Jeannie Tackett
Ketchikan,AK
Summary
Certified early years and primary educator with a strong foundation in early childhood education. Excels at creating vibrant, supportive learning environments that foster growth and development. The ability to design engaging lesson plans and activities that enhance young learners' cognitive and social skills. By maintaining open communication with parents and collaborating effectively with colleagues, students can consistently reach their educational goals. A lifelong learner, who is passionate about early literacy instruction and committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact on young minds.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with district curriculum coach to develop cultural enrichment programs through literature and music.
- Demonstrated UFLI instructional routines and implementation to district curriculum coaches as a model of best practices in foundational literacy.
- Implemented data-driven, differentiated reading instruction utilizing a Walk to Read model that
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress toward academic goals.
Multiage Grade 1/2 Teacher
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences
08.2022 - 06.2024
- The first teacher in the district to pilot the University of Florida Literacy Institute's UFLI foundational reading skills program, which led to the adoption of the program at the school site.
- Implemented HET model for planning multiage instruction.
- Implemented 'One Teach, One Observe,' 'Parallel Teaching' and 'Station Teaching' strategies.
- Integrated cultural standards with practical learning experiences outside the classroom.
- Incorporated brain-based teaching methods, lifelong learning guidelines, and trauma-informed practices.
- Effectively communicated learning activities through various digital channels.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment to strengthen connections with students and parents, increasing parent/caregiver conference attendance from 35% to over 95%.
- Volunteered time after school to provide additional literacy support to Tier 3 students.
- Integrated Lego Spike into Science-based lessons.
- Tailored instruction to align with individual education plans.
KG1 and G1 Teacher
Dwight School Dubai
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Designed inquiry-based units integrating core subject learning outcomes and key concepts.
- Acknowledged as "outstanding" by KHDA inspectors to Head of School and PYP Coordinator.
- Group Leader for Sustainability during Spark Week for mixed-age primary students.
- Organized and created inclusive environment for all learners.
- Transformed educational environments to enhance inquiry-based learning.
- Engaged parents weekly with detailed updates on educational activities and school news.
- Created and implemented comprehensive distance learning programs.
- Mentored first-year teacher in a collaborative co-teaching environment.
- Implemented social-emotional development strategies recognized by leadership and counselors.
- Created a Spark Week video with Pre-K students to highlight well-being practices utilized by students in our classroom.
- Led after-school activities that included Music and Movement for Early Years students and the "Cold Cooking" club for early primary students.
Nursery Teacher
Kindercare
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Ensured tranquil and secure setting for infants aged six weeks to one year.
- Prepared and implemented group and individual plans to support language, cognitive, social, and emotional development
- Maintained classroom environment that met all health and safety expectations, following strict protocols.
- Communicated daily with parents and caregivers through written notes and web-based applications to share information about learning and daily habits
- Established meaningful relationships with infants, their families, and caregivers by creating and maintaining an exceptionally nurturing and caring environment and open communication
- Implemented the child care center Learning Adventures Cooking Academy for a group of 3-6-year-old children
Kindergarten Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council Government Schools
08.2012 - 07.2018
- Implemented outcomes-based curriculum in a dual language co-teaching classroom setting
- Supported educational initiatives in UAE government schools.
- Achieved top scores in school-wide kindergarten phonics assessments for two consecutive years.
- Co-led a science innovation club for kindergarten students.
- Led professional development sessions for kindergarten teachers at a regional meeting.
Kindergarten Coordinator/Teacher
Gems American School
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Guided staff through the integration of The Creative Curriculum in Pre-K and Kindergarten.
- Planned and delivered professional development for teachers and teaching assistants.
- Supervised and evaluated teachers using professional standards-aligned rubrics.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and the learning support team to address challenging behaviors.
- Member of School Leadership Team.
- Committee Chair for School Inspection Standard 2: Students' Personal Attainment.
- Streamlined the student intake process for K1 students and revised the student handbook.
- Delivered individualized instruction to neurodiverse students and English language learners.
First Grade Teacher
Universal American School
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Seamlessly transitioned into role, beginning work within 48 hours of arrival as a late hire.
- Joined the inaugural team during PYP Candidate School's first year.
- Engaged in PYP workshops organized by the school.
- Member of CIS accreditation committees A and B.
- Provided after-school tutoring, literacy, and puppet-making clubs.
- Commended for tireless efforts to meet the needs of challenging students without sacrificing teaching integrity.
Kindergarten Teacher
Universal Academy of Florida
08.2006 - 06.2007
First Grade and Fifth Sixth Split Teacher
International Academy of Cincinnati
08.2003 - 06.2005
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida01.2003
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- English Language Learners
- Mindfulness Practices
- Inquiry Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Phonics instruction
- Classroom management
- Play-Based Learning
- Relationship building
- Cultural awareness
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Team collaboration
Certifications
- Elementary Education K-6, ESOL Endorsement, Florida Department of Education 07/01/16-06/30/26,
- Initial Out of State License K-6 and English as a Second Language, Alaska Department of Education 08/02/22, 12/31/24,
- 5-Year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License, Ohio Department of Education 07/01/18, 06/30/23,
Professional Development
- LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, 2024
- Neurodiversity: A New Approach for Students with Special Needs, 2021
- The Play First Summit: Online Early Childhood Education Summit, 2020
- Making the PYP Happen: Implementing Agency Category 1, 2019
- Apple Teacher Certified, 2019
- Focus on Phonics for Effective Reading, Writing, and Spelling Instruction, 2018
- Learning to Talk by Talking: A Development Approach to Maximizing Language and Literacy Skills, 2017
- Phonics and Phonemic Awareness, 2017
- International Study Group Reggio Emilia Approach, 2017
- Methods: Teaching ESOL, 2016
- Effective Teaching & Classroom Management, 2016
- Teaching and Learning in the PYP Category 2, 2012
Languages
English
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2024 - Current
Multiage Grade 1/2 Teacher
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences
08.2022 - 06.2024
KG1 and G1 Teacher
Dwight School Dubai
08.2019 - 03.2022
Nursery Teacher
Kindercare
01.2019 - 07.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council Government Schools
08.2012 - 07.2018
Kindergarten Coordinator/Teacher
Gems American School
08.2008 - 06.2012
First Grade Teacher
Universal American School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Kindergarten Teacher
Universal Academy of Florida
08.2006 - 06.2007
First Grade and Fifth Sixth Split Teacher
International Academy of Cincinnati
08.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
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