Jessica Holloway
Teacher
Summary
Licensed Teacher with 8 years of English, Math, Law, Geography, History, Economics, Primary school and Kindergarten instruction experience. Manages classrooms of up to 25 students with dedication to fostering student progress and achievement of learning objectives. Successful at cultivating inclusive and welcoming learning environments focused on student engagement and academic progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Magnolia Kindergarten
China, Shanghai
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Grade Level Team Leader
Soong Ching Ling International Division
China, Shanghai
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and regular meetings.
- Overcame challenges by adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs within the grade level team''s classrooms.
- Coordinated with other grade-level team leaders to share best practices, fostering a collaborative learning environment across the school.
- Championed inclusive education practices, supporting staff in meeting the diverse needs of all students within the grade level team.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improved instruction.
Primary School Homeroom Teacher
Soong Ching Ling International Division
China, Shanghai
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated field trips that aligned with curriculum objectives, broadening students'' understanding of subject material through experiential learning.
- Maintained open lines of communication with families through regular conferences, newsletters, phone calls, and emails.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on classroom management strategies.
Deputy Department Head
North America International School
China, Shanghai
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Adapted teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Reduced teacher turnover rate through effective mentorship, professional development opportunities, and support systems.
- Increased department efficiency by streamlining communication channels, leading to improved collaboration among faculty members.
High School Teacher
North America International School
China, Shanghai
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Prepared students for local and national skills competitions.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
Head of English Department
Shanghai Oriental Ladder Bilingual School
China, Shanghai
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Used data to drive instruction and school-wide decisions related to content.
- Planned and executed content team professional development sessions.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
Primary School Teacher
Shanghai Oriental Ladder Bilingual School
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught core subjects of math, science, art and english
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2021 - Current
PGCE -
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2018 - 2018.12
Masters of Law -
University of New England
Australia 01.2017 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Law -
University of Pretoria
South Africa 01.2013 - 2016.12
Certification
PYP Educator Certificate
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Magnolia Kindergarten
08.2024 - Current
Montessori Education Certification
08-2024
UDL certificate
09-2023
Grade Level Team Leader
Soong Ching Ling International Division
08.2023 - 06.2024
Primary School Homeroom Teacher
Soong Ching Ling International Division
08.2022 - 08.2023
Project-Based Learning
08-2022
IB Leadership Certificates
01-2022
Deputy Department Head
North America International School
09.2021 - 06.2022
High School Teacher
North America International School
02.2021 - 08.2021
PYP Educator Certificate
02-2021
Bachelor of Education -
University of South Africa
01.2021 - Current
Google for Education
01-2020
Head of English Department
Shanghai Oriental Ladder Bilingual School
09.2018 - 01.2021
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
08-2018
PGCE -
University of South Africa
01.2018 - 2018.12
Classroom Management & Positive Discipline Certifications
01-2018
Primary School Teacher
Shanghai Oriental Ladder Bilingual School
09.2017 - 06.2018
Masters of Law -
University of New England
01.2017 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Law -
University of Pretoria
01.2013 - 2016.12