Jessica Shavers
Prattville,AL
Summary
Upbeat and passionate elementary school teacher devoted to education, community, and youth development. Skillful in creating engaging experiences and activities and providing a fun, challenging learning environment for children of all backgrounds. Strong communication and leadership skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Autauga County Board Of Education
Pine Level Elementary-Deatsville, AL
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to support students'' academic progress and personal growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected ELA content with other subject areas.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies for 4th-grade learners, promoting professional development and collaboration.
- Monitored individual student progress through frequent assessments and data analysis, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Integrated creative arts activities into lessons, fostering critical thinking skills and reinforcing comprehension of complex texts.
- Planned experiential field trips related to ELA curriculum, deepening students'' understanding of literary concepts in real-world settings.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating engaging, age-appropriate literature into lessons.
1st Grade Teacher
Autauga County Board Of Education
Pine Level Elementary-Deatsville, AL
08.2013 - 08.2021
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating age-appropriate literature and engaging activities.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, strengthening the home-school connection.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to reinforce learning and engage various learning styles.
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Church Prattville
Prattville, AL
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
4th Grade Teacher
Autauga County Board Of Education
Prattville Elementary-Prattville, AL
08.1999 - 05.2002
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement.
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Autauga County Board Of Education
Prattville Intermediate-Prattville, AL
08.1996 - 05.1999
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by incorporating diverse literature selections into the curriculum.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking abilities by implementing engaging activities and analyzing complex texts.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL12.1994
Skills
- Teaching Strategies
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Child Development
- Creative problem-solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Data Analysis
- Alabama Teaching Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Trained
- Brainspring/Structures Trained
- Completed LETRS Units 1-6
Timeline
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Autauga County Board Of Education
08.2021 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Autauga County Board Of Education
08.2013 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
First Baptist Church Prattville
08.2008 - 05.2011
4th Grade Teacher
Autauga County Board Of Education
08.1999 - 05.2002
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Autauga County Board Of Education
08.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Auburn University-Montgomery