Jaime Curtis
Snohomish,WA
Summary
Hardworking teacher with valuable experience working with students age 5-12. A true leader with a desire to educate in a safe, pleasant environment. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Dedicated to fostering academic, social and emotional development. Respectful and friendly collaborator with team members and staff. Ready to take on the challenges for Snohomish in an exciting new position!
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Leave Relacement 4/5/6 Highly Capable Teacher
Snohomish School District
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized instructional strategies to plan and implement curriculum.
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Coordinated student-led conferences with parents to review student's performance, behavior, and work habits.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Guest Teacher
Snohomish School District
12.2014 - Current
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Kindergarten Teacher
Snohomish School District
08.2003 - 04.2010
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Used wide range of instructional strategies to meet needs of student population.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis and implemented student self-assessment binder.
- Documented and shared important milestones with student's parents.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Education
Professional Teacher Certification -
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06.2007
Master of Science - Education, Elementary Reading And Literacy PreK-6
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2006
Residency Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education K-8
University of Washington
Bothell, WA06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2002
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Learning Assessments
- Time and Schedule Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Leave Relacement 4/5/6 Highly Capable Teacher
Snohomish School District
10.2023 - 03.2024
Guest Teacher
Snohomish School District
12.2014 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Snohomish School District
08.2003 - 04.2010
Professional Teacher Certification -
Seattle Pacific University
Master of Science - Education, Elementary Reading And Literacy PreK-6
Walden University
Residency Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education K-8
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of Washington
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