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Jessica Yera

Jessica Yera

Roswell,GA

Summary

Education professional with solid track record in curriculum design and implementation. Known for driving impactful educational initiatives and fostering collaborative environment. Reliable in adapting to changing educational needs and committed to student success through strategic curriculum planning and effective team collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Atlanta Academy
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed budgets allocated for curricular resources, maximizing impact while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
  • Aligned curricular goals with broader school objectives, promoting a cohesive educational vision throughout the institution.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration among educators by facilitating open communication channels and supportive networks.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with parents and community stakeholders to ensure collaborative efforts towards student success.
  • Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty members, supporting their growth as educators and leaders.
  • Mentored teachers in instructional strategies, enhancing their ability to deliver engaging lessons effectively.

Teacher

Atlanta Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Elementary Teacher

Fulton Academy Of Science And Technology
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.

Elementary Teacher

The School Of Arts And Sciences At The Centre
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.

Tutor

Tutors For Tally
05.2018 - 02.2021
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Sciences

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA
05-2024

Skills

  • Instructional coaching
  • Educational leadership
  • Collaborative learning
  • Teacher training
  • Learning strategies
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Relationship building

Certification

ESOL Endorsement, Reading Endorsement, Conscious Discipline Trained

Personal Information

Title: Teacher

Timeline

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Atlanta Academy
06.2024 - Current

Teacher

Atlanta Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024

Elementary Teacher

Fulton Academy Of Science And Technology
08.2021 - 05.2022

Tutor

Tutors For Tally
05.2018 - 02.2021

Elementary Teacher

The School Of Arts And Sciences At The Centre
08.2017 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Sciences

Florida State University

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Georgia College And State University

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