Jessica Rice
San Jose,California
Summary
Seeking a Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Teaching position. Passionate Primary Grade Teacher, both in rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Accomplished and successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. History of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Ida Jew Academies/Valle Vista
1944 Flint Avenue, San Jose, Ca
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed student progress by administering formative and summative strategies and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Stayed abreast of Science of Reading in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills
- Collaborated with administrators and other teachers on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Integrated educational technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning; used Ipads to integrate all subjects into learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process by using class dojo and a weekly newsletter.
First Grade Teacher
Latimer Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Used the Fontiss and Pinnell literacy leveling system to plan instruction with literacy, combined with Daily Five Literacy Approach
- Utilized Eureka Math to teach conceptual and factual understanding of mathematical concepts and centers for developmental understanding and application
- Developed formative and summative assessments to guide differentiation in instruction
- Utilized STEM Science to teach project based learning units
- Utilized Benchmark Education Services to apply phonics, shared and guided reading
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
First Grade Teacher
Stratford Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Two years teaching in private school setting with structured curriculum
- Used AR literacy leveling system to guide instruction with literacy, combined with Daily Five Literacy Approach
- Utilized Saxon Math to teach conceptual and factual understanding of mathematical concepts and centers for developmental understanding and application
- Developed formative and summative assessments to guide differentiation in instruction
- Organized and conducted a winter recital performance and art show
- Utilized Core Knowledge: History and Science Instruction with STEAM concepts and timeline development for history comprehension
- Used Wordly Wise for vocabulary instruction and Shurley Grammar for grammar
- Taught in a multimedia format, scheduling zoom meetings (synchronous) and using Seesaw for (asynchronous) learning
- Developed and implemented a 'Master Thesis Project' for end of the year assessment of progress and demonstration of intrinsic learning
Grade Teacher
Lagunita Elementary School
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Two years of experience in a multi-age classroom teaching science-based, thematic curricula
- Implemented multiple assessment strategies to ensure student success with CAASPP
- Utilized California Reading and Literature Assessments to ensure reading fluency, accuracy, and competency with interpretive and evaluative models of text
- Utilized National Geographic curriculum to teach STEAM based projects with multiple grade levels
- Coached teachers and staff about project-based learning opportunities
- Including UCSC’s Life Lab, CSUMB’s Return of the Natives, and Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Teaching Training summer course
- Utilized multiple formats to teach Math, including, but not limited to Asilomar’s annual California Mathematics Council
- Conference: Marcy Cook Mathematics, also utilized The Chicago-based Mathematics Project (Everyday Math), Eureka Mathematics, and My Math to ensure understanding about how to do complex operations with fluency and accuracy
- Taught beyond the California State Standards to implement STEAM projects, including workshops at RAFT in San Jose on a monthly basis; have utilized components of FOSS kits for cross-grade level understanding of the NGSS Standards
- Taught developmentally appropriate social skills components, using Habits of Mind, Tribes, Kagan materials, and many others with all grade levels.
Second Grade Teacher
Linscott Charter School
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Eight years of experience in inquiry classrooms planning thematic and project-based units within a dynamic parent-participation charter school
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Taught in a diverse, multi-cultural community of Watsonville, California
- Also applied these skills as a student teacher at Mintie White Elementary School and Landmark Elementary School
- Strong background with ELD instruction, utilizing GLAD strategies, SIPP strategies, Reader’s Theater, Visual/Theatrical/Musical Arts instruction to ensure understanding of language
- Developed and Implemented an after-school science program, modeled on STEAM and Destination Imagination for all grade levels
- Organized a community playground and garden build with over 300 volunteers
- Utilized the DRA testing protocols and lexile levels to ensure balanced literacy goals with students
- Utilized Writing by Design and Six Traits Writing to teach students
Education
Related coursework: Project-based Instructional Practices -
California State University Monterey Bay
02.2016
RAFT Member -
Resource Area For Teachers
1355 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 03.2012
Literacy Training with 'Results' to administer balanced literacy/Lucy Calkins Training -
University of California Santa Cruz
1156 High Street 01.2011
Six Traits Writing and Writing by Design Seminars (2 years) Page of -
Linscott Charter School
220 Elm Street, Watsonville, CA08.2014
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Social Justice and Equity
University of California Santa Cruz
1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA07.2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Liberal Studies, Environmental Science
California State University Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 06.2008
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Workshop -
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA2017
STEAM trainings -
Linscott Charter School And Lagunita Elementary School
02.2008
Skills
- Taught with structured curriculum and administered formative and summative assessments at Stratford Elementary School
- Taught curricular units to all grade levels at Lagunita Elementary School
- Implemented grant to build playground equipment and and outdoor garden
- Strong leadership skills related to collaborative, project-based learning
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Very familiar with multiple literacy programs and Six Traits Writing
- Communicates effectively with multiple populations and is committed to growth and intrinsic motivation with teachers and students It is essential to inform parents, the community, and administration about children’s educational goals and to guide students towards reaching college level preparedness
- Believes that it is essential to convey knowledge to families through multiple formats, including utilizing technology and written communication, as well as building a strong team of teachers who collaborate effectively to reach student potential Being a natural leader, I will guide groups of teachers towards meeting goals, setting high expectations, and assessing students using multiple formats
- Behavior Modeling
- Instruction Methodologies
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Ida Jew Academies/Valle Vista
07.2022 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Latimer Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
First Grade Teacher
Stratford Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2021
Grade Teacher
Lagunita Elementary School
06.2016 - 06.2018
Second Grade Teacher
Linscott Charter School
08.2010 - 06.2017
Related coursework: Project-based Instructional Practices -
California State University Monterey Bay
RAFT Member -
Resource Area For Teachers
Literacy Training with 'Results' to administer balanced literacy/Lucy Calkins Training -
University of California Santa Cruz
Six Traits Writing and Writing by Design Seminars (2 years) Page of -
Linscott Charter School
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Social Justice and Equity
University of California Santa Cruz
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Liberal Studies, Environmental Science
California State University Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Workshop -
Monterey Bay Aquarium
STEAM trainings -
Linscott Charter School And Lagunita Elementary School