Jesse Slater

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Responsibilities:

• Designed, implemented, and managed inclusive after-school programs that catered to the diverse needs of students and their families.
• Ensured all programs met and exceeded state requirements for expanded learning, improving the overall structure and quality.
• Promoted character development through engaging and educational activities, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
• Collaborated with school staff, parents, and community partners to enhance program offerings and accessibility.
• Developed and maintained strong communication channels with families, ensuring transparency and encouraging feedback.

Achievements:

• Successfully transformed the program from minimal structure to a well-organized and state-compliant system.
• Increased student attendance and participation through targeted outreach and program enhancements.
• Received positive feedback from families, highlighting improvements in student engagement and character development.
• Enhanced the school's reputation for providing high-quality after-school programs that support academic and personal growth.

• Taught 50+ 6th grade students English and Science
• Provide robust, comprehensive lesson plans for two classes simultaneously while providing regular, additional support to students when requested
• Fostered a community within the classroom that encouraged inquisitiveness and an open dialogue centered on different themes in a piece of literature
• Helped improve scores on SBAC proficiency in ELA by 8%
• Introduced individualized lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles among students.

• Crafted performance improvement plans for underperforming students in consultation with parents and administrative staff
• Established relationships with over 100 students and ensure all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement
• Increased SBAC proficiency in math by 20%
• Designed lesson plans and stations based on areas of growth.

• Developed lesson plans and curricula for all activities
• Managed staff assignment according to schedule of after-school activities
• Assured that program goals and performance outcomes were met in accordance with state government grants and support
• Developed and maintained open and positive relationships with parents staff and administration
• Completed scheduling duties including the availability of certain staffers, facility accessibility, and other logistics
• Managed the budgets of after school programs including expenditure reports and requests.