Jessica Reyes
Summary
Dedicated Lead Teacher skilled in program management and lesson planning to enhance student engagement and cater to diverse learning needs. Expertise in analyzing classroom challenges to implement effective interventions that support student development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Chicago
03.2017 - Current
- Crafted and executed flexible, play-based lesson plans emphasizing science, sensory exploration, and foundational milestones to foster holistic child development.
- Monitoring student progress through evaluations and using data to tailor instruction or implement interventions.
- Observing children during free play and asking open-ended questions to deepen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to collaboratively set learning goals and assess student progress with families.
Managed family concerns to actively engage parents in their child's learning journey, enhancing communication and support.
Education
Hubbard Highschool
Chicago, ILSkills
- Classroom management
- Play-based teaching
- Adaptability- being able to shift activities instantly when children lose focus or a lesson plan fails
- Adaptability- being able to shift activities instantly when children loose focus or a lesson plan fails
- Empathy- being able to recognize and validate intense early childhood emotions while easing separation anxiety
Timeline
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2017 - Current
Hubbard Highschool