Jessica James
Summary
Passionate Teacher with 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. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
EARLY LEARNING CENTER YMCA
06.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Assistant Teacher
Dream Station Child Care Center
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Assistant Teacher
Little Acorns Daycare And Learning Center
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established strong relationships with families by actively participating in school events such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Family Studies
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA05.2025
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Child Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Fluent in Spanish
- Parent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Schedule Management
Certification
Certified teacher specializing in infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K education.
Timeline
Teacher
EARLY LEARNING CENTER YMCA
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Dream Station Child Care Center
02.2020 - 05.2020
Assistant Teacher
Little Acorns Daycare And Learning Center
11.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Child Family Studies
Framingham State University
Certified teacher specializing in infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K education.
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