JESSICA GRACE
Barbara Bush Primary — Sulphur Springs ISD
North East,TX
2
Certification
7
Years of experience
Dedicated Elementary Educator with 7 years of teaching experience in Grades 2–4. Expertise in literacy instruction, student data analysis, and differentiated support. Led district adoption of TeacherMade, facilitated Staff Learning Communities, and implemented data binders to enhance growth and accountability. Knowledgeable in Amplify ELAR/Texas OER curriculum and cross-curricular lesson design that fosters student engagement and academic success.
Work History
3rd Grade ELAR & Social Studies Educator
3 Years 9 Months- Pioneered TeacherMade digital instruction, demonstrated its efficacy to campus and district leadership, and led district-wide adoption across SSISD.
- Facilitated Staff Learning Communities (SLCs) for three years, enhancing digital instruction and student data tracking practices among educators.
- Designed cross-curricular Social Studies units to fill curriculum gaps in the Amplify ELAR / Texas OER (Bluebonnet) framework and strengthen historical literacy.
- Used Bluebonnet assessments and Cambium-aligned practice to monitor progress, inform targeted intervention, and build Extended Constructed Response (ECR) stamina for STAAR.
- Developed thematic review activities and room transformations to increase student engagement and reinforce concept mastery.
- Developed thematic review activities and room transformations that increased student engagement and reinforced concept mastery.
- Built collaborative family partnerships, enhancing communication and advocacy for students with learning differences in 504 and IEP processes.
- Completed district coursework to earn official Texas Science of Reading certification.
- Principal: Ashanta Alexander
2nd Grade Educator (All Subjects)
3 Months- Managed a self-contained 2nd-grade classroom across all core subjects mid-year.
- Developed structured routines and fostered positive classroom culture, ensuring academic continuity through the end of the school year.
- Principal: Cheryl Dennis
3rd Grade Educator (Departmentalized)
1 Year 10 Months- Delivered targeted 3rd-grade departmentalized instruction as Social Studies Educator (Year 1) and Reading Educator (Year 2), enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
- Developed engaging social studies units that emphasized historical perspectives and multi-faceted storytelling, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness.
- Principal: Scott Hanes
Elementary Educator (3rd & 4th Grade Blended Classroom)
10 Months- Facilitated learning in a combined 3rd/4th-grade classroom using the Abeka curriculum, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Developed and implemented daily schedules integrating grade-level instruction, hands-on projects, and independent study to optimize student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Principal: Hilliary Polston
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education (P–4)
- Academic Honors: Magna Cum Laude (Cumulative GPA: 3.85) | Dean’s List
- GPA: 3.85
Skills
Curriculum & Literacy: Amplify ELAR / Texas OER (Bluebonnet)
Science of Reading (SoR) Certified
Cross-Curricular Design
Instruction & Assessment: Student Data Binders
Cambium & STAAR Alignment
Differentiated Instruction
ECR Preparation
Instructional Leadership: Professional Development Facilitation
EdTech Initiatives
Data-Driven Culture
Classroom & Family Support: Classroom Management
IEP & 504 Accommodation Implementation
Family Partnerships
Certification
- Texas Standard Educator Certificate: Early Childhood through 6th Grade (EC-6)
- Arkansas Educator License: Early Childhood Education (PK-4)
- Texas Science of Reading (SoR) Certification
Timeline
3rd Grade ELAR & Social Studies Educator
Barbara Bush Primary — Sulphur Springs ISD
08.2022 - 05.2026Read More
2nd Grade Educator (All Subjects)
KGJ STEM @ Crockett Elementary — Greenville ISD
02.2022 - 05.2022Read More
3rd Grade Educator (Departmentalized)
Hughes Springs Elementary — Hughes Springs ISD
08.2015 - 06.2017Read More
Elementary Educator (3rd & 4th Grade Blended Classroom)
Liberty Christian School
08.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Harding University
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood Education (P–4)
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