Jessica Taets
Waukee,Iowa
Summary
Experienced educator with nine years in K–12 literacy instruction and support for diverse learners. Expertise in differentiated instruction and educational technology, with a focus on ESL education and language development. Dedicated to culturally responsive teaching and fostering inclusive environments for multilingual students. Aiming to enhance teacher preparation programs through development of effective literacy instruction for English learners in online settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Woodland Hills Elementary School
Waukee, USA
09.2017 - Current
- Differentiated instruction through small-group and individualized learning experiences, fostering student engagement and academic growth.
- Designed and implemented research-driven literacy instruction, improving reading proficiency for diverse learners.
- Integrated educational technology, including Canvas and Google Workspace, to facilitate interactive digital learning environments.
2nd Grade Teacher
Edison Elementary School
Council Bluffs, USA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and delivered literacy and content-area instruction, engaging students and aligning with district curriculum standards to foster academic growth.
- Provided individualized and small-group instruction, tailoring approaches to meet diverse student learning needs and improve overall classroom performance.
- Collaborated with Council Bluffs Community School District, implementing strategies that contributed to enhanced educational outcomes for students.
At-Risk Student Coordinator
Butler Elementary School
Fort Dodge, USA
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Monitored student progress by coordinating interventions and analyzing data to enhance student outcomes.
- Utilized data analysis to pinpoint performance improvement areas, guiding targeted support for students.
- Collaborated with educators to implement strategic support for students.
- Conducted data collection to evaluate intervention effectiveness and inform future strategies.
Education
ESOL Endorsment -
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA01-2023
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA01-2015
Skills
- Literacy Instruction
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing Instruction
- Vocabulary Acquisition
- Literacy Assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multilingual Learners / English Learners
- Language Development
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Educational Technology
- Canvas LMS
- Zoom & Online Learning Facilitation
Endorsements
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Reading
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
Esl And Literacy Experience
- Completed graduate-level coursework leading to ESL endorsement.
- Supported multilingual learners through differentiated literacy instruction and language-development strategies.
- Implemented vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing supports within daily classroom instruction.
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Woodland Hills Elementary School
09.2017 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Edison Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
At-Risk Student Coordinator
Butler Elementary School
01.2016 - 06.2016
ESOL Endorsment -
Grand View University
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Morningside College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University