Jessica Whiteley
Oak Bluffs,MA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with over 15 years of dedicated service in a variety of roles, including classroom teacher, reading specialist, and ELL instructor. Equipped with extensive experience in diverse school environments. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, and social learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Edgartown Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Utilizes HMH Into Reading and Tang Math to support foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
- Collaborates with specialists, including the reading specialist and guidance counselor, to support student growth.
- Encourages creativity and self-expression through writing responses that connect literature to students’ experiences.
- Facilitates play-based activities that promoted peer interaction, communication skills, and emotional regulation.
- Administers DIBELS assessments through MCLASS to monitor student progress in foundational literacy skills and guide instruction.
Teacher of Multilingual Learners
Edgartown Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive ELL curriculum aligned with language proficiency standards, resulting in measurable improvements in student language skills.
- Employed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate varying language levels and learning styles within the ELL classroom.
- Co-planned and co-taught lessons with second grade teacher, integrating language and content objectives to support ELL students' comprehension and language acquisition.
Reading Specialist
Chilmark Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Provided Orton-Gillingham instruction to students with dyslexia, incorporating multisensory activities to reinforce phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency skills. Administered a variety of assessments to track student progress.
First and Second Grade Teacher
Chilmark Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented the Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop model, including mini-lessons, independent writing time, and sharing sessions, to support students' writing development across genres.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects that integrated content areas such as science, social studies, math, and language arts.
- Provided explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and word recognition strategies, using multisensory techniques to engage students.
- Collaborated with special education staff, parents, and outside service providers to develop comprehensive IEPs tailored to meet the individualized needs of students with neurodivergent learning styles.
Second Grade Teacher
Edward Brooke Charter School
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Planned and delivered rigorous and culturally responsive instruction utilizing research-based curriculum resources and instructional materials.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues to enhance teaching effectiveness and contribute to the continuous improvement of instructional practices.
- Analyzed student assessment data, including standardized test scores, formative assessments, and progress monitoring data, to identify academic strengths and areas for growth among students.
- Utilized concrete materials, such as base-ten blocks, fraction bars, and geometric shapes, to provide hands-on learning experiences that reinforce mathematical concepts and foster conceptual understanding.
Third and Fourth Grade Teacher
Our Lady's Academy
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Planned and facilitated guided reading sessions, selecting leveled texts and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Implemented Responsive Classroom morning meetings to promote community building, establish routines, and set a positive tone for the school day.
- Incorporated a variety of resources, including literature, multimedia, technology tools, and hands-on activities, to enhance thematic unit instruction and learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05-2026
Master of Education - Reading Specialist
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2008
Skills
- Elementary Education 1-6
- Early Childhood Education K-2
- Reading Specialist
- Structured Literacy Interventionist in Orton Gillingham
- ELL (pending)
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Edgartown Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher of Multilingual Learners
Edgartown Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
First and Second Grade Teacher
Chilmark Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Reading Specialist
Chilmark Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2023
Second Grade Teacher
Edward Brooke Charter School
07.2013 - 06.2014
Third and Fourth Grade Teacher
Our Lady's Academy
08.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Master of Education - Reading Specialist
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lesley University