As a teacher, I will strive to develop a classroom community where students feel like they are at home as soon as they walk in the door. I believe that, to create this type of environment, connections with the students must happen first. Staying optimistic and helping others during the learning process will build a caring and strong learning environment. I believe a classroom should be an encouraging, growth-oriented mindset, and an overall safe environment where all students are treated with respect and integrity.
Hi, I’m
Jarrah Parus
Teacher
Macomb,MI
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Utica Community Education CenterUtica, USA
Adult ESL Teacher
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- I instructed two sections of beginner-level English.
- Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
- Implemented curriculum for online and in-class instruction.
- Developed curriculum and instruction based on students' data.
- Assessed students' learning using reading and listening practice tests.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided constructive feedback to students to help improve their language skills and confidence in using English.
Davis Jr. HighUtica, USA
7th and 8th Grade Teacher
09.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- I taught ELA support for two hours in the classroom.
- Created lesson plans based on students' needs in English.
- Co-taught in classrooms and supported English learning students, as well as students with IEPs.
- Used PowerSchool to record and track grades.
- Directed an after-school tutoring program with Stevenson High School and Davis Junior High.
- After school, I taught and worked with a student at home three days a week for two hours each time.
- Presented subject matter to students in easy-to-understand terms to maximize learning opportunities.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
EdustaffMacomb, Michigan
Substitute Teacher, K-12
09.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Norup InternationalBerkley, USA
Interventionist
12.2016 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Used Read Naturally as a form of reading intervention.
- Conduct small group intervention in Math, Reading, and Writing.
- Push-in and pull-out forms of intervention.
- I tutored students after school.
Norup InternationalBerkley, USA
5th Grade Student Teacher
09.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Collaborated with other 5th-grade teachers about lesson plans.
- Reflected on teaching to check for understanding during and after the lesson was taught.
- Created formative and summative assessments compared to standards-based rubrics.
- Implemented differentiated methods of instruction to teach Reading, Writing, and Math.
- Connected with students to better understand learning styles.
The Learning ExperienceShelby Township, MI
Childcare Assistant
07.2011 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
Childtime Learning CenterShelby Township, MI
Childcare Educator
05.2009 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Education
Oakland UniversityRochester, Michigan
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
12.2016
University Overview
- Endorsement: English Language Arts
- Majored in Integrated Science English Language Arts
- GPA: 3.16
Skills
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Academic record keeping
- Content-based instruction
- Personalized instruction
- Proficient at developing rapport
Student Teaching Experience
Student Teaching Experience
Norup International, Berkley School District, 5th Grade, 09/16, 12/16, Collaborated with other 5th grade teachers about lesson plans, Reflected on teaching to check for understanding during and after the lesson was taught, Created formative and summative assessment compared to standards-based rubrics, Implemented differentiated methods of instruction to teach Reading, Writing and Math, Connected with students to better understand learning stylesField Placements
Field Placements
- Baldwin Center Camp Phoenix, 5th and 6th Grade, Pontiac, MI, 05/15, 07/15, Assisted teachers and camp counselors with lessons, Taught a lesson on the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Guided students through a visual thinking activity; See, Think, Wonder, Made connections with student
- Stadium Drive Elementary, Lake Orion Community Schools, 2nd Grade, Lake Orion, MI, 09/14, 04/15, Assisted teacher through a complete school year, Noticed that a student needed extra help and decided to give her the test one-on-one., Guided students to understand why they need to consider each other's feelings, Taught lessons in Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts using visual thinking teaching
- Four Corner Montessori, 4th-6th Grade, Madison Heights, MI, 01/14, 04/14, Mentored students with working with manipulatives for figure out spelling words, Taught the States of the U.S in small groups, Taught Economic lesson of the assembly line and the process of creating a product, Developed a project for students to create and hand in of a product they made
- Stadium Drive Elementary, Lake Orion Community Schools, 2nd Grade, Lake Orion, MI, 09/13, 12/13, Taught Language Arts lesson where students were to create their own ending to a story I had read, Contacted a parent of a child who needed one-on-one instruction, to get further understanding of the student, Proposed a new seating chart for the classroom, that was implemented to deter behavior problems, Learned information about students through one-on-one interactions, Moderated a situation between two students who were not getting along and guided them to come to an agreement of what they should do to fix the problem
- Graham Elementary, Avondale School District, 4th Grade, Avondale, MI, 05/13, 06/13, Evaluated projects for states using a rubric, Read and asked questions about a class book, Taught students who were absent with a math lesson, Mentored a student who was upset
- Walton Charter Academy, Kindergarten, Pontiac, MI, 01/13, 04/13, Engaged Students with an academic game using the SMART Board, Worked in small groups with students in Language Arts centers, Assisted teacher in grading, Evaluated student's alphabet sounds and visual recognition
Timeline
Adult ESL Teacher
Utica Community Education Center
09.2018 - Current
7th and 8th Grade Teacher
Davis Jr. High
09.2017 - 01.2018
Interventionist
Norup International
12.2016 - 06.2017
5th Grade Student Teacher
Norup International
09.2016 - 12.2016
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Edustaff
09.2014 - 06.2017
Childcare Assistant
The Learning Experience
07.2011 - 07.2015
Childcare Educator
Childtime Learning Center
05.2009 - 07.2011
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education