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Jacqueline Bearden

Monroe

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Dundee Community Schools, excelling in curriculum development and differentiated instruction. Proven ability to foster collaboration among teams and engage parents effectively. Recognized for enhancing student literacy and math skills, while tailoring learning experiences to meet diverse needs. Committed to driving student success through innovative teaching strategies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Dundee Community Schools
Dundee
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed learning targets and lesson plans aligned with Michigan State Standards for Kindergarten curriculum.
  • Led a team of 6 teachers in PLCs focused on Literacy and Math.
  • Represented kindergarten team in ELA pilot for new curriculum implementation.
  • Participated in committees including Mentor Program, Guiding Coalition, Interview Committee, and ELA committee.
  • Precepted student teachers to foster professional growth and development.
  • Directed Dundee First 10 initiative to enhance support systems for children and families across educational programs.
  • Tailored teaching methods and materials to address diverse student needs in individual, small group, and whole class settings.
  • Evaluated student performance, behavior, and social development through observations and assessments.

Kindergarten Teacher

Lee County School District
Fort Myers
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Created lesson plans aligned with established guidelines and educational goals.
  • Fostered positive relationships with students, families, staff, and external agencies.
  • Provided additional support to at-risk students to achieve grade-level standards.
  • Implemented SIOP Model to effectively teach students with varying levels of English proficiency.
  • Incorporated differentiated instruction into lessons to address diverse learner needs.
  • Collaborated on curriculum development and assessment strategies across multiple projects.

First Grade Teacher

Little Rock School District
Little Rock
08.2017 - 02.2020
  • Developed learning targets and lesson plans aligned with Arkansas State Standards for the First Grade curriculum.
  • Adapted teaching methods for individual, small group, and whole class instruction to address diverse student needs.
  • Implemented SIOP Model to effectively teach students with varying levels of English proficiency.
  • Led grade level team for Professional Learning Communities and Positive Behavior Intervention Support Team.
  • Conducted observations and assessments of student performance, behavior, and social development.
  • Engaged daily with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and support needs.
  • Identified students displaying emotional, developmental, or health-related issues during SBIT meetings and collaborated with school team.

Child Life Specialist

Arkansas Children Hospital
Little Rock
02.2014 - 08.2017
  • Delivered child life services in Emergency Department, enhancing patient experiences.
  • Provided psychosocial support through normalization, preparation, distraction, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Supervised and evaluated fellows, interns, and volunteers to ensure quality training.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to document assessments and goals for continuity of care.
  • Implemented family programming and parent education initiatives to strengthen family-centered care.
  • Participated actively in Fellowship Committee, Practicum Committee, and Staffing Work Group.
  • Coordinated annual summer camps for trach/vent dependent patients and families.
  • Gained experience across Emergency Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Burn Unit, and General Medicine Unit.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Literacy Coaching

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
04-2024

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Health Professions

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
06-2010

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent communication
  • Literacy instruction
  • Math instruction

Accomplishments

  • Michigan Teacher of the Month- Awarded by Reggie Miller Michigan State Representative, April 2023
  • MAT Intern of the Year, University of Central Arkansas, 2018

Certification

  • Certified Elementary Teacher
  • Literacy Coach Certification

Training

  • UFLI Sponsored Classroom Project (2024-2025)
  • LETRS Training (2017-2019, 2022-2024)
  • Cognitively Guided Instruction Training for Math ( 2017-2019, 2025)
  • SIOP Training (2018)

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Dundee Community Schools
08.2021 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Lee County School District
02.2020 - 08.2021

First Grade Teacher

Little Rock School District
08.2017 - 02.2020

Child Life Specialist

Arkansas Children Hospital
02.2014 - 08.2017

Graduate Certificate - Literacy Coaching

Eastern Michigan University

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of Central Arkansas

Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Health Professions

Grand Valley State University

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