Jayme Massey
319 Stafford Dr.Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through building relationships, and getting to know each students' story. Successful in mentoring, coaching and inspiring new and future educators.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CARE Teacher
Sacramento County Office of Education
06.2018 - Current
- Taught in the Court and Community Schools department for At Risk Youth as a CARE teacher
- Maintained meticulous Independent Studies Files for each student making sure our program was in compliance with state regulations
- Prepared records for internal and state audits
- Taught English, Social Studies, and Curriculum Support to 8th grade students
- Taught math and English to 9th-12th grade students
- Liaison between the student, families and all other teachers that my students had on their schedule
- Worked as their advocate, counselor and teacher and my primary role was to provide a safe environment for my students in terms of social/emotional well-being, as well as helping to bridge the transition from middle to high-school
- Worked closely with the School Psychologist at the High School to provide insight on the unique needs of my former students once they transition to the traditional high school setting
- Developed strategies for successful classroom management, maintaining an orderly environment focused on learning.
- Supported special education programs by working closely with specialists to adapt lessons for diverse learners.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Organized and managed classroom resources efficiently to optimize the learning experience for all students.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Promoted cultural awareness within the classroom through the integration of multicultural curriculum materials.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavioral issues for administrative purposes.
- Increased student participation by utilizing interactive and group-based learning techniques.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, creating an atmosphere conducive to success.
ESL and Citizenship Teacher
Roseville Adult School
08.2022 - Current
- Taught ESL and Citizenship classes (English as a Second Language) to adults newly arriving in America from a wide variety of other countries
- Helped students acquire employment, learn the community and culture, prepare for citizenship
- Conducted monthly orientations for the program
- Celebrated new citizens by organizing in- class parties and question and answer sessions between aspiring citizens and students who recently passed the USCIS test to become a citizen
- Taught basic computer skills
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Elementary Principal (Summer School)
Twin Rivers Unified School District
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and district policies regarding curriculum standards, assessment reporting, and special education services.
- Promoted community partnerships to enhance educational experiences for students through guest speakers, field trips, and collaborative events.
- Championed diversity initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive school environment for students from various cultural backgrounds.
- Optimized resource allocation by managing budgets, securing grants, and overseeing facility maintenance projects to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to promote student engagement, leadership development, and positive peer interactions outside of the classroom setting.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Elementary Vice Principal (Summer School)
Twin Rivers Unified School District
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
- Visited multiple sites to assist with safety drills
- Participated in the hiring of the summer school staff
- Supervised the cafeteria during lunch
- Maintained records for school, district, state, and federal requirements.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
Teacher Induction Mentor
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Improved instructional practices through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and targeted professional development opportunities for teachers.
- Managed the successful transition of new teachers into the school community by implementing comprehensive induction programs and ongoing mentoring support.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored newly hired educators
- Guided new teachers through the credential process
- Met weekly with new teachers to mentor and help establish timelines and goals for credential completion
- Guided new teachers through classroom management issues and parent navigation
- Used Cognitive Coaching strategies to help teachers come up with their own strategies, plans and management strategies
TOSA (Teacher On Special Assignment) /Instructional Coach
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Coached Jr.High and High School teachers on instructional and curriculum strategies as well as implementation of those strategies
- Sat on multiple 7th-12th ELA committees at the district and planned and implemented Professional Development for English teachers
- Member of three PLC's both at my sites as well as at the district level
- Mentored and coached new teachers on the expectations of the site administration
- Mentored and coached new teachers regarding navigating adopted curriculum
- Mentored and coached new teachers on time management and lesson planning
- Created and implemented Professional Development opportunities for the district's English teachers
8th Grade English/Science/Leadership Teacher
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Taught a diverse group of "at-risk" 8th grade students at Village Elementary
- I was the English, Science and Leadership teacher that school year and I also ran the student store and was in charge of the ASB
- 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.
- 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.
3rd Grade Teacher
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Built a positive learning environment by providing a safe and nurturing classroom where relationships were fostered and the students felt at ease and ready to learn
- Oversaw the student run monthly Student Store
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Teacher/Lead Literacy Teacher
Merryhill Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Taught elementary at a private school with rigorous academic standards and expectations
- Used advanced technology as a teaching tool on a regular basis
- Lead Literacy Teacher- trained other teachers on implementing new at the time Common Core standards
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Second Grade Teacher/Technology Coordinator
St. John's Christian School
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Assisted teachers with Educational Technology tools and coordinated use of the computer lab
- Developed and shared lesson plans using technology and trained teachers on how to execute these lessons
7th-12th Teacher/At Risk Specialist/Testing Coordinator
Sacramento Academic Vocational Academy-Gateway Community Charters
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Maintained Independent Studies files to be in compliance with state regulations
- Provided individualized instruction
- Coordinated all state and federal testing for the school site
- Worked with community partners to provide resources for at risk students
- Developed a computer elective
Middle School Teacher
Mother Lode Union School District
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Taught sixth grade Language Arts, Social Studies, and computers
- Created the curriculum for 7th and 8th grade English intervention summer programs
- Served on the Site Council and our local CTA chapter
- Taught staff development trainings in classroom technology, and created and implemented the sixth grade computer elective as well as ran Homework Clubs and Spelling Bee teams
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.
Education
M.Ed - Cross Cultural Teaching, Educational Technology
National University
04.2002
B.A. - Liberal Studies, Children and the Arts
California State University, Fresno
01.1999
A.A. - Liberal Studies
Porterville College
01.1997
Skills
- Inspiring Educators
- Coaching Educators
- Mentoring Educators
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
Awards
- 2023, Teacher of the Month, Sacramento County Office of Education
- 2021, Teacher of the Year Nominee, Sacramento County Office of Education
- 2019, Teacher of the Month, Sacramento County Office of Education
- 2014, Student Leadership, Twin Rivers Unified School District and Youth Development Network
- 2014, Certificate of Appreciation, Twin Rivers Unified School District
- 2008, Best Teacher, Style Magazine in Placer County, Ca.
Clubs
- 2020/2021, Club Live, Folsom Middle School
- 2018/2019, Glee Club, Folsom Middle School
Accomplishments
- 2023: Teacher of the Month-awarded by Sacramento County Office of Education
- 2021: Teacher of the Year Nominee-Sacramento County Office of Education
- 2019: Teacher of the Month-awarded by the Sacramento County Office of Education
- 2014: Student Leadership awarded by Twin Rivers Unified School District and Youth Development Network for development and implementation of a student-driven project designed to cultivate positive change on campus.
- 2014: Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Twin Rivers Unified School District for my commitment to providing student leadership opportunities
- 2008 "Best Teacher"voted on by readers of the Roseville Press Tribune
Timeline
ESL and Citizenship Teacher
Roseville Adult School
08.2022 - Current
CARE Teacher
Sacramento County Office of Education
06.2018 - Current
Elementary Principal (Summer School)
Twin Rivers Unified School District
02.2018 - 07.2018
Elementary Vice Principal (Summer School)
Twin Rivers Unified School District
02.2017 - 07.2017
Teacher Induction Mentor
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
TOSA (Teacher On Special Assignment) /Instructional Coach
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2015 - 01.2017
8th Grade English/Science/Leadership Teacher
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
3rd Grade Teacher
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2013 - 01.2014
Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Teacher/Lead Literacy Teacher
Merryhill Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2013
Second Grade Teacher/Technology Coordinator
St. John's Christian School
01.2007 - 01.2009
7th-12th Teacher/At Risk Specialist/Testing Coordinator
Sacramento Academic Vocational Academy-Gateway Community Charters
01.2006 - 01.2009
Middle School Teacher
Mother Lode Union School District
01.1999 - 01.2002
B.A. - Liberal Studies, Children and the Arts
California State University, Fresno
A.A. - Liberal Studies
Porterville College
M.Ed - Cross Cultural Teaching, Educational Technology
National University
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