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Jamie Ewalt

Tabor,IA

Summary

4-8 English Language Arts teacher devoted to promoting student learning and strengthening individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom instruction and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

Waubonsie Ridge Beef
03.2017 - Current
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

English Language Arts Teacher

Fremont-Mills Community School District
08.2010 - Current
  • Prepare materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluate, correct and grade work for over 80 students.
  • Integrate technology into 50% of daily lesson plans to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Communicate student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
  • Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Peru State College
Peru, Ne
12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12.2000

Skills

  • Instructing and monitoring
  • Learning strategies and evaluations methods
  • Proficient in Common Curriculum
  • MS Office
  • Communication and social perceptiveness
  • Time management
  • Collaborative and team oriented
  • Lesson Planning
  • Behavior Management
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Experience teaching English Language Arts
  • IEP familiarity

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

Waubonsie Ridge Beef
03.2017 - Current

English Language Arts Teacher

Fremont-Mills Community School District
08.2010 - Current

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Peru State College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Iowa State University

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