Jessica Shufelt
Teacher
Albany,NY
Summary
A devoted educator to promote students learning and enhancing individual potential. I am driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. I am and will continue to be a strong advocate for all students needs and wants. I want to be the voice of action and change. I strive to provide a strong classroom with consistent emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. I love what I do and is up for any challenges that needs to be faced in the our education system.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
1st Grade Special Education Teacher
Destine Preparatory Charter School
Schenectady, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Kindergarten Teacher
Willoughby Montessori Day School
Willoughby, OH
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Implementation of the Montessori philosophy in all aspects of learning and applying in to their daily lives.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Resident Assistant
Notre Dame College
South Euclid, OH
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Encouraged community atmosphere by implementing educational and social programs.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Mediated and conflicts to achieve peaceful and fair resolutions.
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Implemented and enforced university and campus housing policies.
- Led by example through mature behavior consistent with university regulations and rules.
Teaching Assistant
Achievements Kids Express
Maplewood, NY
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Substitute Teacher
Harmony Hill
Cohoes, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education And Development B- Pre-k
Schenectady County Community College
Scotia, NY 08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education K-3
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH 08.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Special Education K-6
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 02.2021 - Current
Skills
Safety awareness
Timeline
1st Grade Special Education Teacher
Destine Preparatory Charter School
07.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education K-6
Grand Canyon University
02.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Willoughby Montessori Day School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Resident Assistant
Notre Dame College
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education K-3
Notre Dame College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher
Harmony Hill
09.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education And Development B- Pre-k
Schenectady County Community College
08.2016 - 05.2018
Teaching Assistant
Achievements Kids Express
09.2015 - 12.2019
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