Jennifer Sikes
Pineville,LA
Summary
As a classroom teacher, I always strived to be compassionate while staying current on new practices in order to improve student engagement and academic performance. In my current role, I feel that these qualities have attributed in the way that I lead others. We must always value our team, while transforming each person in order to continue to impact learning achievement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher/ Acting Assistant Principal:
Rapides Parish School Board
Deville, LA
08.2021 - Current
- PLC Leader (2021-current)
- Coach of teachers (2022 - current)
- Dibels Coordinator (2022 - current)
- Title 1 Coordinator (2024 - current)
- SBLC Coordinator (2024 - current)
- 504 Chairperson (2021 - current)
- PTC Leader (2021 - current)
- Feeder System Coordinator (2022 - current)
- Testing Coordinator (2021- 2022; 2024-current)
Teacher:
Rapides Parish School Board- Hayden R. Lawrence
Deville, LA
08.2014 - 08.2021
- Taught 3rd grade - Science/ Social Studies (2014- 2015)
- Taught 4th grade- Math (2015-2017)
- Taught 4th grade ELA/ Math (2017- 2018)
- Taught 4th grade ELA/ Science (2017- 2021)
- Coordinated Entire School Field Day (2015- current)
- Leadership Team member (2014 - current)
- Had 4 year-long student-teacher residents from Louisiana State University of Alexandria.
Teacher:
Rapides Parish School Board- Peabody Montessori
Alexandria , LA
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Taught 1st/ 2nd grade combo
- Created workplans to differentiate instruction
- Hosted Social Studies Fair
- Data Team member
Teacher:
Rapides Parish School Board- Lessie Moore Ele.
Pineville, LA
08.2011 - 05.2012
- 4th Grade- ELA
Student Worker:
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center
Pineville, LA
04.2008 - 12.2010
- Worked In Fiscal Services
- Filed Paperwork
- Created an Excel file/ kept up with how much each individual should be paid
- paid individuals their biweekly income
- completed inventory
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA05-2011
Educational Leadership
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LASkills
- Mentoring/ Coaching Cycles
- Leading Professional Development/ PLCs
- Communication/ Problem- Solving
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year (2019-2020)
Timeline
Lead Teacher/ Acting Assistant Principal:
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2021 - Current
Teacher:
Rapides Parish School Board- Hayden R. Lawrence
08.2014 - 08.2021
Teacher:
Rapides Parish School Board- Peabody Montessori
08.2012 - 05.2014
Teacher:
Rapides Parish School Board- Lessie Moore Ele.
08.2011 - 05.2012
Student Worker:
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center
04.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Louisiana College
Educational Leadership
Louisiana State University At Shreveport