JAMESIA PRICE
Memphis,TN
Summary
Upbeat Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and improving student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches, while maintaining a caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2019 - Current
- Creates an educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students; prepares instructional materials for classes assigned and provides written evidence of preparation to supervisor/administrator upon request; Establishes a standard of classroom behavior; maintains classroom management in and outside of the school; Assess the accomplishments of students on an established timetable, and provides written and oral progress reports to parents/guardians, administrators and selected staff; administers tests and assessments; Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students( gifted, exceptional, ESL/Ell, culturally, etc.) within state and school requirements based on the educational, physical, and emotional levels of student development; Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, mental health staff, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students; Creates learning materials geared to students' abilities and interests; Instructs students by using educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory language, communication skills, cognition, social, and emotional development; Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills, and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities; Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, and district and administrative regulations; Assists administration in implementing all policies, and rules governing student activities and conduct; Lead grade-level meetings &/or trainings; Attend IEP meetings; Attend diverse professional developments and Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Classroom Teacher
Porter Leath @ KIPP Shannon
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Educate scholars, while meeting their individualized needs; Facilitate, engage, &/or create professional development opportunities; Create developmentally-appropriate lesson plans, activities, and practices in a variety of areas; Implement curricula and best practices according to the standards that govern our programs; Monitor and track data; Create and implement literacy plans for individualized students; Tailor instruction to meet individual needs and, if required, an Individual Family Service Plan(IFSP) or an Individual Education Plan (IEP); Carefully monitor & document student behavior; Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment at all times; Conduct home visits/ parent-teacher conferences ; Maintain, updated, confidential students files ; Accountable for maintaining test scores; Conduct various assessments (Brigance, PPVT I & II, Social Emotional Checklist; Demonstrate appropriate social skills; Serves as team lead; Conduct observations & evaluations for AmeriCorps employees; Create learning resources for parents; Establish & maintain professional relationships with staff, parents, scholars & stakeholders; Maintain requirements mandated by (DOE) Department of Education; & All other assign duties.
Program Specialist II
Girls Incorporated of Memphis
05.2013 - 07.2017
- Responsible for to the needs of all participants including those who are at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse; Developed curriculums, Assist scholars with any deficit displayed; Scheduled activities; Collect funds for any activity; Maintain inventory on equipment/supplies; Attend professional trainings (Literacy Mid-South) to build scholars reading abilities; Supervised scholars to and from activities; Input attendance on a daily; Implemented age-appropriate sessions/lessons in the Shelby County School District & Achievement School District; train and ensure incoming employees are in compliance maintain healthy, but professional relationship with parents, participants, and communities. Lastly, improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators.
Education
Ed.S. - Instructional Leadership/Teacher Leadership
Freed Hardeman University
Memphis, TN12.2023
Master of Education - Instructional Leadership/ Admin Supervision
Freed-Hardeman University
Memphis, TN07.2019
Skills
- Behavior & Classroom Management
- Effective Oral & Written Communication
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Inclusive Teaching
- Data-Driven
- Differentiated Instruction
- Result-Driven
- Student Development
- Planning and coordination
- Teamwork,Problem-Solving, and Collaboration
Certification
- Licensed ILL Administrator (Pre-K 12)
- Professional Teaching License (Pre-K-3)
Highlights
- Demonstrate creative activities and inform the parent/guardian how to implement activities at home to engage the students in learning, and/or excel State mandate collections
- Grade Level Chair 2021-Current
- Curriculum Selection Committee (June 2023)
- School Improvement Committee 2022-2024
- Outstanding Soror of the Year 2016
- Spearheaded Race Projected by Pink Palace (Won 2nd place among 200 community organizations)
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
09.2019 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Porter Leath @ KIPP Shannon
11.2016 - 09.2019
Program Specialist II
Girls Incorporated of Memphis
05.2013 - 07.2017
Ed.S. - Instructional Leadership/Teacher Leadership
Freed Hardeman University
Master of Education - Instructional Leadership/ Admin Supervision
Freed-Hardeman University