Jessica A. McGovern
Shorewood,WI
Summary
Experienced, unusually comprehensive 20-year background and work history in the field of education. Consistently outstanding reviews from both children and coworkers. Thoughtful and engaging cross-age communication fluency. "Favorite teacher" and "life-changing"- commonly reported comments from students of all ages. Refined classroom management skills steeped in positivity and respect.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
District-wide Substitute
Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, and Glendale/River Hills School Districts
02.2018 - Current
Long-term substitute eighth grade special education teacher
Whitefish Bay Middle School
Whitefish Bay
01.2026
- Primarily serving students with EBD and autism spectrum disorder.
Long-term substitute seventh and eighth grade ELA teacher
Salam School
01.2024
Long-term substitute eleventh grade ELA teacher
Salam School
01.2024
Lead secular preschool teacher
Jewish Beginnings Preschool
01.2016
- Served as a lead secular preschool teacher of 3-year-old students in a Reggio Emilia-inspired Judaic preschool.
Test Proctor
Lake Bluff Elementary- Shorewood Schools
Shorewood
01.2016
Summer school reading instructor
Shorewood Schools
Shorewood, WI
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led literacy exercises and engaged students in reading and storytelling enrichment activities as a summer school reading instructor for multi-age K-4 students.
Senior kindergarten assistant
Lake Bluff Elementary- Shorewood Schools
Shorewood
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Served as a senior kindergarten assistant to a diverse population of five and six-year-old students. Duties included leading various group activities, classroom management support, transitions and supervision.
Lead preschool teacher
Cyprus School
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Served as the lead preschool teacher at an early childhood Montessori center. Additional duties involved acting as a lead music and kindergarten teacher at various times throughout the day or week.
Paraprofessional
Pillsbury Elementary School
01.2007
- Served as a paraprofessional in an early childhood special education classroom assisting pre-kindergarten special needs students with diverse learning and personal needs.
Instructor
Como Park Elementary School
St. Paul, MN
01.2007
- Provided instructional assistance in a multicultural, special needs kindergarten and first grade combination classroom.
Primary instructor
The English Learning Center
Minneapolis, MN
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Served as primary instructor in a beginning English class for adult immigrant and refugee English language learners.
Teaching assistant
Brihmall Elementary School, Falcon Heights School
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Served as a teaching assistant in Roseville area school’s K-6 Friendship Connection childcare program. Acted as primary instructor for various learning activities, developed lesson plans, led group activities, and worked directly with children with special needs.
Instructor
Dowling Elementary School
Minneapolis, MN
01.2006
- Provided assistance to students in a combination fourth and fifth grade EBD classroom.
Instructor
Southside Family School
Minneapolis, MN
01.2006
- Taught music-related lessons, and provided instructional assistance for both teacher and students in a multicultural, multi-age, ability-based elementary classroom.
Participant
Breakthrough Teaching Fellow Internship
St. Paul, MN
01.2006
- One of a handful of college students selected to participate in the highly competitive and prestigious Breakthrough Teaching Fellow Internship.
Instructor
Museum Magnet Elementary School
St. Paul, MN
01.2005
- Provided instructional assistance in a diverse fourth grade classroom.
Instructor
Brihmall Elementary
Roseville, MN
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Worked with a diverse second grade classroom. Provided assistance to the primary instructor.
Maestra/Maestro! intern
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2004
- Worked as a Maesta/Maestro! intern with historically underserved fourth and fifth graders.
Primary orchestra instructor
St. Monica’s School
Whitefish Bay, WI
01.2003
- Served as the primary orchestra instructor for fourth through seventh grade orchestra students.
Observer
Glenn Hills Middle School
Milwaukee, WI
01.2003
- Actively observed at Glenn Hills Middle School in suburban Milwaukee, WI. Worked with director and accomplished organizational ensemble work.
Instructor
Center for Educational Excellence
Phoenix, AZ
01.2002
- Taught beginning fifth and sixth grade flute players in an urban junior high charter school beginning band.
District-wide substitute teacher, K4-12
School District of Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay, WI
01.2025 - Current
Teachers on Call, K4-12
Glendale/River Hills School District
Glendale & River Hills
01.2025 - Current
District-wide substitute teacher
School District of Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay, WI
01.2025 - Current
District-wide substitute teacher
Shorewood School District
Shorewood, WI
01.2018 - Current
Teachers on Call, K4-12
Shorewood School District
Shorewood, WI
01.2018 - 01.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education: ELA
University of MN - Twin Cities
Post-baccalaureate Minor - Music
University of Montana
Skills
- Teaching experience ranging from ages 3 to 83
- Rare, innate, empathic authenticity and connection
- Student engagement and relationship building
- Positive reinforcement and excellent classroom management
- Superior communication skills and collaborative nature
- Additional professional expertise in music and art with a background in theater
Accomplishments
Professional flautist with a post-baccalaureate music minor from the University of Montana. Well-renowned in the Milwaukee area after performing with a wide variety of ensembles and local orchestras. MYSO concerto competition winner. Former principal flute of the WSMA Orchestra (top position- State of Wisconsin). Current flautist in the flute and harp duo, Lyric Ensemble. Owner/Artist, Nightingale Fine Arts.
Professional Flute Performer and Teacher
Local Artist, Nightingale Fine Arts (website listed above). Acrylic and watercolor painter, drawing.
Timeline
Long-term substitute eighth grade special education teacher
Whitefish Bay Middle School
01.2026
District-wide substitute teacher, K4-12
School District of Whitefish Bay
01.2025 - Current
Teachers on Call, K4-12
Glendale/River Hills School District
01.2025 - Current
District-wide substitute teacher
School District of Whitefish Bay
01.2025 - Current
Long-term substitute seventh and eighth grade ELA teacher
Salam School
01.2024
Long-term substitute eleventh grade ELA teacher
Salam School
01.2024
District-wide Substitute
Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, and Glendale/River Hills School Districts
02.2018 - Current
District-wide substitute teacher
Shorewood School District
01.2018 - Current
Teachers on Call, K4-12
Shorewood School District
01.2018 - 01.2023
Lead secular preschool teacher
Jewish Beginnings Preschool
01.2016
Test Proctor
Lake Bluff Elementary- Shorewood Schools
01.2016
Summer school reading instructor
Shorewood Schools
01.2015 - 01.2016
Senior kindergarten assistant
Lake Bluff Elementary- Shorewood Schools
01.2014 - 01.2016
Lead preschool teacher
Cyprus School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Paraprofessional
Pillsbury Elementary School
01.2007
Instructor
Como Park Elementary School
01.2007
Primary instructor
The English Learning Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Teaching assistant
Brihmall Elementary School, Falcon Heights School
01.2006 - 01.2007
Instructor
Dowling Elementary School
01.2006
Instructor
Southside Family School
01.2006
Participant
Breakthrough Teaching Fellow Internship
01.2006
Instructor
Museum Magnet Elementary School
01.2005
Instructor
Brihmall Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2005
Maestra/Maestro! intern
Arizona State University
01.2004
Primary orchestra instructor
St. Monica’s School
01.2003
Observer
Glenn Hills Middle School
01.2003
Instructor
Center for Educational Excellence
01.2002
Post-baccalaureate Minor - Music
University of Montana
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education: ELA
University of MN - Twin Cities