Jamie Sherman
El Sobrante,Ca
Summary
My objective is to use my skills and creativity as an early childhood educator while working in a school where I can establish myself as a part of the community. I am dedicated to engaging students in a holistic, hands-on learning environment and inspiring children's life-long learning skills. I am passionate about teaching, social-emotional development, and the success of my students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Transitional Kindergarten
Camino Pablo Elementary School, Moraga School District
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Piloted the Transitional Kindergarten program for the Moraga School District
- Developed all curriculum and assessments for the Transitional Kindergarten program
- Worked collaboratively with Transitional Kindergarten Teachers in the Oakland School District in a Professional Learning Community in order to better meet the developmental and educational needs of students
- Met with on site Kindergarten Teachers to align common classroom practices at a TK level
Teacher, Pre-K Montessori Summer Program
Montessori Family School
- Worked in a Montessori Classroom setting
- Developed an understanding of how to incorporate relevant Montessori practices into my Transitional Kindergarten program.
Full and Partial Practicum Student Teacher, Grade 1
Grass Valley Elementary School
- Collaborated with FOSS representatives (Full Option Science System) to develop instruction with science lessons
- Evaluated assessments in math and ELA (English Language Association) to develop curriculum to best meet the next academic step of learners
- Reflected on my teaching, lessons, and student work to constantly better my practice of instruction.
Partial Practicum Student Teacher, Grade 3
Anna Yates Elementary School
- Differentiated class work and curriculum to meet the needs of a wide range of learners including ELL resulting in academic growth for all students
- Collaborated with a grade level team of teachers to develop meaningful curriculum that expanded across the grade level
- Assessed and supported a reading level group to develop phonics and comprehension lessons that best suited the learners needs resulting in academic growth
- Planned and executed Marilyn Burns' Math Curriculum to create interactive math lessons.
Head of Kindergarten/1st Grade Summer Program
Mills College Children's School
- Initiated an interactive lesson plan for the K/1 students that resulted in an appropriate curriculum, which benefited the mixed age classroom
- Worked closely with parents and families, which resulted in meeting the needs of the whole community
- Ordering and gathering appropriate materials.
Student Teacher
Mills College Children's School
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Investigated how a large variety of games including, group, individual, indoor and outdoor, can be used to develop children's kindergarten readiness skills
- Collaborated with the head teacher to explore Kindergarten Readiness, its meaning, implications, and how to develop Kindergarten Readiness was a large part of my focus during this year
- Diving deep into understanding the development of young children through theory and practice
- Studied the social and emotion growth of individual students with a focus on peer interactions and influences
- Assumed full responsibility of the emerging Nap Room and arranged a relaxing and peaceful environment, earning the name 'Queen of the Nap Room.' Effectively worked in a collaborative teaching team to create engaging curriculum and meet the developmental needs of individual students.
Professional Nanny
Town & Country Resources
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Worked with children from the infant level to age fourteen
- Developed a deep understanding of a child's development through their life span and best supporting individual needs
- Working in the families home helped me to truly understand the needs and wants of individual families
- Fostered an environment of education and life-skills learning.
Head of Preschool Classroom, Age 2
Prodigy Child Development Center
06.2000 - 08.2005
- Created a classroom environment that embodied a unique community based dynamic where all students worked together as a unit
- Explored children's love of reading by shifting our schedule to include as much reading as the class wanted daily
- Enhanced the art and music curriculum to reach across all areas of learning including a depth of sensory and motor development
- Developed a welcoming environment where families were encouraged to participate to the best of their abilities, resulting in a classroom that was united to meet the needs of all learners.
Education
Semester at Sea -
University of Virginia
Master of Arts - Education With An Emphasis in Teaching
Mills College
Oakland, CA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Mills College
Oakland, Ca01.2011
Skills
- Developing a warm classroom environment
- Play-based practices that develop academic skills
- Project-based learning experiences
- Reflective teaching practice
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Student rapport
- Helping students develop a love of learning
References
- Margaret Coughlan Ed.D. , 2nd Grade Teacher, Moraga, CA, mcoughlan@moraga.k12.ca.us, (925) 786-2136
- Joanne McClellan M.Ed., Former Kindergarten Teacher, Moraga, Ca (925)-788-6909
- Janae Fullenkamp, Parent, 510-334-6017
Publication
Published a Research Article
Studying Teacher Education: A journal of self-stud of teacher education practices
Volume 11, 2015 - Issue 2: Self-Study for and by Novice Elementary Classroom Teachers with Social Justice Aims and the Implications for Teacher Education
Examining How and Why CHildren in My Transitional Kindergarten Classroom Engage in Pretend Gunplay
Certifications
- NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) active member since 2001
- CAEYC (California Association for the Education of Young Children) active member since 2001
- CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) August 2011
- CSET (California Subject Examinations for Teachers) September 2011
- CPR/FIRST AID expires: August 2014: BLS (Basic Life Support)
- RICA (Reading Instruction Competence Assessment) Scheduled to take May 14, 2012
- CKA (California Kindergarten Association) active member since 2012
- BTSA Inductee (Beginning Teacher Support & Assessment) 2012-2014
Timeline
Teacher, Transitional Kindergarten
Camino Pablo Elementary School, Moraga School District
08.2012 - 06.2017
Student Teacher
Mills College Children's School
08.2010 - 05.2011
Professional Nanny
Town & Country Resources
01.2004 - 01.2009
Head of Preschool Classroom, Age 2
Prodigy Child Development Center
06.2000 - 08.2005
Teacher, Pre-K Montessori Summer Program
Montessori Family School
Full and Partial Practicum Student Teacher, Grade 1
Grass Valley Elementary School
Partial Practicum Student Teacher, Grade 3
Anna Yates Elementary School
Head of Kindergarten/1st Grade Summer Program
Mills College Children's School
Semester at Sea -
University of Virginia
Master of Arts - Education With An Emphasis in Teaching
Mills College
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Mills College
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