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
Hanceville, AL
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
Ardmore, Alabama
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
Madison, AL
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
Athens , AL
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
Athens, AL
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
Frankewing, TN
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
Athens, AL
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
Toney, AL
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
Decatur, AL
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, AL08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Athens State University
Athens, AL05.2021
Associate of Science - Child Development
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL05.2019
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