Jessica Cano
Highland Park
Summary
Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Northshore District 112
Highland Park
11.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized support, enhancing learning outcomes for diverse abilities.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students, promoting effective communication and engagement.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
Testing Coordinator
IDEA Public Schools
07.2019 - 05.2021
- The role of the Testing Coordinator is to help ensure 100% of students are able to perform to the best of their ability in an environment that is conducive to testing.
- Enabled teachers and leaders to confidently make data-driven decisions for all students at IDEA Public Schools.
- Coordinated appropriate tests, accommodations, and testing environments for all students, supporting our mission of ensuring 100% of students to and through college.
- Facilitated leadership team's focus on social-emotional support for students and family engagement by ensuring successful testing coordination.
- IDEA Robindale Academy and College Prep
Teacher Assistant
Southwest Key Programs
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted teachers with essential tasks to support classroom management and student engagement.
- Substituted for teachers during absences, maintaining continuity of education for students.
- Managed Education department responsibilities during workshops in absence of Lead and Assistant Lead, ensuring seamless operation.
- Assess new students with Academic Initial Assessment.
- Provide new students with PREA presentation, based on sexual abuse.
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Observed youth consistently throughout the shift.
- Assisted youth with their needs and maintained appropriate behavior throughout the shift.
- Supervised youth in daily activities and ensured safety and well-being.
- Facilitated group discussions to promote conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth behavior and incidents for reporting.
Education
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2026
High school Diploma -
Simon Rivera High School
Brownsville, TX01.2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Test proctoring
- Effective communication
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Educational assessment
- Behavior management
- Bilingual in Spanish
References
- Leticia De Coss, Lead Teacher Quad 1 Casa Padre, 956-455-8988
- Alondra Garcia, Assistant Lead Teacher, 956-442-3802
- Rut Castellanos, Lead Teacher Q2 Casa Padre, 956-293-2692
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Northshore District 112
11.2025 - Current
Testing Coordinator
IDEA Public Schools
07.2019 - 05.2021
Teacher Assistant
Southwest Key Programs
02.2017 - 07.2019
Youth Care Worker
Southwest Key
01.2016 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
High school Diploma -
Simon Rivera High School