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Janette Magee

Hurst

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD, skilled in fostering creativity and collaboration. Texas Certified Teacher with expertise in differentiated instruction and project management. Recognized for enhancing student engagement and achieving state competition success, while building strong relationships with parents and mentoring colleagues.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

4th Grade Teacher

Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
08.2016 - Current
  • Taught Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to design Language Arts lesson plans using Lucy Calkins and HMH curriculums.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations by using strategies from Teach like a Champion and CHAMPS.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom with small group instruction and MTSS/ RTI strategy groups.
  • Utilized MAP, district, and STAAR assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
  • Integrated coding skills across curriculum using Tynker and VEX IQ robots.
  • Assessed reading skills using Fountas and Pinnell.
  • Led PLC meetings and taught colleagues about newly learned language teaching strategies such as QSSSA.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child's academic growth and areas for improvement.
  • Mentored new teachers within the school district, sharing expertise and offering guidance throughout their first year of teaching.
  • Coached, mentored, and evaluated students for an academic competition called Olympiad.
  • Implemented the first Mindful Corner at current school fostering thoughtfulness, self reflection, and emotional regulation.
  • Trained staff and launched Restorative Circles to nurture social skills, healthy conflict- resolution, and communication.

Robotics Coach

Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
08.2023 - Current
  • Qualified for State Competition and received six awards
  • Evaluated individual student progress regularly to ensure mastery of technical skills and concepts necessary for success on the team.
  • Promoted a culture of creativity by encouraging experimentation with novel ideas and approaches to problem-solving in robotic challenges.
  • Implemented project management for efficient organization of tasks within teams during build season, preparation, and competition periods.
  • Improved team efficiency with streamlined processes for robot design, construction, programming, and testing phases.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents of team members, keeping them informed about their child's progress and upcoming events or competitions.
  • Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Abilene ISD
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Student Teacher

Abilene ISD
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Worked with classroom teacher in both 1st and 4th grades to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.

Education

Education

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
12-2015

Skills

    Texas Certified Teacher EC-6th, all subjects

    Texas Certified ESL Teacher

    District Certified GT Teacher

Timeline

Robotics Coach

Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
08.2023 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
08.2016 - Current

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Abilene ISD
01.2016 - 05.2016

Student Teacher

Abilene ISD
08.2015 - 12.2015

Education

Abilene Christian University

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