Jessica Lee
Mount Airy,MD
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Passionate teacher for 15 years in an urban setting. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Baltimore County Public School System
07.2009 - 04.2024
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collected and organized data to present at IEP, 504, and SST meetings.
- Created a welcoming classroom using exceptional classroom and behavior management skills.
- Worked collaboratively with peers, administrators, and other staff members to create effective and engaging lessons.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Preschool Teacher Lead
The Goddard School
07.2006 - 05.2008
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2006
Skills
- Multimedia instruction
- Standardized tests
- Academic record keeping
- Diversified instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum implementation
- Faculty collaboration
- Parent rapport and communication
- Organizational skills
- Child development
- Interpersonal relationships
- Research-based instruction
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Taught 20-30 students per class for 15 years.
- Achieved growth from all students by completing Student Learning Outcome plans with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certification - Maryland Department of Education.
- Completed certifications every year that included classroom safety, harassment, ALICE training, Safe Schools training.
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Baltimore County Public School System
07.2009 - 04.2024
Preschool Teacher Lead
The Goddard School
07.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies
Towson University
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