Jessica Gamarra
Aldie,VA
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Primrose Schools, adept in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Leveraged critical thinking for lesson planning, achieving significant advancements in student learning. Excelled in relationship building, ensuring a supportive educational environment. Continuously pursued professional development to enhance instructional skills.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Primrose Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher
AOL Childcare Development Center
01.2008 - 12.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Office Assistant
Xerox Document Company
01.1997 - 09.2002
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Strengthened office organization by implementing new filing systems and digital record-keeping practices.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of information.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems both digitally and physically.
- Contributed to significant reduction in operational costs by negotiating better rates with office supply vendors.
- Improved data accuracy, entering and updating records in database with keen eye for detail.
- Facilitated better customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns via phone and email.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
Education
Administrative Business -
Del Norte College
Trujillo , Peru 12-1990
High School Diploma -
San Jose Obrero
Trujillo, Peru 12-1987
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Classroom instruction
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Timeline
Teacher
Primrose Schools
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
AOL Childcare Development Center
01.2008 - 12.2021
Office Assistant
Xerox Document Company
01.1997 - 09.2002
Administrative Business -
Del Norte College
High School Diploma -
San Jose Obrero