Jami Jacobs
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Professional educator with a strong focus on high standards and achieving positive results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Known for team collaboration and flexibility, adapting to changing needs and ensuring consistent reliability. Skilled in fostering positive learning environment and promoting critical thinking. Passionate about teaching English skills to prepare students for success in global workplace. Skilled in creating inclusive learning environments that encourage student participation and foster academic growth. Successfully enhanced student performance through innovative teaching methods and individualized support. Committed to continuous professional development and collaboration with colleagues to improve school-wide educational standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School and High School English Teacher
Southwestern Academy
San Marino, CA
08.2014 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Maintained classroom discipline.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh, interesting ways.
- Developed curriculum to include social and emotional learning and life skills connections, as well as cultural diversity.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
- Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments, keeping detailed notes and working with students to identify and rectify issues.
- Academic advisor for 9th grade students.
- Advised over club meetings and planning sessions.
- Instructed 12th grade students in crafting personal statements for college applications.
- Assisted 12th graders in navigating the college application journey.
- Planned a variety of field trips to enhance curriculum, as well as hiking and camping trips as SEA Advisor.
Middle School English and History Teacher
Ribet Academy
Los Angeles, CA
08.2000 - 06.2013
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSingle Subject Credential - English - Credential Program
Chapman University
Orange, CA04-2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Cal State East Bay
Hayward, CA06.1998
Skills
- Quality education
- Individualized instruction
- Field trips
- Literature analysis
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Writing instruction
- Student support
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Single Subject Teaching Credential
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School and High School English Teacher
Southwestern Academy
08.2014 - Current
Middle School English and History Teacher
Ribet Academy
08.2000 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Cal State East Bay
Associate of Arts - Education
Brigham Young University
Single Subject Credential - English - Credential Program
Chapman University