group instruction for students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in math and reading.
Kindergarten Teacher
Timmerman Elementary
Emporia, KS
08.2003 - 06.2015
- Planned and implemented a variety of lessons for a classroom of 20 to 25 students.
- Created lesson plans aligned with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, projects and units.
- Incorporated various technologies to enhance lessons.
- Served as a mentor teacher for over 20 teaching interns
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Reading Recovery Teacher
Village School
Emporia, KS
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Provided individual instruction to target reading deficiencies in First Grade students.
- Evaluated, observed and assessed student reading performance and skills and developed strategies to target those deficiencies.
- Collaborated with the classroom teacher to support reading instruction.
Kindergarten Teacher and Mentor Teacher to Student Teaching Interns
Butcher Laboratory School Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
08.1989 - 05.2003
- Planned and implemented lessons for a diverse class of 20 to 25 Kindergarten students.
- Created lessons following established lesson plan format with clear objectives and adhering to school curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with Emporia State University faculty to supervise and assist student teaching interns in planning, delivering and evaluating intern lessons.
- Collaborated with team teachers to plan and organize extra curricular activities for intersession periods in a year round school schedule.
- Collaborated with Emporia State University faculty to provide supplemental educational programs on campus.
Education
Received certification - Reading Recovery
Emporia State University
Received endorsement as an English as a Second Language instructor. -
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
Skills
- Experienced Classroom Teacher
- Reading Recovery Certification
- Experience as Instructional Interventionist
- English as a Second Language Certification
- Literacy Lead Teacher
- Colorado Teaching Certificate
- Knowledge of Common Core Standards
- Mentor Teacher for student teaching interns
- Knowledge of Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
- Skilled in the use of Smart board, MimioBoard, Google Classroom, Google Docs, Elmo, Microsoft Word, and Power School
Affiliations
- Member of National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Member of Emporia National Education Association
- Member of National Education Association
- Member of International Literacy Association
Timeline
Photographer
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Secrest Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2019
Instructional Interventionist K-5 Reading & Math
Timmerman Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Reading Recovery Teacher
Village School
08.2003 - 05.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
Timmerman Elementary
08.2003 - 06.2015
Kindergarten Teacher and Mentor Teacher to Student Teaching Interns
Butcher Laboratory School Emporia State University
08.1989 - 05.2003
Received certification - Reading Recovery
Emporia State University
Received endorsement as an English as a Second Language instructor. -
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University