Janessa Smith
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Navasota ISD, excelling in effective classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative instructional design and differentiated learning strategies, resulting in improved academic performance. Committed to mentoring peers and fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement in teaching practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Grade 3, 4
Navasota ISD
08.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Teacher, 1-3
Aldine Independent School District
01.2007 - 06.2016
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12-2006
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Instructional Design
Accomplishments
22-23- Teacher Incentive Allotment- Exemplary
23-24- Teacher Incentive Allotment- Masters
Certification
EC-4 Generalist,
4-8 Reading/Language Arts,
ESL EC-8,
Reading Academy June 2022
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 3, 4
Navasota ISD
08.2016 - Current
Teacher, 1-3
Aldine Independent School District
01.2007 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sam Houston State University
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