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Jessica Hutchins

Howell,MI

Summary

Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in a variety of students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Energetic and genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about subject and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in field. Trained in unique needs of middle school learners. Excellent parental communication techniques for middle school environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Partner Solutions (International Academy Of Flint)
2021.08 - 2022.06
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
  • Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.

Adult ESL Instructor

RACE Adult Education
2014.08 - 2016.01
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
  • Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.

9th Grade English Teacher

Academy West
2013.08 - 2014.03
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Frontline Education
2011.08 - 2012.06
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Genesee Intermediate School District
2000.09 - 2011.06
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Time Management
  • Activity Planning

Timeline

6th Grade ELA Teacher

Partner Solutions (International Academy Of Flint)
2021.08 - 2022.06

Adult ESL Instructor

RACE Adult Education
2014.08 - 2016.01

9th Grade English Teacher

Academy West
2013.08 - 2014.03

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Frontline Education
2011.08 - 2012.06

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Genesee Intermediate School District
2000.09 - 2011.06

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

University of Michigan - Flint
Jessica Hutchins