Jekara Wright
Millersville,United States
Summary
Experienced instructional teacher and leader who is skilled in curated spaces where students are loved, challenged and prepared daily. Over the past 5 years, I have dramatically influenced student achievement through building relationships, using data to make informed decisions and connecting students and families to resources to ensure success
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Mount Rainer, United States
08.2018 - Current
- Adapted classroom work to provide English as a Second Language (ESOL) students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
- Assessed students' progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration four times each month.
- Collaborated with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Assistant Teacher
A Family Affair Children’s Center,
Parkville, Maryland
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared students for kindergarten by providing them with early learning foundations in basic subjects such as pre-reading readiness and early math experiences.
- Lead the planning and fulfillment of the program curriculum and ensure alignment to city and school standards and assessments.
- Participated in professional development sessions to convey and gather information required to remain an effective teacher amid changing climate.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students and ensured that adaptation and accommodations were being utilized for students with special needs.
Assistant News Director
Fox 45 News
Baltimore, MD
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisted team members with researching stories, finding guests and conducting interviews.
- Assigned stories, delegated work and edited pieces.
- Oversaw production of newscasts and special programming.
- Reviewed daily newscasts to drive quality control and brand touchpoints.
- Wrote copy and edited scripts for on air and digital.
- Worked with news director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and develop and further station's news brand.
- Created tactics and strategies to increase customer visits to social media platforms.
Education
Master of Arts - Distance Education And E-Learning
University of Maryland Global College
Baltimore, MD12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05.2016
No Degree - Continuing Education Courses
Trinity Washington College
Washington, DCSkills
- Project Based Learning Expert
- Instructional Technology Educator
- Professional Development Facilitator
- Connecting families to resources and opportunities
- Instructional Leader
Additional Information
- National Alliance of Black Schools Educators (NABSE) - General Member
- American Association of School Administrators (AASA) - General Member
Accomplishments
Shawn Hintz Principal Thomas S Stone Elementary School
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Shawn.Hintz@pgcps.org
Dr. Ryan Daniel Principal Fort Foote Elementary School Prince George’s County Public Schools Ryan.Daniel@pgcps.org
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Assistant Teacher
A Family Affair Children’s Center,
08.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant News Director
Fox 45 News
06.2014 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Distance Education And E-Learning
University of Maryland Global College
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Morgan State University
No Degree - Continuing Education Courses
Trinity Washington College
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