Jessica Turner
Winnebago,NE
Summary
A passionate and experienced educator with 15 years of experience in creating positive learning environments, and relationships between students, teachers, and the community members. Experience in mentoring teachers and providing constructive feedback. Committed to providing a welcoming education-focused setting for teachers and a thriving learning environment for students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
K-5 Instructional Coach
UMOnHon Nation Public School
Macy, NE
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with school leaders to design and implement initiatives that support student achievement goals.
- Provided guidance on how best practices can be applied within diverse cultural contexts.
- Mentor teachers by offering constructive advice about pedagogical approaches.
- Updated and organized student performance records while maintaining confidentiality standards.
- Held one-on-one instructional sessions with teachers in need of additional help.
K/1 Teacher
Wagon Mound Elementary
Wagon Mound, NM
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Monitored student progress using formative and summative assessments to check for thorough understanding.
School Social Worker
Wagon Mound Schools
Wagon Mound , NM
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Counseled individuals and groups in specific problem areas.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Assisted teachers with identifying, referring and supporting students.
- Worked with teachers, administrators, students, parents and external support agencies to maximize treatment success.
3/6 Teacher
Des Moines Elementary
Des Moines, NM
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Parent Educator 4.5 Years; Teacher 3.5 Years
Gallup McKinley County School District
Gallup, NM
08.2009 - 06.2017
- Educated parents on child development and provided varied parenting methods to encourage growth. Developed family lesson plans and activities to encourage positive interactions and strengthen bonds.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
- Encouraged parents and children to engage in group classes, community meetings and public events to build strong peer support system on the reservations.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2022
Master of Arts - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05.2009
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Team building
- Calm and patient
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Relationship building
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Staff Development
- Behavioral/Cognitive skills
- Student Advocacy
- Intervention Planning
Timeline
K-5 Instructional Coach
UMOnHon Nation Public School
08.2022 - Current
School Social Worker
Wagon Mound Schools
09.2019 - 07.2021
K/1 Teacher
Wagon Mound Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2022
3/6 Teacher
Des Moines Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
Parent Educator 4.5 Years; Teacher 3.5 Years
Gallup McKinley County School District
08.2009 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of New Mexico
Master of Arts - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
New Mexico Highlands University