Hi, I’m
Jessica Chavez
Teacher
Summary
Devoted to be innovative in creating authentic, engaging, and accessible classroom learning. The resourceful toolkit gained during my time at LAUSD will help build on students' funds of knowledge; meeting students at their zone of proximal development to promote life-long learning and critical thinking.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
LAUSD
Middle School English Teacher
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English/ELD curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student literacy comprehension and analytical writing strategies.
- Administered assessments and used student data to evaluate student progress.
LAUSD
Student Teacher
01.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Columbia College Chicago
Teacher's Assistant
09.2011 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Assisted students with disabilities in small groups by reviewing lesson teachings and preparing for final exams or studying for unit tests.
Education
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Master of Arts from Secondary Education
05.2020
Columbia College ChicagoChicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Cinema Arts & Sciences
05.2014
Skills
- Individualized & Differentiated Support
- Student-Centered Learning
- Small/Whole Group Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Technology
- Online Teaching
- Equitable Grading
Certification
CA Single Subject Teaching Credential
Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED Certified
Equitable Grading Training - 2021
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
LAUSD
07.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
LAUSD
01.2019 - 10.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Columbia College Chicago
09.2011 - 01.2014
University of Southern California
Master of Arts from Secondary Education
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts from Cinema Arts & Sciences