Jessica Walsh
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Dynamic Kindergarten Teacher with a proven track record at Gallaher Elementary School, adept at differentiated instruction and fostering parent-teacher communication. Successfully enhanced student reading skills through phonics-based instruction, while cultivating a positive learning environment that supports social and emotional development. Committed to personalized learning and collaborative faculty engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Gallaher Elementary School
08.2012 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Teach of the Year 2019-2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Bancroft Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Sociology
Washington College
Chestertown05-2007
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE01-2010
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Curriculum planning
- Social skills
- Faculty collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
Teach of the Year 2019-2020
Completed LETRS Training Volume 1
Working through LETRS Training Volume 2 currently
Affiliations
Christina Education Association
Delaware State Education Association
National Education Association
Certification
Elementary Education K-6
Teacher of Exceptional Students K-12
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Gallaher Elementary School
08.2012 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Bancroft Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/ Sociology
Washington College
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Wilmington University
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