Jayden Whitacre
Lagrange,OH
Summary
Motivated student teacher with a diverse background in education and coaching. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with educators and parents to boost student engagement and academic performance. Strong adaptability to different learning styles and excellent communication skills foster positive relationships within the educational community. Seeking full-time teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Youth/High School Volleyball Coach
Sheffield Sheffield Lake School District
Sheffield Lake, Ohio
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluated athlete performance and delivered constructive feedback while designing targeted training plans to improve skills, confidence, and overall performance.
- Fostered a positive, disciplined team environment through effective communication, motivation, and positive reinforcement during practices, matches, and tournaments.
- Collaborated with school staff to support student-athlete academic success, while coaching teams in competitive events, and monitoring in-game performance.
Field Experience/Student Teacher
Westlake Elementary School
Westlake, Ohio
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress, plan instructional goals, and adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs, and interests.
- Developed and delivered engaging lesson plans aligned with the mandated curriculum, incorporating immersive activities and educational technology to enhance student engagement.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment, while observing classroom instruction to strengthen teaching skills and communication.
Preschool Teacher / Float
The Child Garden
Lagrange, Ohio
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Designed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities to promote early childhood cognitive development, creativity, and learning.
- Fostered a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that supported children’s social and emotional growth, while managing behavior through positive reinforcement.
- Collaborated and maintained regular communication with parents to support individual child development, address concerns, and provide progress updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio, OH05-2026
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Early childhood education
- Lesson planning
- Organizational skills
- Parent communication
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
Affiliations
Volunteer Youth Ministry Teacher
Certification
Pre-Service Teacher Permit
Timeline
Field Experience/Student Teacher
Westlake Elementary School
01.2025 - 04.2026
Preschool Teacher / Float
The Child Garden
09.2022 - 04.2025
Youth/High School Volleyball Coach
Sheffield Sheffield Lake School District
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University