Jessica Welsh
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Distinguished educator with a proven track record at Peoria Unified School District, adept in fostering student curiosity through innovative educational activities and hands-on learning. Excelled in behavior management and technology integration, significantly enhancing classroom engagement. Renowned for effective parent and student communication, and collaborative faculty relationships. Demonstrates a flexible approach, ensuring adaptive learning environments.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Peoria Unified School District
08.2016 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Worked with multiple grade levels.
- Served on the Leadership team.
Substitute Teacher
Peoria Unified School District
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Teacher
Peoria Unified School District
01.2011 - 02.2014
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Masters in Education - Education
Strayer University
US03-2024
Masters in Administration - Educational Leadership And Management
Strayer University
US03-2024
Elementary Education - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2010
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Flexible and adaptive
- Parent and student communication
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Record keeping
- Technology integration
- Classroom instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Effective listening
- Task prioritization
- Reporting and documentation
- Behavior management
- Arizona teaching credential
Timeline
Teacher
Peoria Unified School District
08.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Peoria Unified School District
08.2014 - 08.2016
Teacher
Peoria Unified School District
01.2011 - 02.2014
Masters in Education - Education
Strayer University
Masters in Administration - Educational Leadership And Management
Strayer University
Elementary Education - Education
Arizona State University
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