Jessica Sharron
Troy,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate teacher with 3+ years experience creating a safe, loving environment for 4-6 grade students. Valued for ability to build on the strengths of my students, empowering them to reach their full potential. Skilled in planning a variety of lessons to teach students with diverse educational needs. Reliable and adaptable to the rapidly changing needs of a school.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth and Sixth Grade Classroom Teacher
The Susan Odell Taylor School
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Created a safe, nurturing learning environment for fifth and sixth graders in ELA, social studies, math, and science
- Worked in partnership with my students' families to support their learning through biweekly progress reports, monthly newsletters, and regular communication about academic progress
- Utilized the Kendall Hunt, Writing Alive, Interact, and Mosa Mack curriculums, adapting lessons to meet the needs of my individual students through hands-on learning
- Collaborated with a team of special education providers to create IEP goals and a plan for a student struggling with writing, reading, math, and behavior
- Guided students through elementary to middle school transition by teaching study/organization skills, social-emotional lessons, and conflict management strategies
- Coached cross country and basketball for 5-8 grade, and led the after-school intramural program as needed
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Immaculate Conception School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Planned engaging lessons and taught mathematics and science to two groups of fifteen 5th graders using the enVision Mathematics and Mystery Science curriculum
- Differentiated instruction for my diverse array of students in mathematics by consistent formative assessments and small-group intervention
- Developed relationships with my students' families by sending weekly newsletters, communicating appropriately when I have concerns, and working with the PTO to plan events such as a glow party
- Collaborated with my fifth-grade team for instructional planning, parent communication, and event planning
- Led practice for the kindergarten-fifth grade Running Club and attended four races against other local schools
Fourth Grade Classroom Co-teacher
Immaculate Conception School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated with a veteran teacher to create engaging lesson plans in all subjects for a class of 32 fourth graders
- Managed classroom behaviors and ran the incentive system
- Pulled students in small groups to work on math and spelling intervention using Fundations
Education
Masters of Art in Teaching -
University of Portland
Portland, OR08.2023
B.A. - Political Science, Minor in Environmental Studies
Siena College
Loudonville, NY05.2021
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- PowerSchool
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Cooperative learning
- Project-based learning
- Classroom safety
Certification
Preliminary Teaching, Elementary Multiple Subjects, Oregon
Other Experience
Susan Odell Taylor School - Summer Camp Teacher
Troy, NY 06/2024 - 08/2024
- Prepared and planned fun activities for campers ages 6-9 based on the theme of the week
- Kept a safe and clean camp classroom
- Communicated with parents and filed incident reports as needed
Immaculate Conception School - E-Sports Club Co-Founder
Fairbanks, AK 03/2022 - 05/2023
- Oversaw a video game club for students in 3rd-6th grade
Siena College - Resident Assistant
Loudonville, NY 01/2019 - 05/2021
- Provided a safe floor environment for freshmen-seniors in residence halls
- Planned and facilitated building-wide events with other staff members
Siena College Mentoring Program- Mentor
Loudonville, NY 03/2019 - 03/2020
- Met once a week with elementary students from the city of Albany to do various activities like sports, arts and crafts, or field trips
Siena College - Camp Counselor
Loudonville, NY 06/2019 - 08/2019
- Led a group of seven elementary-aged girls from the city of Albany at a day camp through activities like reading, sports, swimming, and computer skills
Timeline
Fifth and Sixth Grade Classroom Teacher
The Susan Odell Taylor School
01.2023 - 01.2025
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Immaculate Conception School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Fourth Grade Classroom Co-teacher
Immaculate Conception School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Masters of Art in Teaching -
University of Portland
B.A. - Political Science, Minor in Environmental Studies
Siena College
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