Jeanne Elizabeth Bass Norwood
Zachary,LA
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Department Chair
Zachary Community School District
08.2021 - Current
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Mathematics Dual Enrollment Teacher
Zachary Community School District
08.2019 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Taught high school students college level mathematics courses through Southeastern Louisiana University to give students access to college credits while still in high school.
- Collaborated with math professors at SELU to give my students the best mathematics experience.
- Utilized SELU mathematics problems and created guided notes to prepare my students for the college level.
Mathematics Teacher
Zachary Community School District
08.2017 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
Homecoming Coordinator
Zachary Community School District
08.2018 - Current
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Organize all Homecoming related activities.
- Promote Homecoming events to the general public.
- Manage the Homecoming Parade involving every school in the district.
- Hold elections for Homecoming Court.
- Organize and implement a Homecoming T-Shirt Design Competition where students can create the District Wide Homecoming Shirt.
Boys Soccer Sponsor
Zachary Community School District
08.2023 - Current
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
Lifeguard
YMCA Of The Capital Area
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Cleared pool areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
Mathematics Teacher
Iberville Parish School Board
08.2008 - 05.2017
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Natural Science-Math Focus
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12.2007
Skills
- Support Networks
- Deductive Reasoning
- Active Listening
- Instructor Support
- Parent Communication
- Daily Facility Operations
- RTI Familiarity
- Group and Individual Instruction
Additional Information
- Beta Sponsor
- Student Government Association Sponsor
- Travel Club Teacher
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year
- Member of the Instructional Leadership Team
- Member of the Principals Leadership Team
Timeline
Boys Soccer Sponsor
Zachary Community School District
08.2023 - Current
Mathematics Department Chair
Zachary Community School District
08.2021 - Current
Mathematics Dual Enrollment Teacher
Zachary Community School District
08.2019 - Current
Lifeguard
YMCA Of The Capital Area
05.2019 - 08.2022
Homecoming Coordinator
Zachary Community School District
08.2018 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Zachary Community School District
08.2017 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Iberville Parish School Board
08.2008 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Masters of Natural Science-Math Focus
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Nicholls State University
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