Jessica Lorient
Houston
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade ELA
KIPP Academy Middle
2023.08 - Current
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
Pre-AP ELA
IDEA College Preparatory
2023.01 - 2023.07
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Assisted 60% of 10th graders to meet their growth goal on mock STARR exam
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- ELA 2023 Starr data 80/55/27
AR/Hotspot Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
2020.07 - 2022.05
- Use both computer software and library books to foster students' love of reading for 300 students from 1st through 5th grade.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces including short stories, poetry, plays, and non-fiction books to meet diverse learning styles.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create engaging learning environments that helped promote positive behavior among students.
- Ensured my campus meet AR Honor roll by meeting my 60% Reading goal by EOY
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Idea Health Professions
2019.07 - 2020.05
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
- Created language arts lesson plans for 65 students to meet learning needs,adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Children and Youth Studies
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYAssociates - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College Of The City University Of New York
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Elementary Education
- Lesson Planning
- Language Arts
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
Certification
CPR Certified, Child Abuse and Neglect Certified , MAT Trained, Microsoft Excel Suite, Keyboarding
Timeline
6th Grade ELA
KIPP Academy Middle
2023.08 - Current
Pre-AP ELA
IDEA College Preparatory
2023.01 - 2023.07
AR/Hotspot Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
2020.07 - 2022.05
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Idea Health Professions
2019.07 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Arts - Children and Youth Studies
Brooklyn College
Associates - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College Of The City University Of New York
CPR Certified, Child Abuse and Neglect Certified , MAT Trained, Microsoft Excel Suite, Keyboarding
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