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Jessica Woodyard

Mount Orab,OH

Summary

Passionate teacher with 8 years of 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

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intervention Specialist

Mount Orab Elementary School
Mt. Orab, OH
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed individualized intervention plans tailored to meet diverse student needs and enhance academic performance.
  • Coordinated with teachers and support staff to implement targeted strategies fostering student growth and engagement.
  • Analyzed student data to identify learning gaps, adjusting interventions to support continuous improvement in outcomes.
  • Facilitated training sessions for educators on effective intervention techniques and best practices in inclusive education.

Second Grade Teacher

Mount Orab Elementary School
Mount Orab, OH
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with district standards to foster student understanding and growth.
  • Cultivated a nurturing classroom environment that promoted positive behavior and reinforced social-emotional learning principles.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to enhance student achievement through regular communication and support initiatives.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs and accelerate student progress in literacy.

Teacher

St Michael School
Ripley, OH
08.2018 - 05.2021

August 2018- May 2019: 1st and 2nd grade math, and 3rd grade math and Language Arts

August 2019-present: 2nd grade

  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

Building Substitute Teacher

St Michael School
Ripley, OH
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.

Student Aide

St Michael School
Ripley, OH
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Maintained schedule of support services and attended all sessions.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
  • Organized and guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
12-2017

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Batavia, OH
07-2015

Skills

  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Student records management
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Tailoring Curriculum Plans

Certification

5 Year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License

(Endorsements: Early Childhood Generalist 4-5)

1 Year Supplemental Intervention Specialist (K-12) License

Timeline

Intervention Specialist

Mount Orab Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

Mount Orab Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2024

Teacher

St Michael School
08.2018 - 05.2021

Building Substitute Teacher

St Michael School
01.2018 - 05.2018

Student Aide

St Michael School
01.2018 - 05.2018

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Cincinnati Clermont College

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Northern Kentucky University