Jessica Cude
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic educator skilled in lesson planning, effective communication, and relationship building. Committed to fostering an inclusive classroom environment and supporting student development through tailored instruction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Brighton Learning Center
Gladstone
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student performance and needs.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged respect and inclusivity.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Teacher
Tiny Hearts Learning center
Gladstone
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote student engagement and teamwork.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student performance and needs.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged respect and inclusivity.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Caregiver
Austen Dooley
Lee's Summit
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and their families.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Provided emotional support through active listening and companionship.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs High School
Blue Springs, MO05-2012
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Relationship building
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Special needs students
- Child development
- Flexible and adaptive
- Family involvement
- Motivating students
- Team building
- Social-emotional learning training
Timeline
Teacher
Brighton Learning Center
07.2023 - 12.2025
Teacher
Tiny Hearts Learning center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Austen Dooley
01.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs High School