Hi, I’m
Jessica Zaita
Reedsport,OR
Summary
I am a passionate Teacher with experience in developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. I am highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragements and reinforcements of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. I am successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. As well as being well-versed in a classroom and with online technologies. I have excelling communication with administration, colleagues, students, and their parents. I am skilled in developing cross-curricular curriculum and lessons related to the real world, while being exceptionally organized and prepared for student learning and teaching.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Reedsport School District 105
5th Grade Teacher
11.2019 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Lane County Disability Services
Disability Support Worker
02.2015 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting child.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, child behaviors and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for the child.
- Collaborated with parents on home care and support for child with disabilities.
- Worked with child and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral, and academic growth.
- Communicated child needs to teachers, doctors and parents to increase child health and happiness.
Education
Northwest Christian UniversityEugene, OR
Bachelor Of Science from Teacher Education
05.2020
Skills
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Setting Learning Targets
- Engineering Technologies
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- District Standards
- Positive Interactions
- Colleague Collaborations
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Meeting students at their level and enhancing their growth
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Reedsport School District 105
11.2019 - 08.2022
Disability Support Worker
Lane County Disability Services
02.2015 - 08.2019
Northwest Christian University
Bachelor Of Science from Teacher Education
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