Jessica Leary
Chicopee,Massachusetts
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Chicopee Public Schools
Chicopee, MA
04.2018 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans, daily in order to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classrooms, cafeteria and during recess, to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Server/Hostess
Milano's Ristorante
Carew St. Springfield, MA
11.2002 - Current
- Serve food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Work with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivate warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintain clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Arrange and prepare tables for customers offering memorable experiences to guests, fostering repeat business.
- Utilize communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Reading Tutor
Holyoke Public Schools
Holyoke, MA
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Worked with K-3 Grade students on reading fluency, comprehension, and writing skills
- Engaged small groups of students, utilizing Lexia-Core 5, a technology-based reading program that provides explicit and in-depth instruction in six areas of reading for students
- Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Maintained detailed files and created charts to track student progress.
- Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Cambridge College
Springfield, MA 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With A Focus On History
College of Our Lady of The Elms
Chicopee, MA06.2009
Skills
- Substitute teaching
- Teacher collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Ability to adapt to all situations
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Chicopee Public Schools
04.2018 - Current
Reading Tutor
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2016
Server/Hostess
Milano's Ristorante
11.2002 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With A Focus On History
College of Our Lady of The Elms