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Jacqueline Gilbert

Vail,Arizona

Summary

Passionate teacher with extensive experience in developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement, reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Very successful at helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - First Grade

Sam Hughes Elementary
07.2017 - Current
  • Implemented all aspects of the academic curriculum in reading, math, science and social studies. Using various technologies to carry out lessons in class as well as creations.
  • Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences as well assisting in school testing.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.

Trainer

TUSD AZ
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Trained TUSD teacher and support personnel on a new software system (Synergy)
  • Provided ongoing support in person and on the phone
  • Developed training materials.

Teacher

Sycamore Elementary
06.2012 - 11.2015
  • Implemented all aspects of the academic curriculum in reading, math, science and social studies using various technologies to carry out lessons in class as well as creating them too.
  • Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences as well as after school activities such as Girls On The Run and the Harry Potter Club.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Educational Director

Nursery
10.2006 - 05.2012
  • Oversaw and helped design curriculum and lesson plans for all classrooms
  • Participated in hiring, supervision management and scheduling of all staff
  • Acted as Director of the center in the absence of the owner
  • Purchased and ordered all of the supplies for the center
  • Communicated with parents regarding the development of their children
  • Gave tours to potential clients and collected fees
  • Monitored enrollment and the waiting list as well as handled telephone inquiries regarding the center.

Teacher – Second Grade/Third Grade

Sisulu Children’s Academy
01.2000 - 06.2001
  • Implemented all aspects of the academic curriculum in reading, math, science, history and geography
  • Planned and taught thematic units on Native Ameri- cans, The Human Body, American History, Ancient China and Ancient Greece
  • Incorporated art and music activities into the curriculum
  • Planned and led field trips
  • Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences.

Curriculum Developer

Charter School Teacher Fellowship
01.2000 - 06.2001
  • Created independent study and development of curriculum to teach a set of character values to students using multicultural literature
  • Results were to be introduced permanently into school curriculum.

Education

M.A - Elementary Education

Hunter College

B.A. - Psychology, Elementary Education

Hunter College

Arizona

Skills

  • SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Knowledge in MAC, Keynote, Pages, Windows 365 and XP, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Involvement
  • Public Speaking
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Curriculum Development

Timeline

Teacher - First Grade

Sam Hughes Elementary
07.2017 - Current

Trainer

TUSD AZ
03.2016 - 06.2017

Teacher

Sycamore Elementary
06.2012 - 11.2015

Educational Director

Nursery
10.2006 - 05.2012

Teacher – Second Grade/Third Grade

Sisulu Children’s Academy
01.2000 - 06.2001

Curriculum Developer

Charter School Teacher Fellowship
01.2000 - 06.2001

M.A - Elementary Education

Hunter College

B.A. - Psychology, Elementary Education

Hunter College

Arizona

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