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Teacher

Jessica Hill

Bronx,NY

Summary

Passionate Teacher with more than 8 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. 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

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

PS. 214
BRONX, NY
09.2018 - Current
  • Taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grades
  • 6th grade team leader.
  • Member of the Math curriculum mapping team.
  • Member of Professional development team where I helped plan PD based on school need.
  • Member of Equity team which focused on creating an equitable environment for the staff and student population in the school building.
  • Taught 5th grade Math and ELA in Morning side after school program.
  • Implemented Lucy Calkins and EL education curriculums.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive environments.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Used Nearpod application to implement lessons during remote learning.

1st Grade Teacher

Bronx Lighthouse Charter School
Bronx, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
  • Planned and implemented Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing workshops.
  • Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
  • Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.

1st, 2nd grade Teacher

Achievement First
Brooklyn, NY
07.2013 - 06.2017


  • Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with NYS common core.
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending teacher training workshops.
  • Developed IEPs with and without BIPs.
  • Enforced the school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
  • Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
  • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.

Assistant Site manager

Just for Kids inc.
Williamsville, NY
07.2011 - 08.2013
  • Supervise after school activities for grades K-4.
  • Plan engaging and educational activities for the students after school.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.

Substitute Teacher

Cheektowaga Central School District
Cheektowaga, NY
10.2011 - 06.2012
  • Instructed students in a variety of K-12 educational settings.

Education

Master of Science - Literacy

Canisius College
2013

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

Buffalo State University
2011

Skills

  • New York State Professional Certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
  • New York State Professional Certification in Literacy Education (Grades Birth-6)
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office
  • Strong written and verbal communicator
  • Positive and encouraging
  • Fast learner

Timeline

Teacher

PS. 214
09.2018 - Current

1st Grade Teacher

Bronx Lighthouse Charter School
09.2017 - 06.2018

1st, 2nd grade Teacher

Achievement First
07.2013 - 06.2017

Substitute Teacher

Cheektowaga Central School District
10.2011 - 06.2012

Assistant Site manager

Just for Kids inc.
07.2011 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Literacy

Canisius College

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

Buffalo State University

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