Jessica Dempsey
Summary
A secondary social studies teacher with 10 years experience in grades 7-12, managing many different and unique students with extremely diverse backgrounds, both socio-economically and culturally . Adept at using positive reinforcement to help build relationships, not only with students, but fellow colleagues, parents, and members of the community. Looking to, not only help better develop students' problem solving and critical thinking skills, to help students deeply think and foster a love of uncovering the past and relating that past to the present, but to also help students develop as more empathetic and understanding human beings and members of society.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER (7-12)
Colerain High School
08.2022 - Current
- I currently teach American History and RISE (Raising Individual Student Excellence)
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills for students through engaging debates and inquiry-based activities.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Increased student success rates with regular assessments and timely feedback on assignments and performance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to support student progress at home.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Integrated Social Studies Teacher (7-12)
Mount Healthy Jr./Sr. High School
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills for students through engaging debates and inquiry-based activities.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Increased student success rates with regular assessments and timely feedback on assignments and performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Managed extracurricular activity programs such as coaching softball and cross country
- Managed extracurricular activity programs such as organizing homecoming events and pep assemblies.
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Mt. Healthy Jr./Sr. High School
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and learning styles.
- Increased class participation through interactive activities and group projects.
- Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises into lessons.
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Mt. Healthy High School
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and learning styles.
- Increased class participation through interactive activities and group projects.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises into lessons.
- Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
STUDENT TEACHING
Mt. Healthy High School
08.2013 - 12.2013
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Anderson High School
01.2013 - 04.2013
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Urban Appalachia Council
03.2012 - 06.2012
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Amelia High School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Education
Masters - Curriculum and Instruction
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
01.2012
Thirty Instructional Hours -
UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
04.2020
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Active Listening
- Positive Attitude/Attention to Building Rapport
- Attention to Detail
- Differentiated Instruction
- Adaptability
- Open minded specifically in regard to technology
- Lesson Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- IEP Understanding
- Curriculum Development
- Critical Thinking
- Multicultural Education
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Data Analysis
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
- 5 Year Professional Educator License (7-12 Integrated Social Studies)
- Ohio Assessment for Educators: Integrated Social Studies Passed 04/2014
- Ohio Assessment for Educators: Assessment of Professional Knowledge (Adolescence to Young Adult 7-12) Passed 01/2014
- 4 Year Ohio Resident Educator: Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12 Integrated Social Studies) License 7/02/2014 Ohio Assessment for Educators: Integrated Social Studies Passed 04/2014 Ohio Assessment for Educators: Assessment of Professional Knowledge (Adolescence to Young Adult 7-12) Passed 01/2014
Additional Information
I am currently a parishioner at Our Lord Christ the King in Mount Lookout where I enjoy being a Eucharistic Minister of Christ and attend mass every week with my husband and 2 year old daughter, who attends Sunday School.
References
James Wolf
Current Teacher At St. Xavier High School
(513) 505-0565
Kimberlee Anderson
Former Social Studies Department Head at Mount Healthy Jr./Sr. High School
Current Social Studies Teacher At Mount Healthy Jr./Sr. High School
(513) 519-9299
Timeline
INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER (7-12)
Colerain High School
08.2022 - Current
Integrated Social Studies Teacher (7-12)
Mount Healthy Jr./Sr. High School
08.2014 - 06.2022
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Mt. Healthy Jr./Sr. High School
01.2014 - 03.2014
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Mt. Healthy High School
01.2014 - 03.2014
STUDENT TEACHING
Mt. Healthy High School
08.2013 - 12.2013
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Anderson High School
01.2013 - 04.2013
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Urban Appalachia Council
03.2012 - 06.2012
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Amelia High School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Masters - Curriculum and Instruction
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Thirty Instructional Hours -
UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
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