Jalyn Hefner
Santa Fe
Summary
Experienced with designing and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles to best fit the needs of my students. Utilizing effective classroom management techniques to create positive and productive environment in a timely manner. Supporting student development through personalized instruction and consistent feedback. As well as being collaborative in data driven professional learning using effective communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior High School Teacher
Santa Fe ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Continuously refined curriculum materials to ensure alignment with state standards and relevance to students'' lives.
- Assigned presentations, projects and creative assignments for students to showcase learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational research and improve teaching skills.
- Maintained safe and supportive learning environment to foster academic and creative development.
- Designed and implemented assessments that accurately measured student progress towards learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent rules and consequences for all students.
- Established clear communication channels with parents through regular conferences and updates, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips, enhancing the overall educational experience for students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Dickinson ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Substitute
SF ISD
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making concepts more relatable and easier to understand for students.
Stay at Home Mom/ Full-Time Student
.
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Student Observations
University of Houston Clear-Lake/ College of the Mainland
01.2018 - 01.2020
- During this time, I was able to observe primarily within Santa Fe ISD
- I have over 20 hours of observation in doing so, I was able to sit and observe the teacher's interactions with the students
Registered Dental Assistant
Higgs Family Dental
01.2015 - 01.2017
- While working at Higgs family Dental, I worked alongside Dr
- Higgs during patient treatment, consulting, pre and post-op care
- This allowed me to develop professional communication skills, empathetic care with patients dealing with anxiety, quick-paced working, organizational skills, time-management, collaboration, teamwork, and computer skills such as data input
- I left this position after a lot of thought and deliberation in pursuit of a higher education for my career as an educator
Education
Bachelor Degree -
University of Houston Clear-Lake
01.2021
Certification - Registered Dental Assistant
Alvin Community College
01.2014
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School
01.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Creative Lesson Learning
- Effective Discipline Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Knowledge of Subject Matter
- Data-driven instruction
- Differentiation of Content
- Curriculum implementation
- Collaborative learning
- Student motivation
- Literacy development
- Social-emotional learning
Additional Information
Currently have my Statement of Eligibility., Core Content 391, Complete/ Pass, 01/01/21, Science of Teaching Reading, Complete/ Pass, 01/01/21, ESL Supplemental, Complete/ Pass, 01/01/21
Certification
EC-6 General Certified
4-8 RLA Certified
ESL Certified
Science of Teaching Reading Certified
Timeline
Junior High School Teacher
Santa Fe ISD
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Dickinson ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
Substitute
SF ISD
01.2021 - 06.2021
Student Observations
University of Houston Clear-Lake/ College of the Mainland
01.2018 - 01.2020
Stay at Home Mom/ Full-Time Student
.
01.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
Higgs Family Dental
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certification - Registered Dental Assistant
Alvin Community College
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School
EC-6 General Certified
4-8 RLA Certified
ESL Certified
Science of Teaching Reading Certified
Bachelor Degree -
University of Houston Clear-Lake
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