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Jessica Chaney

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

World History Teacher

Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2022 - Current
  • Design and implement a diverse curriculum that incorporates significant elements of Latin American and African history
  • Act as an advisor to a group of 9 students, providing mentorship, academic guidance, and support
  • Organize and lead educational trips, such as visits to local African American museums, to provide students with immersive learning experiences that complement classroom instruction and highlight the importance of African American history and culture


Social Sciences Facilitator

Graduate Arkansas High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Advised 80 students across grades 9-12 on academic credits, class selections, and graduation requirements
  • Conducted weekly monitoring of student academic progress, utilizing grade reports and direct communication with students to identify and address academic challenges promptly
  • Served as the Arkansas Civics Exam Coordinator, leading initiatives to prepare students for civic engagement and fulfill state educational requirements.

6th-8th Social Studies Teacher

Quest Academy of West Little Rock Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Designed and implemented a differentiated social studies curriculum that accommodates the varying needs and learning levels of students in grades 6-8
  • Taught 6-7th Keyboard, 6th Leadership and 8th Career Development and Family and Consumer Science.

6th-8th English Language Arts Teacher

Quest Academy of West Little Rock Middle School
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive English curriculum that meets state standards and caters to the diverse needs of 6th-8th grade students
  • Developed lesson plans that encompass a wide range of literary genres, writing styles, and critical analysis activities

Special Education Paraprofessional

Quest Academy of West Little Rock Middle School
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided direct support and interventions to students with varying academic and behavioral needs, including those who were aggressive or disruptive in class
  • Developed and implemented strategies to facilitate positive behavior and promote a safe and inclusive classroom environment
  • Participated in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and contributed to the development of IEP goals and accommodations



Education

Master of Arts - History

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of Arkansas Monticello
Monticello, AR

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Arkansas Little Rock
Little Rock, AR

Certification

Arkansas Teaching License- Middle School Social Studies 4-8

Timeline

World History Teacher

Episcopal Collegiate School
08.2022 - Current

Social Sciences Facilitator

Graduate Arkansas High School
08.2021 - 06.2022

6th-8th Social Studies Teacher

Quest Academy of West Little Rock Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021

6th-8th English Language Arts Teacher

Quest Academy of West Little Rock Middle School
02.2019 - 06.2020

Special Education Paraprofessional

Quest Academy of West Little Rock Middle School
11.2018 - 02.2019

Master of Arts - History

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of Arkansas Monticello

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Arkansas Little Rock
Jessica Chaney