Jessica Wash
Saluda,SC
Summary
Dynamic instructional coach with a proven track record at Saluda Elementary, enhancing teaching practices through targeted professional development and innovative instructional strategies. Skilled in differentiated instruction and relationship building, I foster student engagement and motivation, leading to significant academic improvements. Committed to continuous improvement and empowering educators to meet diverse learner needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Saluda Elementary
07.2021 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Modeled Math and Reading lessons
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Teacher
Saluda Elementary
07.2013 - 06.2021
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
ABA Therapist
Saluda County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in patients' homes without direct supervision.
- Implemented individualized Instructional plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve students with diverse needs.
- Addressed student needs by implementing behavior intervention plans.
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each student.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Clemson University
Clemson, SC08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lander University
Greenwood, SC04-2013
Skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional planning skills
- Content expertise
- Student engagement
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Student motivation
Certification
- Kagan School Trainer
- Kagan Coach
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Saluda Elementary
07.2021 - Current
Teacher
Saluda Elementary
07.2013 - 06.2021
ABA Therapist
Saluda County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lander University
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