Jahnet Sims
Waynesboro,PENNSYLVANIA
Summary
High-energy substitute teacher offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping all students. Skilled in helping children to be the best version of themselves. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs. Reliable employee seeking substitute teacher position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Experienced Teacher with over 20 years of experience in education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving children's ability to learn and grow both academically and personally.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
Thurmont, MD
09.1998 - 08.2002
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Encouraged students to use problem solving and use conflict resolution strategies with peers in order to clear their minds for learning.
- Created a classroom environment where students learned to love learning and encouraged individualized and personal development and success.
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
NYC Public Schools
The Bronx, NY
08.1993 - 06.1998
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Created a safe learning environment in which children could thrive individually as well as in group settings.
- Taught problem solving and conflict resolution strategies which helped these students within and without the classroom.
Preschool Teacher
The Little School
San Francisco, CA
08.1989 - 06.1991
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and preschool management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Taught problem solving and conflict resolution strategies to help give language to the children in order to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Philosophy of Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Education And Child And Family Studies
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.1988
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Proficient in child development
- Activity Planning
- Curriculum selection
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral improvements
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Student counseling
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
09.1998 - 08.2002
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
NYC Public Schools
08.1993 - 06.1998
Preschool Teacher
The Little School
08.1989 - 06.1991
Master of Arts - Philosophy of Education
Teachers College of Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Education And Child And Family Studies
Syracuse University