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Jessica Metcalf

Peru,IN

Summary

Dynamic education leader with a proven track record at Maconaquah School Corporation, excelling in coaching and mentoring while enhancing student engagement. Expert in instructional approaches and testing procedures, I foster parent-teacher collaboration to drive academic success and promote a supportive learning environment. Committed to continuous professional growth and student achievement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Multilingual Learners

Maconaquah School Corporation
08.2022 - Current
  • Participating in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities promoting professional growth and development.
  • Coordinating referrals, service planning and documentation of services for assigned caseload.
  • Accurately and completely recording student progress and development in compliance with school policies and standards.
  • Establishing and communicating clear learning objectives for activities, distributing a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
  • Attending and participating in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
  • Identifying methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning.
  • Conducting conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
  • Liaison between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
  • Spearheading outreach activities to expand educational opportunities and promote programs and services.
  • Encouraging and monitoring progress of individual students using assessment data to inform future instruction

Elementary School Teacher

Maconaquah School Corporation
08.2001 - Current
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, English, and history.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Indiana University
Kokomo, IN

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Instructional approaches
  • Teacher support
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Testing procedures

Timeline

Director of Multilingual Learners

Maconaquah School Corporation
08.2022 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Maconaquah School Corporation
08.2001 - Current

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Indiana University

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