Jeremy Walkup
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Prince Chapman Academy
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Encouraged, secured and maintained involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
- Designed lessons that provided opportunities for problem-solving, creativity and communication skills.
- Monitored and evaluated students' progress in relation to district or school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
Teacher
Timothy L. Johnson Academy
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Taught 4th grade in a low socioeconomic geography
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as modeling, discussions, and demonstrations
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
Reading Interventionist
Imagine Master Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed classrooms of 12 to 28 students during the absence of assigned teachers
United States Marine Corps
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education
Trine University
Angola, IN05.2012
High School Diploma -
Stryker High School
Stryker, OH05.2000
Skills
- Indiana Teaching Certificate
- Early Childhood Education endorsement
- Urban schools background
- Differentiated instruction specialist
- Flexible and adaptive
- Standardized testing techniques
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Growth mindset
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Prince Chapman Academy
01.2020 - Current
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy
08.2015 - 05.2019
Teacher
Timothy L. Johnson Academy
01.2013 - 01.2015
Reading Interventionist
Imagine Master Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
United States Marine Corps
01.2004 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Stryker High School
Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education
Trine University