Jessamy Mathieson
Cutler Bay,FL
Summary
High-performing professional with 12 years of experience delivering high-impact work in the education and training industry. Skilled in developing strong internal and external relationships to facilitate collaborative achievements of high-priority goals. Confident in the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and leverage skills in customer service, instructional design, and leadership to enable team success. Committed to lifelong learning and going the extra mile to contribute to facilitating continuous improvement. Results-driven Education Coordinator successful at managing all facets of education, including selecting materials, training teachers and planning activities. Excellent communication and planning skills with an adaptable approach to problem-solving. Prepared to offer 13 years' experience in the field to a challenging new role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Somerset Silver Palms
Miami, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop curricula that aligns with district standards.
- Utilized various instructional strategies such as cooperative learning activities, discussion groups, lectures.
- Created and maintained an organized system for tracking student progress over time.
- Held parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or behavioral issues.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through open-ended questions during lessons.
- Facilitated small group instruction within the regular education setting.
- Provided feedback and assessment to students on their writing projects and assignments.
- Participated in school committees or other initiatives related to curriculum development or implementation.
- Utilized online software programs such as Google Classroom or Schoology to post assignments and track student performance.
- Developed and implemented engaging, differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction to support student learning.
- Conducted individualized instruction for struggling readers and writers.
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Fifth Grade Teacher
MDCPS
Florida City, FL
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
- Utilized technology in the classroom such as interactive whiteboards or online resources.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other activities to track progress.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among students during group work activities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Encouraged parent involvement by scheduling meetings or sending out periodic updates.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to enhance classroom instruction.
- Created individual learning plans for special education students based on their IEPs.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
OCEAN REEF, Academy of Ocean Reef
Ocean Reef, FL
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Instructed fourth and fifth-grade students in the subjects of Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies and empowering students’ academic learning, well-being, and self-efficacy
- Analyzed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, and social development
- Provided stakeholders with detailed data narratives and reports for each student with students’ performance and suggestions for growth
- Analyzed students’ data to develop progress monitoring tools and assessments and aligned instruction to affirm students’ academic growth
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing various instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's performance in class via email or phone calls.
Transformation K-5 Reading Coach
MDCPS, West Homestead K-8
Homestead, MT
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Attends professional learning community meetings to scaffold instructional planning based on formative/summative assessment results analyzes teachers' effectiveness in accordance with students' performance
- Assist teachers to integrate formative assessment into instructional practice, as requested by the teacher
- Research and provide content knowledge, resources and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative literacy practices
- Coordinate/facilitate pilots of instructional materials and software implementations
- Monitor student progress through interactive lessons and daily assessments
- Coordinate/facilitate reading intervention initiatives for students in grades K-5
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Assessed educational needs and incorporated fun and exciting activities to improve students' reading skills.
- Integrated writing into reading lessons to enhance comprehension and foster higher level thinking.
- Modeled differentiated instructional techniques during co-teaching opportunities in classrooms.
Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten-Third)
MDCPS, West Homestead K-8
Homestead, MT
08.2012 - 08.2020
- Responsible for the instruction of Third Grade Intensive Acceleration class with aligning data-driven instruction following curriculum guidelines
- Demonstrated highly-effective teaching instruction, with five years of constantly achieving learning gains for student academic growth of 95-100% each year
- Grade-Level Chair for three years, promoting the integration of instructional programs at the building level; facilitating team problem solving and the monitoring of the academic success of all students on the assigned team, and collaborating with the principal and other teachers on the building leadership team
- Developed engaging and differentiated lessons and resources to promote students’ achievement with the use of technology and a variety of teaching strategies
- Mentored pupils to stay motivated academically and socially to achieve their goals
- Maintained a safe learning environment that fostered diversity using group incentives and motivational tools
- Also taught: kindergarten, first and second.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Barry University
05.2015
Bachelors in Elementary Education K-6 -
Florida International University
06.2011
Associate of Arts in Communication/Journalism -
Miami- Dade College
06.2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Effective Communicator
- Creative
- Instructional Design
- Technological Instruction (multimedia)
- Problem-Solving
- Professional Development
Certification
- Elementary K-5 Certification
- Reading K-5 Endorsement
- ESOL/ESE Endorsement
- Gifted Endorsement (Beacon)
- Get Your Teach On Attendee 2022
- Youth Mental Health Certified
- Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED Certified
Affiliations
- Girl Scout Troop Leader: Troop 408
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- FIU Leadership Program
Timeline
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Somerset Silver Palms
08.2023 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
MDCPS
08.2022 - 08.2023
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
OCEAN REEF, Academy of Ocean Reef
10.2021 - 08.2022
Transformation K-5 Reading Coach
MDCPS, West Homestead K-8
08.2020 - 09.2021
Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten-Third)
MDCPS, West Homestead K-8
08.2012 - 08.2020
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Barry University
Bachelors in Elementary Education K-6 -
Florida International University
Associate of Arts in Communication/Journalism -
Miami- Dade College
- Elementary K-5 Certification
- Reading K-5 Endorsement
- ESOL/ESE Endorsement
- Gifted Endorsement (Beacon)
- Get Your Teach On Attendee 2022
- Youth Mental Health Certified
- Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED Certified
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