Jessica Margiotta
Oxford
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in lesson planning and fostering classroom inclusivity. Proven ability to leverage technology and collaboration to enhance student learning outcomes and engagement in English curriculum.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Ridgefield Public Schools
Ridgefield
08.2010 - Current
- Developed lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and engagement.
- Created assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and teaching strategies.
- Provided feedback on student assignments to support improvement.
- Organized classroom activities that promoted teamwork and communication skills.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that fostered respect and inclusion.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Counseled students regarding their academic performance in English classes.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos and podcasts in class sessions.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Humanities
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT05-1997
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Assessment creation
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Educational collaboration
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Public speaking
- Feedback provision
- Verbal and written communication
- Composition lessons
- Language acquisition strategies
- Grammar instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Editing and proofreading
- [State] teaching certification
- Teacher collaboration
- Health and wellbeing
- Critical thinking
- Student records management
- Listening comprehension
- Group and individual instruction
- Study skills
- Figurative language
- Group leadership
- Adapting to different learning styles
Certification
State of Connecticut 015
Accomplishments
2023 Ridgefield Teacher of the Year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Teacher
Ridgefield Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Humanities
Wesleyan University