Jessica McPherson
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Dedicated educator with a passion for inspiring students and facilitating meaningful learning experiences. Experienced in providing high quality education to students with diverse needs and backgrounds. Strong communication and collaboration skills with both parents and colleagues. Proven success through engaging lesson plans and individualized instruction. Skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters academic achievement and personal growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELEMENTARY K-6 TEACHER
Hickory Grove Christian School
08.2023 - Current
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Established and maintained a positive learning environment that holds students to expectations resulting in academic and social success.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
ELEMENTARY K-6 TEACHER
CMS University Meadows Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Lead the literacy curriculum mapping and planning for the entire grade level team
- Adapted to school changes and continued to push students towards academic growth and success.
ELEMENTARY K-6 TEACHER
Community Leadership Academy
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Presented academic content using various engaging and rigorous instructional strategies.
- Cultivated a learning environment that displayed core leadership values.
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group settings.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Learning Center, Progressive Pediatric Development
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Utilized technology to supplement instruction and enhance student learning
- Designed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behaviors
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers
- Developed differentiated lesson plans and provided differentiated instruction to meet the broad needs of students.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Chesterbrook Academy
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained a nurturing environment that fostered safety and learning
- Developed activities that foster social and emotional development
- Incorporated early childhood curriculum and play-based activities to foster learning.
FACILITIES SUPERVISOR
Liberty University
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Lead a team to develop and implement policies and procedures for general operation and maintenance of facilities
- Instructed staff on policies and use of facility equipment
- Evaluated employee performance and recommended personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers and dismissals.
TEACHER ASSISTANT
No LImits Academy
- 05.2017
- Dedicated and compassionate special education assistant experienced in health and safety procedures for students with a wide variety of needs
- Skilled in assisting and implementing differentiated lesson plans to students with diverse learning needs.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2022
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2019
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN SPECIAL EDUCATION -
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA05.2015
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- Assessments
- Curriculum Mapping
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration
Certification
- K-6 Teaching License
- CPR, First Aid, AED
Professional Development
- Fabric of Faithfulness (2024)
- Collaborative Classroom Professional Learning (2024)
- LETRS (2023)
- Implicit Bias Approach to Diversity (2023)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (2022)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (2021)
Timeline
ELEMENTARY K-6 TEACHER
Hickory Grove Christian School
08.2023 - Current
ELEMENTARY K-6 TEACHER
CMS University Meadows Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
ELEMENTARY K-6 TEACHER
Community Leadership Academy
08.2021 - 05.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Learning Center, Progressive Pediatric Development
08.2020 - 06.2021
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Chesterbrook Academy
07.2019 - 03.2020
FACILITIES SUPERVISOR
Liberty University
07.2017 - 06.2019
TEACHER ASSISTANT
No LImits Academy
- 05.2017
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Liberty University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES -
Liberty University
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN SPECIAL EDUCATION -
Ellsworth Community College
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