Jess Northup
Chicago
Summary
Passionate educator who has inspired and nurtured learning in students of all ages, from young children to adults. Expertise in designing new, innovative curricula and creating engaging lesson plans, which meet established education standards. Strong communication skills and adept at working in teams. Committed to ensuring all students achieve their full potential at a developmentally appropriate pace.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Montessori Preschool Teacher
Humboldt Park Montessori
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Taught social skills, problem-solving, communication, and self-care. Worked with a team of teachers to implement curriculum and maintain the Montessori environment in the classroom. Cared for children.
Grader and Tutor
Teachers Test Prep
Mill Valley, California
01.2017 - Current
- Grade essays, provide tutoring, and offer assistance to prospective public school teachers preparing for their standardized licensing exams.
English Teacher
English Oklahoma
Oaxaca, Mexico
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Planned lessons and designed curriculum. Taught English in individual and group classes. Helped the director create and edit the school’s curriculum and class materials.
English Teacher and Translator
Instituto Jovel
Chiapas, Mexico
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Taught English to children and adults in individual and group classes. Designed dynamic lesson plans to creatively implement the curriculum required by The Mexican Secretariat of Public Education. Translated academic texts from Spanish to English for private clients.
Preschool Teacher
Hoyne Street Playgroup
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Planned and taught programming for a class of ten pre-K children in a parent-run, cooperative preschool. Worked closely with a board of parents to design creative, developmentally appropriate curriculum. Created projects, organized field trips, and played music with the children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences -
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA01-2001
Liberal Arts - language and music
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY01-1996
Skills
- Spanish language fluency
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson planning
- Age-appropriate evaluation of materials
- Classroom management
- Professional Musician
Timeline
Montessori Preschool Teacher
Humboldt Park Montessori
01.2019 - 01.2025
Grader and Tutor
Teachers Test Prep
01.2017 - Current
English Teacher
English Oklahoma
01.2015 - 01.2017
English Teacher and Translator
Instituto Jovel
01.2011 - 01.2012
Preschool Teacher
Hoyne Street Playgroup
01.2002 - 01.2009
Liberal Arts - language and music
Skidmore College
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences -
Berklee College of Music