Jessica Houston-Gee
Morgan Hill,California
Summary
Knowledgeable and attentive American Sign Language Instructor bringing proven expertise in teaching and motivating students to learn. Implements curriculum expertly and grades students fairly to oversee successful beginning, intermediate and advanced ASL education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Valley Christian Schools
San Jose , CA
01.2018 - Current
- Passionately and effectively taught American Sign Language courses, providing personalized one-to-one instruction from ASL I through ASL IV Honors.
- Maintained classroom discipline to cultivate a safe and positive learning environment, adhering to school, state, and regulatory guidelines.
- Engaged students through relational ministry, demonstrating care while upholding rigorous academic standards and facilitating student achievement.
- Implemented adaptable and differentiated instructional strategies, utilizing both in-class and online platforms to support holistic student growth.
- Fostered communication, engagement, and collaboration among fellow faculty and staff, contributing to a supportive educational community.
- Demonstrated professionalism in teaching practices, consistently aligning with established guidelines and policies.
- Created lesson plans to meet the needs of all students based on their individual abilities and learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, projects and presentations.
- Developed strategies to improve student comprehension and fluency in ASL.
Jack of All Trades
Legacy Christian University
San Jose , California
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided one-on-one behavioral support to children with diverse needs, applying Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to redirect behaviors and promote learning.
- Offered academic assistance as necessary, fostering independence and social functionality within the classroom environment.
- Conducted student observations to supply teachers with valuable feedback on potential learning obstacles and support opportunities.
- Actively engaged with students throughout the day, employing both physical and verbal interactions to maintain their engagement.
- Maintained regular communication with parents, teachers, aides, and administrators to update them on classroom and student progress.
- Led reading groups, conducted evaluations of reading levels, and managed grading responsibilities within a first-grade classroom.
- Instructed American Sign Language classes in a middle school setting and taught coding.
- Served as the primary lead teacher for Legacy Christian School's summer program for two consecutive years, teaching Math, English, and Science to students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade.
Behavioral Technician
A.g.e.s. Learning Solutions
San Jose, California
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to effectively manage and redirect negative behaviors.
- Conducted student observations to offer insightful feedback to teachers, identifying potential learning obstacles and opportunities for support.
- Actively engaged with students both physically and verbally throughout the day to maintain their focus and participation.
- Assisted students in developing strategies tailored to their individual needs and encouraged positive dynamics within the classroom.
- Delivered one-on-one therapy sessions in home settings to support student progress.
- Offered academic assistance to students, fostering independence, and facilitating smooth transitions between tasks as needed.
- Collaborated with in-home students on achieving task-oriented goals and mastering basic Activities of Daily Living.
- Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and provided regular updates to parents regarding student progress.
- Maintained detailed records of observations, interventions, and group activities in student records.
Paraprofessional
Gilroy Unified School District
Gilroy, California
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Supported twelve children per station during small group learning sessions, ensuring individual attention while maintaining group focus.
- Fostered empathy and cooperation among students, encouraging understanding and helpfulness towards peers.
- Provided personalized attention to each student while upholding overall group engagement.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to redirect negative behaviors and promote language development through reading and storytelling.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities tailored to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Actively engaged with students throughout the day, both physically and verbally, to sustain their involvement.
- Maintained effective communication with educators across various grade levels.
- Assisted students in developing strategies to address individual needs and enhance classroom dynamics.
Education
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO06-2021
Bachelor of Science - History, English, Wind Energy
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX06-2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
Pasadena, CASkills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Subject matter expertise
- Student rapport
- Group Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Excellent classroom management
- Social-emotional learning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Instructional Best Practices
- Lesson Planning
- Creative lesson plan development
Languages
American Sign Language
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Valley Christian Schools
01.2018 - Current
Jack of All Trades
Legacy Christian University
06.2016 - 01.2018
Behavioral Technician
A.g.e.s. Learning Solutions
08.2014 - 01.2015
Paraprofessional
Gilroy Unified School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor of Science - History, English, Wind Energy
Texas Tech University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
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