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Jessica Barnes

Ardmore,AL

Summary

I am a professional, dedicated teacher with a passion for educating young children and helping them reach their higher potential. My teaching talents enable me to provide effective learning experiences for children that support their developmental needs. I am confident that my education and experience with young children will allow me to contribute to each child's education.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Wallace State CC-Hanceville
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Taught early childhood courses, providing instruction to up to twenty undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

OSR Preschool Teacher

Cedar Hill Elementary
05.2022 - 05.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Utilized T.S. Gold to document and monitor each student's developmental progress.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Legacy Elementary School
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Utilized T.S. Gold to document and monitor each student's developmental progress.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Developed children's curiosity and knowledge through hands-on learning activities.

Auxiliary Teacher

BlueSpring Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Used T.S. Gold to document and oversee each student's developmental progress.
  • Provided hands-on learning experiences to help students meet developmental milestones.
  • Provided a safe, fun, and loving environment for eighteen preschool students to discover who they are and excel in their learning.

Student Teaching Intern

Johnson Elementary School
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Interned in second grade and provided hands-on learning experiences for students to grow and learn in different subject areas for seven weeks.
  • Interned in OSR Pre-K and provided hands-on learning experiences to keep students engaged in learning and exploring their environment for seven weeks.

Private Nanny

Dr. Danielle See
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for three children, 2,4 and 5.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development through hands-on learning.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties, such as dusting, mopping and laundry to keep household efficient and neat.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.

Sub Instructional Aide

Johnson Elementary School
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Performed special tasks such as modeling how to share and eat with utensils to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Daycare Teacher

Kids Place
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 4 to 5 years old.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow in.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Internship Student

Decatur City Head Start
03.2019 - 03.2019
  • Planned and prepared activities for children ten months to three years of age with the lead teacher a week.
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
  • Kept children between ages of ten months and three years safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow in.

Education

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
08-2023

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Athens State University
Athens, AL
05.2021

Associate of Science - Child Development

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
05.2019

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced organization and time management skills
  • Efficient as both a team member and an individual worker
  • Always willing to be a continuous learner

References

Mrs. Nona Adams

Principal at Cedar Hill Elementary

nona.adams@lcsk12.org

256-423-5950


Dr. Marcie Robinson

Director of Early Childhood Development, Wallace State

marcie.robinson@wallacestate.edu

256-352-8000


Shelby Hovis, Co-Teacher 

OSR Auxiliary at Cedar Hill Elementary

shelby.hovis@lcsk12.org

931-561-3746


Kim Foss

OSR Pre-k Lead Teacher at Johnson Elementary

Kim.Foss@lcsk12.org

256-566-4025

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Wallace State CC-Hanceville
01.2024 - 05.2025

OSR Preschool Teacher

Cedar Hill Elementary
05.2022 - 05.2025

Lead Preschool Teacher

Legacy Elementary School
07.2021 - 05.2022

Student Teaching Intern

Johnson Elementary School
01.2021 - 04.2021

Auxiliary Teacher

BlueSpring Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2021

Private Nanny

Dr. Danielle See
05.2019 - 05.2020

Internship Student

Decatur City Head Start
03.2019 - 03.2019

Sub Instructional Aide

Johnson Elementary School
12.2018 - 05.2019

Daycare Teacher

Kids Place
01.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Education - Early Childhood Education

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Athens State University

Associate of Science - Child Development

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

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