Jessica James
UTD Graduate & Student Teacher
154 Bass Rd Pottsboro,TX
Summary
High-energy student finalizing a Bachelors degree in Historical Studies with a teaching certification and desiring training opportunity focused on advancing classroom abilities and building career foundation. Passionate about developing strong relationships with students, growing their understanding of Social Studies, and support them in ways that exceed then average needs of the classroom. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally and building upon acquired skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Student/Clinical Teacher
Williams High School- PISD
Plano, Texas
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students in order to establish a fun, safe, and productive learning environment.
- Conferred with qualified teachers to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Collaborated with certified teachers, buildings lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement and support their social emotional learning.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on data collected from formative and summative assessments.
Sales Customer Support Specialist
Best Buy
Sherman, Texas
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided best-in-class sales support for customers while leading by example for sales team members.
- Helped cultivate and maintain business relationships by professionally handling partner and customer needs.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Grayson College
Denison, TX 06.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts - Historical Studies
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX 08.2017 - Current
Skills
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Modern teaching methods
Student advocacy
Differentiated instruction
SMART Board aptitude
Student-centered learning
Certification
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12
Volunteering
-Veterans Of Foreign War Post 7873: Supporting and raising money for veterans through dozens of avenues. (15 Years)
-Lift Ministries: Participated in leadership of summer camps across 6 different sates and 1 in Wales UK. (2014 & 2015)
-Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship To enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies. (2010-2014)
-Canyon Creek Student Guidance: Mentoring program to support underprivileged kids. (2011-2015)
- Golf Special Olympics (2010, 2011, & 2012)
- Canyon Creek Vacation Bible Study (2011, 2012, 2013, & 2014)
Timeline
TExES Social Studies- Will be certified by the end of July
07-2022
Student/Clinical Teacher
Williams High School- PISD
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Historical Studies
The University of Texas At Dallas
08.2017 - Current
Sales Customer Support Specialist
Best Buy
06.2017 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Grayson College
06.2015 - 06.2017