Enthusiastic future administrator with over five years of educational experience as an elementary teacher supporting student success. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students, and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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JESSICA CORTES
WHITEHALL,Pennsylvania
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Allentown School District
Elementary School Teacher
12.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
ESS EducationCherry Hill, NJ
Substitute Teacher
01.2015 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
08.2023
University Overview
- 3.96 GPA
DeSales UniversityCenter Valley, PA
Master of Science from Education
12.2008
University Overview
- Honoree of Cum laude
- 3.6 GPA
Skills
- Collaborative Environments
- Technology Integration
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Taught 175 students over five years.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Achieved a positive classroom environment by effectively helping with switching class rosters mid-year.
Quote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Allentown School District
12.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS Education
01.2015 - 12.2018
Lehigh University
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
DeSales University
Master of Science from Education