Jessica Quist
Teacher
Ludington,Michigan
Summary
Versatile Special and General Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Patient teacher committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts clearly. Motivational and encouraging professional certified in K-8 ELA, Reading, and Learning Disabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Math and RI Teacher
OJ DeJonge Middle School
Ludington, MI
09.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
ELA and Reading Teacher
OJ DeJonge Middle School
Ludington, United States
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fortis Academy
Ypsilanti, MI
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- As team leader, held weekly team meetings to create upcoming curriculum and inform team teachers on school news and updates.
Kindergarten Substitute Teacher
Long
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Prepared lesson plans that aligned to school’s curriculum standards (Common Core, Des Cartes)
- Encouraged students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
- Cooperated with other members of staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Classroom Paraprofessional
09.2012 - 11.2012
- Provided instructional assistance to students in need of intervention
- Worked with students individually and in small group instruction
- Created diverse, student-centered lesson plans
- Collaborated with staff to meet the needs of students
- Instructed, assessed and monitored small groups using the BURST reading intervention program
Special Education Paraprofessional
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Worked with individual student to reinforce learning of materials and skills
- Assisted staff in devising special strategies based on a grounded, empathetic approach to students with autism
- Coordinated instruction
- Concurred with IEP team
Student Teacher
Woodland Meadows Elementary
Saline, MI
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Provided independent instruction for twenty-seven second grade children in all subject areas
- Created and taught a two-week, cross-curricular social studies unit under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and Eastern Michigan University supervisor
- Conducted weekly reading assessments and taught reading skills and comprehension
- Worked with teachers and principals to improve the school and problem solve classroom issues
- Communicated with families through monthly newsletters, weekly folders and phone calls
- Implemented a Lucy Calkins writing program
- Assisted second grade teachers with a science play on metamorphoses
Pre-Student Teacher
Brick Elementary
Ypsilanti, MI
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Assessed second grade students using running records
- Designed and implemented various reading lessons and assessments for struggling readers
- Created and led guided reading groups for all reading levels using reciprocal teaching methods
- Assessed and tutored in reading comprehension
Education
Master of Arts - Learning Disabilities
GPA: 3.92, summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Language Arts Group, Group Arts (Art, Theater & Music
05.2001 - 05.2009
GPA: 3.62, cum laude Dean's List Michigan Academic Scholarship Golden Key International Honor Society General Studies
of Michigan Certification: Elementary K-5 - undefined
01.1999 - 05.2001
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Dean’s List
State, All Subjects; K-8 Self CC; Language Arts (BX) 6-8, Special Education K-12; Learning Disabilities
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedTimeline
Special Education Math and RI Teacher - OJ DeJonge Middle School
09.2021 - Current
ELA and Reading Teacher - OJ DeJonge Middle School
09.2015 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher - Fortis Academy
09.2013 - 06.2015
Kindergarten Substitute Teacher - Long
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Classroom Paraprofessional
09.2012 - 11.2012
- Special Education Paraprofessional
10.2011 - 06.2012
Student Teacher - Woodland Meadows Elementary
01.2009 - 04.2009
Pre-Student Teacher - Brick Elementary
10.2008 - 12.2008
Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Language Arts Group, Group Arts (Art, Theater & Music
05.2001 - 05.2009
North Central Michigan College - of Michigan Certification: Elementary K-5,
01.1999 - 05.2001
Eastern Michigan University - Master of Arts, Learning Disabilities