Jessica Sanders
Summary
Dedicated music educator enthusiastic about music. Effectively manage diverse groups and successfully foster teamwork and collaboration among students. Consistently identify methods to improve teaching practices, enhance musical skills, and strengthen students' performance abilities. Committed to creating engaging learning environments that promote student growth and appreciation for diverse musical genres as well as vocal techniques and performance experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chorus Teacher
Pine Forest High School
12.2024 - Current
- Practice previously learned selections with students and select new material for the students to sing
- Assist students with basic ear training, and rhythm exercises aimed at enhancing overall performance abilities
- Motivate and mentor students
- Foster a supportive learning environment
- Promote teamwork and collaboration among chorus members
- Expose students to diverse musical experiences inside the classroom setting
- Incorporate basic music theory instruction into chorus lessons, deepening students' understanding of musical concepts and their application in performance settings
- Help organize singing grams for a fundraising project and communicated with a community member to receive a sizeable donation for the chorus
Keyboard Teacher
Pine Forest High School
12.2024 - Current
- Teach the concept of notes, scales, correct fingering, and posture to students
- Assist students in learning to read and play music using sheet music
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success
- Evaluate individual student progress regularly through assessments and adjusted lesson plans to target areas needing improvement strategically
Teacher / Front Office Assistant
S. L. Jones Christian Academy
02.2010 - 11.2024
- Taught students grades K4 (VPK)-12th Grade
- Cultivated strong meaningful relationships with students, staff, parents, families and members of the community to better assist the students
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Revamped school's library system, making it more accessible and user-friendly for students and staff.
- Assisted with student recruitment and aid in the scholarship application follow-up process
- Aided high ranking school officials in the monitoring of staff performance
- Consistently input data and prepared monthly lunch forms
- Collected and record payments from students and teachers for field trips, sports fees, graduation fees, and give a receipt
- Received guests
- Monitored sign in / sign out sheets, provided visitor badges and escorted or directed visitors to appropriate rooms as needed
- Corresponded with elementary, middle, and high schools to assist with document requests
- Corresponded with various colleges to set up / cancel visits with the sophomore, junior, and senior students
Part Time / After School Teacher
KidSmart Learning Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted a healthy, safe environment
- Observed and monitored children ages 2-10 play and do activities
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior
- Assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts
Teacher (Part Time / Summer)
Mary's Little Lambs Early Learning
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Cared for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years
- Administered ASQ assessments
- Collected and recorded payments and gave receipts to parents for the manager / director
- Attended Staff Meetings
- Assisted with closing center
Education
Director Credential Level I
Department of Children And Families
08-2020
Masters - Curriculum And Instruction / Comprehensive Program
The University of West Florida
05-2018
Director (DVPK)
Early Learning Coalition
01-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building, teamwork, and collaboration
- Voice care and improvement techniques
- Rehearsal and live performance preparation
- Breathing exercises
- Note Reading
- Solid finger techniques
- Posture correction
- Student self motivation
Timeline
Chorus Teacher
Pine Forest High School
12.2024 - Current
Keyboard Teacher
Pine Forest High School
12.2024 - Current
Part Time / After School Teacher
KidSmart Learning Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher (Part Time / Summer)
Mary's Little Lambs Early Learning
08.2016 - 05.2018
Teacher / Front Office Assistant
S. L. Jones Christian Academy
02.2010 - 11.2024
Director Credential Level I
Department of Children And Families
Masters - Curriculum And Instruction / Comprehensive Program
The University of West Florida
Director (DVPK)
Early Learning Coalition
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