Jessica Forte
Freehold,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Highly organized, detail-oriented, problem-solver with a genuine passion for helping children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Joseph Catena Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with children to implement specific instructions in student IEP's.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Preschool Teacher
Hope Christian School
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Helped children achieve developmentally-appropriate milestones by maintaining supportive and learning-focused classroom environment
- Created age-appropriate lesson plans focusing on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
- Encouraged self-expression through understanding, flexibility and positive behavioral reinforcement
- Monitored children's behavior and created lesson plans to accommodate for special needs
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
Residential Counselor
Legacy Treatment Services
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided crisis intervention and trauma-informed care with de-escalation techniques
- Documented resident status and notes in EMR system
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote socialization and sense of community within residence
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while monitoring potential side effects or drug interactions
- Provided crisis intervention support to ensure safety of all residents.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - School Counseling -
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota06.2025
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminal Justice - undefined
Monmouth University
Long Branch, NJ01.2011
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Verbal Communication
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Behavior Management
- Multicultural Awareness
Community Involvement
Coach: Third Grade Recreational Soccer (Spring 2024 & Fall 2024)
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Joseph Catena Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Hope Christian School
01.2021 - 06.2024
Residential Counselor
Legacy Treatment Services
09.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science (M.S.) - School Counseling -
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminal Justice - undefined
Monmouth University
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