Jessica Shufelt
Educator
Albany,NY
Summary
A devoted educator to promote students learning and enhancing individual potential. A driven professional to continue to learn and grow professionally. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. I seek new opportunities for knowledge, understanding, and implementation of new technologies and teaching strategies. Adapting and remain flexible with different learning styles. Will continue to be a strong advocate for all students and their families. As an educator I will continue to be apart of the voices that drive action and change in the progression of our education system. School is some of our student safe place I strive to provide a strong classroom environment with consistent emotional structure for all scholars.
I have taught kindergarten and 1st grade in my prior years. I currently am a second grade teacher, special education coordinator, leadership member, and the afterschool academic coordinator for tutoring services. I wear a lot of hats currently but take a lot of pride in each of the roles. My love and desire to help student continues to grow for educating students. I see many students struggle and I want to drive deeper into special education where their has been a increase of needs. Teaching the way children learn and not forcing student to learn the way we teach. All students deserve the opportunity to succeed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Destine Preparatory Charter School
2023.06 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Special Education Coordinator
Destine Preparatory Charter School
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Coached and observed teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
Leadership Team Member
Destine Preparatory Charter School
06.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with staff through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems.
After School Academic Coordinator
Destine Preparatory Charter School
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost students academic success.
- Obtained feedback from parents regarding student learning success and classroom instruction.
- Monitored and tracked students' academic progress to encourage successful learning outcomes.
- Initiated new learning methods to achieve total student comprehension during learning time.
- Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
1st Grade-Special Education Teacher
Destine Preparatory Charter School
Schenectady, NY
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Kindergarten Teacher
Willoughby Montessori Day School
Willoughby, OH
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Implementation of the Montessori philosophy in all aspects of learning and applying in to their daily lives.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Resident Assistant
Notre Dame College
South Euclid, OH
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Encouraged community atmosphere by implementing educational and social programs.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Mediated and conflicts to achieve peaceful and fair resolutions.
- Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Implemented and enforced university and campus housing policies.
- Led by example through mature behavior consistent with university regulations and rules.
Teaching Assistant
Achievements Kids Express
Maplewood, NY
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Substitute Teacher
Harmony Hill
Cohoes, NY
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education K-6
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 02.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education K-3
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH 08.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education And Development B- Pre-k
Schenectady County Community College
Scotia, NY 08.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
- I am currently balancing four position at where I current am I have a strong and clear organization system
- Team collaboration: I work with multiple groups of people to discuss a variety concepts in regards to curriculum organization, IEP/504 implementation, data collection, grade team meetings,
- Classroom management: Creating systems for academic requirements, IEP/504 implementation, behavior tracking, grading, and the exact day to day
- Differentiated instruction: Applying students needs and modification/accommodations so they receive equity og education
- Lesson Planning: Align lessons with the correct learning standard and execute them to their entirety
- Problem-solving skills: Finding new solutions to improve a fault in the current problem
- Time management: Allotting my time correctly and fairly to what needs to get done by the urgency
- Relationship building: Create relationships with other faculty, outside service providers, neighboring school districts, and families
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Restraint Training
Educating All Students (EAS) 201
Students with Disabilities CST (060)
CPR Training
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Destine Preparatory Charter School
2023.06 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Destine Preparatory Charter School
06.2023 - Current
Leadership Team Member
Destine Preparatory Charter School
06.2023 - Current
After School Academic Coordinator
Destine Preparatory Charter School
06.2023 - Current
1st Grade-Special Education Teacher
Destine Preparatory Charter School
07.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Special Education K-6
Grand Canyon University
02.2021 - 11.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Willoughby Montessori Day School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Resident Assistant
Notre Dame College
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education K-3
Notre Dame College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Substitute Teacher
Harmony Hill
09.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education And Development B- Pre-k
Schenectady County Community College
08.2016 - 05.2018
Teaching Assistant
Achievements Kids Express
09.2015 - 12.2019