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Jessica Jones

Midland,TX

Summary

Dedicated teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Pre-K Teacher position.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Greenwood ISD
08.2019 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
  • Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

First Baptist Child Development Center
08.2015 - 05.2019
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
  • Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
  • Supported lead teacher in organizing field trips, enhancing real-world connections to classroom content for increased understanding.
  • Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, helping students understand areas of improvement and celebrating their achievements effectively.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Education

Educator Certification - Core Subjects W/STR (EC-6)

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Houston
07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI
06.2018

Skills

  • Social skills
  • Flexibility
  • Verbal Communication
  • Health and safety
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Student Motivation
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Greenwood ISD
08.2019 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

First Baptist Child Development Center
08.2015 - 05.2019

Educator Certification - Core Subjects W/STR (EC-6)

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Oakland Community College
Jessica Jones