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Jessica Canyon

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Fern Elementary, excelling in classroom management and fostering strong relationships. Adept at differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs, I consistently enhance student engagement and performance through innovative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication. Committed to continuous professional growth and student success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Fern Elementary
08.2009 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

Teacher

Linapuni
12.2008 - 05.2009
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
05-2007

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Growth mindset

Accomplishments

  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning. TESOL certified. 2024
  • Won certificate of appreciation from Fern Elementary in 2012
  • Worked on the Academic Review Team for 3 years 2022-2025
  • Planned and facilitated May Day at Fern
  • Mentor Teacher since 2019-present
  • Grade Level Chair since 2015- present
  • Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.

Affiliations

  • KAPPA

Certification

  • TESOL Certified
  • GLAD trained
  • BTC trained

Timeline

Teacher

Fern Elementary
08.2009 - Current

Teacher

Linapuni
12.2008 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Hawaii At Manoa

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