Jesse Stephan

Education professional with strong background in fostering student growth and development. Adept at creating inclusive learning environments and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Highly collaborative team member focused on achieving educational outcomes and adapting to dynamic classroom needs. Known for strong communication skills and commitment to student success.

• Employed [activities] and [techniques] techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
• Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.

• Florida Certified Educator License no. 1073895
• Math 5-9, Math 6-12, Social Science 6-12, ESE, ESOL, Reading Endorsement

• Teacher of the Year 2013-2014-Okeechobee Achievement Academy- Okeechobee County School District
• Supervised thirty clients and 17 staff, including therapeutic services, on a 400 mile Vision Quest wagon train through Pennsylvania- summer of 2004
• Trained clients to compete in the Disney ½ marathon races 2005-2007, Philadelphia ½ marathon 2006, member of the sailfish strider organization with DJJ clients completing 5, 10, 15k races
• Achieved initial Medicaid billing contract on Initial Quality Assurance audit review-Okeechobee Redirection Center- 2002, 2003, 2004
• Active team member in achieving Medicaid’s Deemed Status Award as a therapist from 2002-2005
• Created Okeechobee County’s first teen father program to address teen father education, helped reduce the drop-out rate, and secure funding for additional years of service
• State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year finalist 2018