Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Instructional Content Lead
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Jaime Jordan

Texas City,Tx

Summary

Pursuing a position as a 2nd grade teacher.

Professional educator prepared to inspire and engage young learners. Proven track record in creating supportive and effective learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and fostering student growth with compassionate and results-driven approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Odyssey Academy Texas City
08.2021 - Current
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student performance to inform instructional decisions, leading to higher achievement levels across the board.
  • Contributed to school-wide improvement efforts by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development and best teaching practices.
  • Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs, resulting in improved academic outcomes for all students.
  • Encouraged the development of essential life skills such as problem-solving, time management, and self-discipline through various class activities and assignments.
  • Met staff development guidelines set forth by school administration.
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration in my classroom, guiding students in working together effectively on group assignments and projects.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance and support throughout their first year in the profession.

Inclusion/Resource Teacher ELA K-4th grades

Heights Elementary
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Development of curriculum and program design.
  • Experienced working with Inclusion/Resource ELA K-4.
  • STAAR strategies for reading and writing 3rd and 4th special education students.
  • Create I.E.P.’s and Plafp for special education students.
  • Positive behavioral intervention plans.
  • Currently case manager for 30+ special education students.
  • Collaborate lessons with teachers for resource students.
  • Worked collaboratively with Principals, Assistant-Principals, Counselors, Special Education Facilitators, and teachers on 4 Elementary School campuses, and 1 middle school campus in the area of special education.
  • Work collaboratively with general education teachers implementing accommodations and following students current I.E.P’s
  • Produce effective and TEK related lesson plans for students in resource
  • Created STAAR ALT accommodations supplemental aids for STAAR ALT-Accommodated and STAAR ALT-Modified students.
  • Administered STAAR ALT
  • Administered STAAR to 3rd and 4th grade Special education students with accommodations
  • Help tutoring groups in the areas of Reading and Writing 3-4.
  • SPED team leader for ten SPED employees
  • Ordered classroom and staff development materials for the upcoming school year.

Severe & Profound Teacher K-4th grades

Heights Elementary
08.2014 - 01.2018
  • Development of curriculum and program design.
  • Experienced working with Severe & Profound Students ages 3-10.
  • Non-verbal students Board maker visuals/visual schedules/social skills
  • Worked collaboratively with Principals, Assistant-Principals, Counselors, Special Education Facilitators, and teachers on 4 Elementary School campuses, and 1 middle school campus in the area of special education.
  • Work collaboratively with other Instructional Specialists on Staff Development on Differentiated Instruction, New Teacher Academy for TCISD, a math frame works, and a science frame works.
  • Created STAAR ALT accommodations supplemental aids for STAAR ALT-Accommodated and STAAR ALT-Modified students.
  • Ordered classroom and staff development materials for 2010-2011 school year.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Texas City Independent School District
08.2012 - 01.2014
  • Assisted the classroom teacher with daily requirements involved in teaching Severe & Profound students.

Education

Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies -

University of Houston Clear Lake campus
05.2012

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Growth mindset
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning

Awards

Grant from Foundation for the future to create an independent working Busy Boxes., Teacher of the Year at Heights Elementary for the 2015-2016 school year.



Master Teacher Designation 7/31/2028


Instructional Content Lead

Roles and Responsibilities
Department lead roles will be categorized in the following three areas:
• Leadership
• Planning
• Liaison
Lesson Plans-Lead, model, monitor and support district lesson plan implementation.
District Approved Curriculum
• Support and lead the implementation of district curriculum and current initiatives.
Data Analysis
Work collaboratively with team teachers to use disaggregated data and continuously monitor and track student performance.
Observations/Modelling
• Instructional Content Leads conduct peer observation rounds with a lens of support for their peer teachers. 

Timeline

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Odyssey Academy Texas City
08.2021 - Current

Inclusion/Resource Teacher ELA K-4th grades

Heights Elementary
08.2018 - 01.2021

Severe & Profound Teacher K-4th grades

Heights Elementary
08.2014 - 01.2018

Special Education Paraprofessional

Texas City Independent School District
08.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies -

University of Houston Clear Lake campus