JESSICA VELAZQUEZ
ROANOKE,VA
Summary
Educator focused on integrating diverse perspectives within educational settings. Strong communicator with proven ability to build personal connections with students. Committed to maintaining core school values and academic standards in all classroom activities. Experienced in incorporating ethical principles into lesson planning and curriculum design.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
King's Christian Academy
Roanoke, VA
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavioral issues.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
Administrator and Teacher
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Vinton, VA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
- Setting performance objectives for students and teachers
- Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
- Oversee day-to-day school operations
Teacher
Apopka Christian Academy
Apopka, FL
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Multigrade classroom teacher for core academic subjects
- Create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans daily
- Provided a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
- Keep accurate and organized records of student information
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as on-going parent communication
- Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments
Teacher
Heritage Preparatory School
Orlando, FL
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Self-contained second and fifth grade teacher for all academic subjects
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The Crown College of the Bible
Powell, TN01.2012
High School Diploma -
Staunton River High School
Moneta, VA01.2008
Skills
- Student engagement and communication
- Assessment and grading
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff
- Mandated Reporters: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
King's Christian Academy
06.2024 - Current
Administrator and Teacher
Lighthouse Christian Academy
09.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher
Apopka Christian Academy
08.2018 - 06.2020
Teacher
Heritage Preparatory School
08.2012 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The Crown College of the Bible
High School Diploma -
Staunton River High School
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