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Jessica Matlock
Teacher
North Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated 20 or more students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals of 20 or more students.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Substitute Teacher
CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for 20 or more students in core subject areas.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classrooms of 20 or more students.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Parking Lot Attendant
Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Reported unlawful parking jobs.
- Parked and retrieved cars according to customer needs.
- Escorted drivers to vehicles and helped load or carry large items.
- Moved cars around lot to increase space efficiency.
- Directed over 100 patrons to designated parking spaces.
- Explained parking rates and retrieval procedures to guests upon arrival.
- Answered general questions about parking fees, facilities and directions.
- Used hand signals or flashlights to direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces.
- Collected parking fees from customers based on charges for amount of time parked or standard lot fee.
- Lifted, positioned and removed barricades to open or close parking lot areas.
- Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
- Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to responses.
- Managed ticket stubs, payments and other records for regular and special event customers.
Teacher's Assistant
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Oversaw 20 or more students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Playground Supervisor
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Served as role model for children by exercising appropriate decision-making and boundary-setting skills.
- Inventoried playground and activity supplies to inform recreation office of needed medical, arts and crafts and sports items.
- Inspected equipment on playground on daily basis to report any safety concerns.
- Oversaw 50 or more children on playground to monitor safety and suitability of activities.
- Administered basic first aid to treat injuries or illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12.2014
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Learning Modalities
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Google Slides
- Instructional Strategies
- Constructive Feedback
- Google Docs
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- MAP Testing and Data
- Parent and Student Communication
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
Timeline
Teacher
CCSD
08.2018 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
CCSD
10.2016 - 05.2018
Parking Lot Attendant
Knott's Berry Farm
02.2015 - 10.2016
Teacher's Assistant
LAUSD
09.2009 - 06.2012
Playground Supervisor
LAUSD
09.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
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