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Jessica Trader

12705 Rio Lindo St

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Houston ISD, specializing in early education and excellent classroom management. Skilled in differentiated instruction and student assessment, I foster engaging learning environments that promote academic growth and emotional well-being. Committed to building strong relationships with students and families to enhance educational outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten, 1st Grade , 4th Grade Teacher

Houston ISD
06.2015 - Current
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.

5th Grade Math Teacher

ReNew Cultural Arts Academy
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.

Kindergarten Teacher/Third Grade Teacher

Jackson Public School District
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Skills

  • Early education specialist
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Disciplinary techniques
  • Academic record keeping
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Early reading
  • Elementary education
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Parent communication

Timeline

Kindergarten, 1st Grade , 4th Grade Teacher

Houston ISD
06.2015 - Current

5th Grade Math Teacher

ReNew Cultural Arts Academy
07.2014 - 01.2015

Kindergarten Teacher/Third Grade Teacher

Jackson Public School District
08.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Jackson State University