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Jessica Dennis

Pearl,MS

Summary

As an educator of 16 years, I strive to create a positive environment where students of all learning abilities can excel and take pride in their studies. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Teacher

Pearl Public School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
  • Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans weekly
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by the district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to the next grade level.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using various teaching techniques to appeal to diverse learning styles within assigned grade level

Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

Pearl Public School District
08.2008 - 08.2023
  • Aligned instructional approaches with students' development levels to enhance individual learning
  • Created lesson materials and visuals, to supplement lesson plans weekly
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development
  • Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons, and coordinating materials
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
  • Took over the class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a climate of intensive instruction
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment
  • Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch, and daily student intake and dismissal
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling academically or socially, resulting in improved confidence levels and overall success within the classroom setting.
  • Assisted in assessments of student progress using various evaluation methods such as quizzes, observations, portfolios, and anecdotal records
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS
05.2021

Skills

  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Online Teaching
  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Learning Assessments
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Behavior Management
  • SMART Boards and Apple Products
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Social Studies
  • Positive Learning Environment

Timeline

First Grade Teacher

Pearl Public School District
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

Pearl Public School District
08.2008 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

The University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Hinds Community College

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