Jeanette Smith
Denton,TX
Summary
Dedicated teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Trophy Lakes Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Promoted positive learning environment with use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Private Nanny
Lindsey Rayl
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Private Nanny
Kirsten Fournet
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Special Education Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.1991 - 12.1999
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary And Special Education
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX05.1981
Skills
- Elementary Education
- Lesson Planning
- Special Needs Support
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Student assessment
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Reading Academy
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Trophy Lakes Academy
08.2020 - Current
Private Nanny
Lindsey Rayl
11.2017 - 12.2019
Private Nanny
Kirsten Fournet
08.2016 - 11.2017
Special Education Teacher
Katy Independent School District
08.1991 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Education - Elementary And Special Education
Hardin-Simmons University
Reading Academy
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