Jessica Nipirakis
4114 Central Sarasota Pkwy #1136 Sarasota,FL
Summary
Focused and dedicated elementary school educator with 10 years of experience. Passionate about educating children K-5, using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials, and providing differentiated instruction specifically in math. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions and academic concerns. Addresses the needs of all students who require intervention and extension beyond grade level materials to ensure learning for all.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3-5th grade teacher
Gulf Gate Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
- Collaborated and planned with other grade level teachers
- Analyzed student test scores and other student data to drive instruction
- Instilled a positive behavior management system in the classroom
- Developed and implemented guided math lessons
- Applied growth mindset ideologies in lessons and discussion with students
- Provided students with intervention lessons at Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels in math and reading
- Fostered a nurturing and welcoming classroom environment
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress throughout the school year.
4th grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
Miami Elementary School
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Developed engaging lessons using district provided curriculum materials
- Organized a grade level field trip
- Analyzed student test scores and other data to drive instruction
- Generated meaningful discussion amongst students during lessons
- Created a safe and caring classroom environment for all students
Title I Program Specialist Teacher
Clinton Valley Elementary School
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Created guided reading group lesson plans for grades 1-3
- Assisted in math and writing instruction in Kindergarten
- Worked one on one with students in grades 4-5 on mathematics
- Composed and taught lessons to 1st and 2nd grade students in an after-school tutoring program
- Collaborated with several staff members, daily, to ensure that all students' that were serviced were benefiting from instruction
3-5 grade Elementary Teacher
Mount Clemens Montessori Academy
09.2015 - 10.2015
- Taught a computer technology class to grades K-5
- Taught science to grades 3-5
- Developed unit plans for computer technology and science classes
- Implemented the CHAMPS behavior system for each class taught
- Designed assessments for 3-5 grade science classes
2nd grade Summer Success Teacher
Erie Elementary
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Co-taught in a second grade classroom
- Assessed data to drive instruction in reading and math
- Implemented Number Talks in mathematics instruction
- Provided parents/guardians with a weekly newsletter
- Promoted student-led goal setting in the classroom
2nd grade Student Teaching Placement
Miami Elementary
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Developed lessons for reading and math Base Camps
- Created individual lessons for math and language arts
- Collaborated with grade level teachers in planning intervention groups
- Communicated with parents regularly about student performance
- Analyzed data from SuccessMaker, iRead, and NWEA to drive instruction.
Education
Master of Education in Elementary Education -
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Oakland University
Skills
- School-Decision Making Team Chair
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Management
- Positive Behavior Techniques
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Team Teaching
- Zoom
- Tier 2/3 Math Interventions
Certification
- Elementary Education Grades K-6
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Grades K-12
- Exceptional Student Education Grades K-12
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
3-5th grade teacher
Gulf Gate Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
4th grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
Miami Elementary School
05.2016 - 06.2016
Title I Program Specialist Teacher
Clinton Valley Elementary School
10.2015 - 05.2016
3-5 grade Elementary Teacher
Mount Clemens Montessori Academy
09.2015 - 10.2015
2nd grade Summer Success Teacher
Erie Elementary
07.2015 - 08.2015
2nd grade Student Teaching Placement
Miami Elementary
01.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Education in Elementary Education -
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education -
Oakland University
- Elementary Education Grades K-6
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Grades K-12
- Exceptional Student Education Grades K-12
- Reading Endorsement
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