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Jasmine Carter-Seay

Benton Harbor,MI

Summary

Professional educator with strong background in literacy improvement and instructional strategies. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving student success through targeted interventions. Skilled in curriculum development, data analysis, and mentoring teachers to enhance instructional practices. Reliable team player with flexible approach, adapting to evolving educational needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
01.2023 - Current
  • Delivered structured literacy instruction using LETRS and Orton-Gillingham methodologies, resulting in measurable gains in foundational reading skills.
  • Led small-group interventions for struggling readers based on analysis of AimsWeb, Reading Mastery, and classroom data.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective classroom management, lesson planning, and instructional strategies aligned to school and district goals.
  • Collaborated with grade-level teams to develop ELA units aligned to the Michigan 3rd Grade Reading Law and district pacing guides.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners in a high-poverty, high-needs urban school environment.
  • Designed and lead grade-level professional learning community focused on literacy best practices, phonics routines, and data-driven instruction.
  • Co-planned with colleagues to improve tiered reading instruction and strategy modeling to support the implementations of district-wide literacy initiatives.

Virtual Teacher

OLD REDFORD ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Prepared and taught lessons remotely during the COVID19 pandemic academic school year 2020-2021.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Lead Teacher

BARACK OBAMA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Transitioned, prepared, and taught lessons remotely during the COVID19 pandemic using platforms such as Zoom, Google Classroom, and FlipGrid
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.

Teacher

DETROIT ENTERPRISE ACADEMY
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Successfully developed and maintained a system for tracking instructional records and daily informal assessments in reading and math
  • Conducted small group and individual activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students are learning at full potential
  • Participated in a variety of professional development workshops centered on curriculum training, learning goals, and engaging learning activities
  • Spearheaded after school achievement club to improve 10 students proficiency in NWEA ELA and Math
  • Collaborate with grade level teachers to establish alignment and continuity of instruction throughout the grade levels and curriculum areas.

Teacher

TYRONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Developed and executed lesson plans while aligning district curriculum to core curriculum common standards
  • Recorded grades for 3rd quarter report card and conducted a two day parent-teacher conference
  • Prepared students for state-wide tests (M-STEP and NWEA) by reviewing content before administering tests
  • Collaborated with the dean of students, principal, and parents to formulate a behavior plan for individual students.

Student Teacher 1stGrade

HENRY FORD ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Differentiated instruction by utilizing cooperative learning strategies and provided individual instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles
  • Effectively used centers for math, science, and writing to promote hands-on learning
  • Collaborated with grade level teachers on a weekly basis, participated in parent-teacher conferences and professional development workshops
  • Mentored an after-school dance team where girls fostered creative expression, self-confidence, and teamwork through movement
  • Evaluated student’s behavior, academic performance and development through ongoing informal and formal assessment.

Student Teacher 3rdGrade

UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY MARK MURRAY
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Planned and implemented lesson plans using the appropriate core curriculum common standards
  • Adapted supplementary math activities to Engage New York Math Curriculum and planned accordingly
  • Met with a grade level team and collected data to organize Guided Reading Groups
  • Facilitated Guided Reading Group while monitoring reading behavior and positive group engagement
  • Conducted small group and individual activities for students based on multiple learning needs to ensure all students reached their full potential.

Substitute Teacher

PESG
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Managed and carried out lesson plans during the absence of the regular classroom teacher
  • Provided resourceful instruction to meet the needs of English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities
  • Established positive relationships with students, teachers, and school administration staff
  • Highly requested by teachers and principals personally to substitute during absences.

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Detroit, MI
01-2019

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Detroit, MI
2016

Skills

  • Common Core Standards
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Family Involvement
  • Standardized Tests
  • Distance Learning
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Character Education

Certification

  • Michigan Elementary & Secondary Administrator K-12 Certification (ES) - Pending 2025
  • Michigan Teacher Certification - Elementary Education (ZG) - 2018
  • LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) - 2024-2025
  • Orton-Gillingham Training - 2025
  • Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference - March 2025

Timeline

Teacher

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
01.2023 - Current

Virtual Teacher

OLD REDFORD ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
09.2020 - 06.2021

Lead Teacher

BARACK OBAMA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
01.2020 - 06.2020

Teacher

DETROIT ENTERPRISE ACADEMY
08.2017 - 01.2020

Teacher

TYRONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11.2016 - 06.2017

Student Teacher 1stGrade

HENRY FORD ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.2016 - 12.2016

Student Teacher 3rdGrade

UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY MARK MURRAY
01.2016 - 04.2016

Substitute Teacher

PESG
11.2014 - 06.2016

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

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