Jessica Bilbrey
Experienced Former Teacher
Livingston,TN
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with expertise teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Overton County Board of Education
Livingston, TN
08.2004 - 04.2025
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
Elementary School Principal
Overton County Board of Education
Livingston, TN
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Participated in community events that support the school's mission.
- Facilitated collaborative planning among departments within the school district.
- Coordinated special projects such as fundraising campaigns or field trips.
- Scheduled meetings with parents to discuss student's academic progress.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Created a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between teachers, parents, and students.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2003
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Oral communication
- Class management
- Patience and persistence
- Student evaluation
- Differentiated instruction
- Student testing
- Adaptability
- Skill building
- Standardized tests
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Overton County Board of Education
06.2011 - 05.2013
Elementary School Teacher
Overton County Board of Education
08.2004 - 04.2025
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Tennessee Technological University
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