Jennifer Jeskie
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with 11 years of experience in elementary education covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong phonics and literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Support Teacher
Michelle Lazerson Educational Support Services
08.2019 - Current
- Provides one-on-one learning support to students struggling academically
- Modifies general education curriculum for special-needs students using various multi-modal instructional techniques and technologies
- Conducts assessments of students to determine individual needs
- Assists struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance
Kindergarten Teacher
James H. Cox Elementary
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with grade level team members to develop cohesive lessons, lesson plans, and appropriate curriculum based on CCSS for grade level
- Implemented social-emotional learning lessons and activities to teach whole child
- Participated in weekly and monthly staff development and continued professional development including CGI math cohort and Science of Reading training
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities
- Served as mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies
Reading Intervention Teacher
James H. Cox Elementary
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for at-risk students through small group instruction
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for reading intervention instruction, enhancing their teaching skills and ensuring consistency across grade levels
3rd and 4th Grade Combo Teacher
Pio Pico Elementary School
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported students with IEPs by appropriately scaffolding lessons while maintaining high expectations
- Taught ELD lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success
- Administered state testing in both 3rd and 4th grade
1st Grade Lead Teacher
Kinetic Academy
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with grade level team members to develop cohesive lessons, lesson plans, and appropriate curriculum for grade level
- Integrated first grade standards and curriculum into Project Based Learning projects and activities to promote learning applications
- Worked with students in small group learning centers which included phonics work, guided reading, writing progress, and math centers
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Coordinated extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring programs to enhance students' overall educational experience
Author
Teacher Created Materials
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Wrote and created Smithsonian STEAM science challenge activities as resource for teachers to utilize within classroom
- Collaborated with publishers and editors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content for publication
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining strong organizational skills
Third Grade Lead Teacher
Community Roots Academy
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level
- Integrated third grade standards and curriculum into Project Based Learning projects and activities to promote learning applications
- Designed assessments to measure student progress and adapted instruction based on individual needs
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents
Education
Multiple Subject Credential Program -
Chapman University
Orange, CA01.2008
Bachelors of Arts degree in Liberal Studies -
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA01.2007
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teaching
- Parent Communication
- Multisensory Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Literacy development
Certification
- Certified Educational Therapist, MLESS
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
James H. Cox Elementary
08.2023 - 06.2024
Reading Intervention Teacher
James H. Cox Elementary
01.2021 - 06.2023
Learning Support Teacher
Michelle Lazerson Educational Support Services
08.2019 - Current
3rd and 4th Grade Combo Teacher
Pio Pico Elementary School
11.2018 - 05.2019
Author
Teacher Created Materials
04.2018 - 07.2018
1st Grade Lead Teacher
Kinetic Academy
08.2016 - 11.2018
Third Grade Lead Teacher
Community Roots Academy
08.2013 - 06.2016
Multiple Subject Credential Program -
Chapman University
Bachelors of Arts degree in Liberal Studies -
Sonoma State University
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