Jessica Story

• Participate in all professional development provided by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).
• Partner with the school principal, leveraging local data to plan and provide professional development related to the science of reading and assist in implementing evidence-based literacy practices aligned with the science of reading research to meet the needs of all students.
• Co-plan with individual teachers and teams, model lessons, and engage in co-teaching cycles.
• Collaborate with educators in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade to expand educator’s knowledge of the science of reading research.
• Implement professional development on high-quality instructional practices aligned with the science of reading research.
• Assist in instructional planning with individuals and groups of teachers.
• Conduct mini and full coaching cycles that target student outcomes.
• Provide training on the use of formative assessment data to drive classroom instruction based on the science of reading research.
• Ensure that student achievement and growth data is routinely collected, reported, and used to drive instructional decisions at the school and classroom levels.
• Collaborate with school leaders and stakeholders to model continuous learning, maintain current progress, and serve as a thoughtful leader for student literacy in the school.
• Partner with cadre leadership related to the goals of the Indiana Literacy Cadre and Indiana’s Priorities for Early Literacy.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with students, educators, administrators, and other cadre personnel.

• Implement a systematic approach to managing and intervening on scholar discipline issues based on the NWILCS Culture Guidelines, Scholar/Family Handbook, and Restorative Justice practices.
• Coordinating School-wide Town Hall Meetings.
• Coordinate positive programs for scholars during and after-school (example: scholar council, peer mediators)
• Research and implement new school culture initiatives to further develop the school culture.
• Observe in classrooms/provide feedback on behavior management and classroom culture. Provide coaching and professional development on classroom management, classroom culture, and restorative practices.
• Track and report behavioral data to monitor the social-emotional development of scholars.
• Analyze behavioral data to guide and support the creation of interventions through the MTSS process.
• Collaborate with the school leadership team to write and monitor the school-wide Culture Plan.
• Build relationships with community organizations to form partnerships.
• Consult with other professional staff, outside agencies, and other organizations to improve school culture & climate.

• Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
• Used standardized data as a resource to implement effective lessons geared towards student mastery.
• Supported teachers in analyzing data to inform WIN instruction.
• Engaged teachers in side-by-side coaching by delivering instant feedback.
• Moved the performance of teachers through goal-setting, observation, co-teaching, modeling, and goal-specific feedback
• Engaged in student-focused coaching cycles towards an established goal that leads to improved instructional practices and increases student growth and achievement.
• Analyze grade band data to create TEAM GOAL with action plans that were student-facing.
• Provided weekly to bi-weekly coaching for teachers who actively participated in coaching cycles.
• Analyzed classroom data to identify strengths and address and areas of focus.
• Maintained personal commitment to professional growth by remaining in research and best practices, and
  engaged in continuous professional learning.
• Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to determine how best to support student success.

• Served as a 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade Math and Science teacher.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Taught core subjects of ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by the school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
• Served as a positive role model that fostered a positive climate and culture within my classroom, while cultivating a strengths-based, equity-focused mindset.
• Created a personalized learning environment for individual students at their proximal level of development.
• Provided one-on-one support for MTSS/RTI students to ensure grade-level gains.
• Transitioned a 2nd-grade class to a fully remote curriculum, with all in-person responsibilities while
  maintaining grades and ensuring student retention in the process.
• Administered various Reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within the assigned grade level.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

● Assist in the educational and social development of 25+ students under the direction and guidance of the head teacher
● Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
● Developed and implemented 5+ daily and unit lesson plans for 9th grade, administered testing, tracked, and analyzed class performance
● Conducted group and one-on-one social studies lessons and writing activities