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Jacquelyn Wood

New Haven,MI
Jacquelyn Wood

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Michigan Math and Science Academy Dequindre
Warren, MI

Fourth Grade Teacher
09.2021 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Built strong relationships throughout our school community.
  • Led CYSP groups to their success.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Was a highly effective/distinguished fourth grade teacher.

Michigan Math and Science Academy Dequindre
Warren, MI

Cheerleading and Dance Coach
09.2021 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Promoted a sport that elementary students could be part of.
  • Encouraged collaboration and teamwork.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Coordinated special events such as family dance.

Teacher Pay Teachers
New Haven, MI

Private Tutor and Design Consultant for Curriculum
08.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Arranged tutoring environment to support optimal learning.
  • Reviewed materials for student classes to enhance learning and used unique ways to reinforce program materials.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.

Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, MI

Cheerleading and Dance Coach
09.2017 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Worked closely with other coaches to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.

Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit, MI

Fourth and Fifth Grade ELA/SS Teacher
09.2016 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

North Troy Kindercare
Troy, MI

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
09.2016 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.

Regent Parks Scholar Academy
Detroit, MI

5th Grade Elementary Teacher
11.2015 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.

Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Mt Clemens, MI

Third and Fourth Grade Teacher
08.2013 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Mt Clemens, MI

Computer Teacher
08.2012 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
  • Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
  • Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
  • Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
  • Emphasized web etiquette and practical applications of technology for professional use.
  • Taught correct hand placement for typing and basic computer skills.

Tenniswood Elementary
St Clair Shores, MI

Student Teacher, Fifth Grade
08.2011 - 08.2012

Job overview

  • Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.

Ardmore Elementary School
St Clair Shores, MI

Third Grade Math Tutor
10.2010 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • Tutored small groups of students each week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
  • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
  • Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
  • Identified students with mathematical anxiety and referred to appropriate professionals for further help.
  • Created study guides and plans for student exam preparation based on self-designed practice tests and school curricula.

Mark Twain Elementary
Roseville, MI

Resource Room Assistant Teacher 2-6th Grade
02.2010 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Timeline

Fourth Grade Teacher
Michigan Math and Science Academy Dequindre
09.2021 - 08.2025
Cheerleading and Dance Coach
Michigan Math and Science Academy Dequindre
09.2021 - 08.2025
Cheerleading and Dance Coach
Detroit Public School Community District
09.2017 - 09.2021
Fourth and Fifth Grade ELA/SS Teacher
Detroit Public Schools Community District
09.2016 - 08.2021
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
North Troy Kindercare
09.2016 - 08.2017
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Regent Parks Scholar Academy
11.2015 - 05.2016
Third and Fourth Grade Teacher
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
08.2013 - 08.2015
Private Tutor and Design Consultant for Curriculum
Teacher Pay Teachers
08.2012 - Current
Computer Teacher
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
08.2012 - 08.2013
Student Teacher, Fifth Grade
Tenniswood Elementary
08.2011 - 08.2012
Third Grade Math Tutor
Ardmore Elementary School
10.2010 - 04.2011
Resource Room Assistant Teacher 2-6th Grade
Mark Twain Elementary
02.2010 - 06.2010
Jacquelyn Wood