Jeanna Bradford
Walnut Shade,MO
Summary
An educator with over 30 years of experience in elementary education. Skilled in lesson planning and adapting lesson plans and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Eager to leverage expertise in creating engaging learning experiences. Committed to fostering student success and advocating for student needs, ensuring a supportive and engaging educational experience.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Branson School District
Branson, MO
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered engaging instruction across diverse subjects, adapting materials to meet student needs.
- Fostered positive classroom environments, promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Teacher
Branson School District
Branson, MO
10.1994 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and retention of core subjects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Utilized classroom management strategies to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum development and classroom practices.
- Advocated for student needs by coordinating with parents, counselors, and special education staff for support services.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO07-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The School of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO05-1988
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Lesson implementation
- Safety awareness
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Enhanced student learning with 2nd grade teaching knowledge when taking a 1st grade long-term substitute teaching position. This also enhanced my own knowledge and skill set.
- Being consistent, having longevity, willing to learn new skills, and willing to both learn from peers as well as assisting peers in learning has been both personal and professional accomplishments. Substituting (after being a classroom teacher) for the past five years has provided much insight in many areas of teaching.
- Making a difference in students' lives
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Branson School District
09.2021 - Current
Teacher
Branson School District
10.1994 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Southwest Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The School of The Ozarks