JESSECA NEWMAN
Budd Lake,NJ
Summary
Engaging Teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Althea Gibson Academy
East Orange, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Assess and analyze students’ progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Harambee Family Academy
East Orange, NJ
09.2012 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans using the Tools of the Mind Curriculum
- Motivated and challenged students through hand-on experiences
- Accommodated diverse learners in the classroom through differentiated instruction
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Substitute Teacher
East Orange Board of Education
East Orange, NJ
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Selected as a long-term substitute for teachers on maternity and extended medical leave
- Kept students motivated, engaged and focused during teachers absence
- Filled in for teachers in emergency and on short and medium term assignments
- Hands on experience with small and large classes, and within various age groups, education and grade level
Mentor/ Youth Mentor
After School, New Community Corporation
Newark, NJ
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Assisted students with their homework
- Coordinated and implemented academic programs
- Organized age appropriate recreational activities for children in kindergarten-fifth grade
- Mentored youth in the summer work program including involvement in hiring process and supervising weekly performances
Education
Master of Science - Education- Integrating Technology in The Classroom
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
B.A. - Family and Child Studies
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2011
Skills
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
- Interactive Whiteboard, iPad, Smart Board
- Student Counseling
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social Skills
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Faculty Collaboration
Certification
Standard P-3 Teacher Certification
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Althea Gibson Academy
09.2021 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Harambee Family Academy
09.2012 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
East Orange Board of Education
09.2009 - 06.2012
Mentor/ Youth Mentor
After School, New Community Corporation
04.2007 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Education- Integrating Technology in The Classroom
Walden University
B.A. - Family and Child Studies
Montclair State University
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