JESSICA MEDEIROS
New Market,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience supporting literacy, engaging diverse populations, organizing educational resources, and facilitating learning activities. Offers strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and collaborative teamwork. Seeking to apply these transferable skills to help patrons access information, discover reading resources, participate in programs, and enjoy a welcoming environment that encourages learning and lifelong literacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher – Special Education and English Language Learners
Montgomery County Public Schools
Rockville, Maryland
10.1994 - 07.2026
- Designed and presented lesson plans and adapted written material and instructional approaches to accommodate different reading levels, abilities, language backgrounds, and learning styles.
- Promoted an inclusive environment that respected diverse abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents, colleagues and administrators to coordinate activities, share information, and achieve common goals.
- Facilitated peer-reading activities and interest-based student clubs to enhance student engagement and foster a love for reading.
- Planned and conducted parent information events to explain student programming, share educational insights, and strengthen family engagement.
- Maintained student records, monitored progress, and completed documentation requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Managed competing priorities and adjusted plans in a busy educational environment.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Hood College
Frederick, Maryland01-1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Towson, Maryland01-1990
Skills
- Lesson planning and teaching
- Differentiated instruction
- Literacy promotion
- Program Planning and Facilitation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Recordkeeping
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving and Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Maryland Teacher Certifications
- General Education – Grades 1–8
- Special Education – Birth to Adult
- English Language Learners – Grades K–12
Timeline
Elementary Teacher – Special Education and English Language Learners
Montgomery County Public Schools
10.1994 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Master of Science - Special Education
Hood College