Jenna Bass
Teacher
Folkston,GA
Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.
– Rita Pierson
Summary
Experienced educator with 10 years of specialization in English Language Arts with a focus on building strong verbal and written communication in all learners.
Successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver.
Highly qualified and familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning, and classroom management.
Motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade English Language Arts and 8th Grade GA Studies
Brantley County Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2023
- English Department Head - 7th and 8th Grade
- Google Certified Level 1 Educator
- Attend and redeliver imperative training to teachers from attending Model Schools Conference, Ron Clark Academy, Literature Forums, and local RESA district workshops
- Read 180, Expert 21, SAT program coordinator - responsible for training teachers, assessing student data, progress monitoring
- General Education Teacher Representative for State Systematic Improvement Plan (SSIP) Team
- Positive Behavior Interventions Systems (PBIS) Leadership Team
- Team Leader for group of four different content teachers - scheduling, conferencing, RTI progress monitoring
- Team RTI Coordinator
- Training and experience in administering and data collection using Reading Inventory, BEACON and MAP assessments
- Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) collaborative workshops for English teachers
- Training in data driven instruction, including Formative Instructional Practices (FIP)
- Development and implementation of independent/student self-choice reading programs used in 7th grade and 8th grade
- Training and delivery of instruction and strategies for analyzing narrative, informational and argumentative writing on GMAS as well as using rubrics for grading
- Organize and prepare for yearly school-wide competitions including Young Georgia Authors and Spelling Bee
- Organize and lead planning and instruction for yearly vertical planning of English Language Arts teachers in elementary, middle and high school
- Differentiated-instruction experience with both gifted learners and students with learning disabilities
- Frequently implement platforms into class instruction including Microsoft Office, Google Suite Apps for Education, EdPuzzle, GimKit, Blooket, IXL, USA Test Prep/Progress Learning, No Red Ink, Scholastic Scope Magazines, Newsela, Common Lit, Edulastic, Weebly, Kahoot, GimKit, BoomCards and more
- Enhance students' reading comprehension by incorporating diverse texts and literature from various cultures and time periods
- Boost students' writing skills with targeted assignments, peer-review sessions, and individualized feedback
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connect Language Arts with other content areas
- Support struggling learners to foster academic improvement through differentiated instruction including one-on-one tutoring and small-group
- Assess student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results
- Promote a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and school staff
- Implement innovative teaching strategies to engage all learners in active participation during lessons
- Continuously update professional knowledge through workshops, conferences, and collaborating with peers in the education community
- Utilize data-driven decision-making to refine instructional strategies by administering and interpreting assessment results to determine learners' challenges and strengths
- Lead parent-teacher conferences effectively, discussing student achievements while addressing any concerns regarding learning goals or behavioral issues in the classroom setting.
- Promote effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice though debates, group projects, and problem-solving exercises.
- Prepare and implement lesson plans including differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, assignments, assessments, and report cards for administrative purposes
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Krayons Academy
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided an engaging learning environment for students creating weekly thematic units and classroom management
- Improved student behavior and classroom management through effective communication and consistent enforcement of rules.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Enhanced students'' social skills with daily group activities focused on teamwork, cooperation, and respect for others.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on learning experiences to foster a deeper understanding of concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Coordinated with other Pre-Kindergarten teachers to share resources, ideas, and best practices in order to continually improve instruction across the program.
- Established a positive classroom culture where students felt comfortable taking risks in their learning without fear of failure or judgment from peers.
- Promoted active listening skills among students through regular use of questioning strategies designed to prompt thoughtful responses from all class members during discussions.
- Incorporated a variety of assessment tools into instructional planning in order to accurately measure student growth and inform future teaching decisions.
- Fostered a love for reading by creating a comfortable and inviting reading area for students to explore books independently or as part of guided instruction sessions.
- Ensured compliance with state standards by aligning curriculum materials, lesson plans, assessments, and reporting processes.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Education Specialist - Reading Education (K-12) -
12.2019
- Research Project: Worked collaboratively with two other professors to perfect my culminating research thesis into a published document. The article, Impact of Literacy Across Content on Middle School Students' Reading Comprehension in a Rural Context, was published in the Journal of Research in Reading, 2020 (https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/curriculum-facpubs/218/).
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Accomplished Teaching -
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education: English Language Arts and Math -
05.2012
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Self-Directed
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Student Engagement
- Dependable and Responsible
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Forms, Classroom)
- Data-driven Instruction (Pre- and Post-Benchmarks/Interim Assessments, MAP Assessments, iReady Diagnostics, Beacon, GMAS)
- Classroom Technology Implementation (Zoom, Class, Classroom, Nearpod)
teaching and leadership
Brantley County Middle School, 8th Grade English Language Arts and 8th Grade GA Studies, 08/2016 - 05/2023
conference presentations
Impact of Literacy across Content on Middle School Students' Reading Comprehension in a Rural Context, Journal of Research and Reading, 02/2020
teaching certifications
- Middle Grades Social Science(FLD854), 07/2019
- Gifted In-Field (FLD881), 10/2016
- Curriculum and Instruction (FLD902), 02/2016
- Early Childhood Education (FLD808), 10/2011
- Middle Grades Math Certification (FLD851), 03/2011
- Middle Grades Language Arts Certification (FLD853), 03/2011
awards
- December 2023 and May 2023 voted Brantley County Middle School Teacher of the Month
- 2016-2019 Georgia Department of Education 5-Star Climate rating middle school
- 2014 Brantley County Middle School Teacher of the Year
- 2012 & 2016 - The Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals' Breakout School Award
- Multiple Years - Georgia Department of Education Title I High-Progress Reward School
references
- Christopher Harris, christopher.harris@brantley.k12.ga.us, (912) 462-7092, Principal, Brantley County Middle School, Nahunta, GA
- Ms. Jeannie Moseley, emoseley@georgiacyber.org, (912) 294-2496, Teacher, Georgia Cyber Academy, Jesup, GA
- Ms. Vinita Patel, vinita.patelr@brantley.k12.ga.us, (912) 462-7092, 8th Grade Mathematics teacher, Brantley County Middle School, Nahunta, GA
Work Availability
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Timeline
8th Grade English Language Arts and 8th Grade GA Studies - Brantley County Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2023
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - Krayons Academy
07.2012 - 07.2013
Georgia Southern University - Education Specialist - Reading Education (K-12),
Georgia Southern University - Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Accomplished Teaching,
College of Coastal Georgia - Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education: English Language Arts and Math,
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