Jaime Ochs
Ephrata,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management, seeking a full-time teaching position in elementary education. Skilled in integrating technology to enhance learning experiences, I foster positive relationships with students and families, ensuring tailored support for diverse needs. Passionate about collaboration and committed to student success. Knowledgeable about special intervention plans, recordkeeping requirements and strategies for maintaining classroom discipline.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 6
Conestoga Valley School District
Lancaster, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with teaching staff to develop effective lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Provided individualized support to students requiring additional assistance in learning tasks.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 6
Conestoga Valley School District
Lancaster, PA
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Integrated real-world examples to make learning relevant and engaging.
- Facilitated exploration of credibility and author's perspective, fostering informed reading of various literary forms
- Created and maintained orderly, well-managed and stimulating classroom environment.
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
Lancaster, USA
08.2015 - 01.2025
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of regular teacher.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Ephrata Area School District
Ephrata, PA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Formulated small group lesson plans tailored to meet students' IEP targets.
- Engaged in IEP meetings and conveyed essential information to regular education teachers about students' requirements.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Ephrata Area School District
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment, such as using online resources for research projects and creating multimedia presentations.
- Introduced students to historical events in our country and designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding
PCA/Inclusion Aide
Ephrata Area School District
Ephrata, USA
08.2013 - 06.2015
- PCA-Assisted first grade student with behavior management and modified instruction as needed
- Inclusion Aide-differentiated instruction for learning support students in small groups and supported these students in their respective regular education classroom
Classroom Teacher (Grades 2-4)
Ephrata Area School District
Ephrata, USA
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Experience with team teaching in math
- Taught differentiated small groups for reading
- Communicated with parents via email and newsletter
- Used Learning Focused Schools format for lesson planning/assessing and used FOSS science kit
Education
Master of Science - Educational Development And Strategies
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA09-2024
B.A. - Elementary Education K-6
Averett University
Danville, VA12-2000
Skills
- Classroom management-communicate expectations to students; foster a positive learning enviornment
- Differentiated instruction: adapt instructions to accommodate the individual needs of each learner in my classroom
- Technology integration-familiar with PowerSchool, Schoology, IXL, Khan Academy, etc
- Student assessment-use both summative and formative assessments to gather student data to guide instruction
- Excellent communicator and enjoy collaboration and learning opportunities
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities
- Member of Alpha Chi Honor Society
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 6
Conestoga Valley School District
01.2026 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Grade 6
Conestoga Valley School District
01.2025 - 06.2025
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Ephrata Area School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Ephrata Area School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Service
08.2015 - 01.2025
PCA/Inclusion Aide
Ephrata Area School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
Classroom Teacher (Grades 2-4)
Ephrata Area School District
08.2002 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Educational Development And Strategies
Wilkes University
B.A. - Elementary Education K-6
Averett University