Jessica Hess

• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for botany, composting, gardening practices, nutrition and cooking through hands-on learning activities.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs by shifting between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
• Supported student teacher interns by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
• Facilitated educational programming for educators and community members to promote the expansion of garden education across Arizona school districts.
• Developed impactful grant applications to enhance potential for funding awards.

Content area experience: Middle Grades

Math, Neuroscience, Forensics, Ecology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry

• Designed innovative science and math curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
• Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for children.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Developed and administered assessments to measure academic proficiency and providing guidance for areas of improvement.
• Supported student teacher interns by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization. Also provided coaching and mentorship for new teachers at Desert Shadows Middle School.
• Facilitated virtual and in-person learning experiences for students.
• Developed and delivered professional development for PVUSD educators. Topics included: Brain based learning, Infinite Campus grade book, Google classroom, educational technology tools, educator website design, and digital organization techniques.