Jalen Porter
Huntington,WV
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Cabell County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Incorporated Apple technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
Lead Teacher - 1st Grade
Discovery Tree - Christ Temple Church
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Marshall University
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Reported back to faculty advisor about personal progress, identifying areas for improvement and making plans for enhanced progress.
- Supported mentor teacher in daily tasks such as test administration and behavioral enforcement.
- Improved teaching abilities by closely monitoring teaching methods and impacts and implementing viable changes to curriculum and teaching methods.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marshall University
Huntington, WV04.2023
High School Diploma -
Bluefield High School
Bluefield, WV05.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Phonics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Professional Development
- Lesson Planning
- Student assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology Integration
- Math Instruction
Certification
Fully certified Apple Teacher for IPad and Mac
Currently - LETRS Training
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Cabell County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher - 1st Grade
Discovery Tree - Christ Temple Church
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Marshall University
09.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marshall University
High School Diploma -
Bluefield High School