Conscientious education specialists driven to utilize attained knowledge and expertise in leadership, curriculum and instruction, and teaching to increase teacher, student, and school academic outcomes. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance around data analysis and change management. Strong communication and management skills.
Hi, I’m
Jessica Bates
Curriculum and Instructional Specialist
Clinton,MS
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
RePublic Charter Schools
Reading Intervention Coordinator
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Established and cultivates streamlined, rigorous, and cohesive reading intervention program across K-8th grade schools, spanning from Nashville, TN to Jackson, MS.
- Provides ongoing professional development for school and network leaders, teachers, and interventionists on best practices in inclusive instruction and balanced literacy approaches in general education classes, small groups, and one-on-one instruction.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assessed literacy needs of school and network by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Creates curriculum tools for instruction and assessment.
- Collaborates with school leaders to create schedules and reading interventions plans that fit logistical needs of schools and students.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Partners with vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials, as well as to design professional learning on products.
- Gathers, organizes, and leads data analysis on student, school, program, and network needs to increase literacy growth.
- Serves as member of Network Academics Team, contributes to development of academic vision for literacy department, overall organization, and supports team members with cross-team initiatives and projects and other administrative duties as needed
- Provides leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Monitors program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Supervises and evaluates teaching and support staff to assess education standards and classroom policies and implement changes based on data.
- Utilizes diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
Midtown Public Charter School
Curriculum Designer
01.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for designing, developing, and updating science curriculums, while embedding English Language Arts standards and practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Increased state test science scores by 50% in first year.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
Midtown Public Charter School
5th Grade Science Teacher
07.2018 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction and remained current with latest professional and scientific developments.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Surpassed state test science average by 4% during 2019-2020 Covid year of remote learning.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Delivered variety of planned learning experiences using diverse media and methods and motivated students to learn and use time wisely.
- Developed and implemented science lesson plans that fulfilled requirements of district's instruction curriculum program and showed written evidence of preparation.
- Assisted peers with designing their own curriculum paths, as well as providing suggestions on instructional resources and strategies to enhance student and teacher outcomes.
- Consistently saw above average results on end of year state science assessment.
Teach For America
Faculty Advisor
05.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Conducted academic advisement by observing and coaching core members (teachers in training) using knowledge and expertise of teaching practices and provided rubrics to support members in maintaining educational and professional progression.
- Empowered members to become leaders of their own development, as well as their schools and communities.
- Guided core members in dissecting and understanding specifics of various subject area curriculums, to develop deeper understandings of how curriculum and content drive instruction.
- Helped core-members follow school expectations and supported them in the follow through of student expectations, as well as coaching on various classroom/behavior management practices.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Collaborated with regional and national officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and core-member activities.
- Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
- Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of teaching and support staff.
- Studied and analyzed current topics and delivered effective presentations to groups numbering 25 people at meetings
Gary Road Intermediate school
5th Grade Science Teacher and Content Team Lead
11.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Created and employed a variety of instruction techniques, materials, strategies, and media that were aligned to state standards, and were user-friendly for teachers, yet engaging for students
- Incorporated meaningful technology consistently into curriculum and instruction in order to prepare students for life in ever-evolving 21st century, technologically driven world
- Effectively incorporated literacy skills, standards, and best practices into daily science lessons, which allowed students to have consistent growth in both reading and science content
- Collaborated with grade and subject area team members in order to assist them with assessing areas of weakness in student learning, in order to plan changes in curriculum and instruction to increase student investment and learning.
- Created curriculum assessments and teaching materials for grade level, encouraged and guided each teacher as to how to deliver it in a way that matched their personal teaching styles, while keeping state and school learning goals and objectives at the forefront of their lessons
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by leading and participating in and instructor-oriented workshops.
- Lead department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Collaborated with specialists and parents to meet needs of students with various special needs requiring extra support.
- Consistently lead school and district in 5th grade science performance data.
Timberlawn Elementary
Grade Level Team Leader/4th Grade Teacher
08.2014 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Mentored new teachers, long-term substitutes, and other educators who needed help in the areas of instructional design, delivery, student/teacher relationship building, and classroom management.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Designed interactive, cross-curricular lessons and instructional activities, with a focus on increasing literacy skills.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills in a self-contained, inclusive classroom setting.
- Lead schoolwide professional development sessions on various tools to enhance ELA teaching and learning.
- Lead students to high achieving reading growth yearly.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Robert Moton Elementary School
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
11.2013 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Taught self-contained, fully inclusive 5th grade class as well as 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts.
- Prepared and implemented cross-curricular lessons by employing a variety of instructional strategies in order to accommodate different learning styles and abilities to increase student achievement.
- Trained and coached paraprofessionals and teacher assistants on best practices for helping developing readers and students with various special needs.
- Worked with internal stakeholders to perform skill gap assessments and built training content to address gaps.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Designed and implemented after-school tutoring sessions to reach students who struggled in general education environments, as well as to assist high-achieving students in reaching their maximum academic potential.
James M Singleton Charter School
4th Grade Teacher/Debate Team Coach
07.2013 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Taught all subjects in self-contained, inclusive classroom.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Developed and designed rigorous lessons and curricular paths that aligned with state and national standards.
- Increased reading abilities of students with special needs by 40% in two months.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Communicated and planned around student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents/guardians, administration, and specialists using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Identified student needs/areas of deficiencies and cooperated with all stakeholders order to assess and assist with resolution of student health, behavioral, and academic needs.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Served as first debate team coach by recruiting, preparing, and teaching students in classroom and practical experiences in debate tournaments.
Education
Belhaven UniversityJackson, MS
M. Ed from Curriculum and Instruction in Education
05.2018
University Overview
Southern University At New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education in Elementary Education
05.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Curriculum and Instructional Planning and Implementation
- Educational Leadership
- Content Development
- Instructional Training and Presentations
- Strategic Organization and Planning Skills
- Leader and Teacher Coaching
- System Implementation
- Instructional Techniques and Strategies
- Change Management
- Reading Intervention Support
- Intervention Strategies
- Intervention Management
Certification
- Licensed Teacher - MS AA July 2014-Present
- Superintendent's Circle- Jackson Public Schools-2015-2016
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Reading Intervention Coordinator
RePublic Charter Schools
10.2021 - Current
Faculty Advisor
Teach For America
05.2021 - 07.2021
Curriculum Designer
Midtown Public Charter School
01.2019 - 10.2021
5th Grade Science Teacher
Midtown Public Charter School
07.2018 - 10.2021
5th Grade Science Teacher and Content Team Lead
Gary Road Intermediate school
11.2016 - 06.2018
Grade Level Team Leader/4th Grade Teacher
Timberlawn Elementary
08.2014 - 11.2016
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Robert Moton Elementary School
11.2013 - 03.2014
4th Grade Teacher/Debate Team Coach
James M Singleton Charter School
07.2013 - 10.2013
Belhaven University
M. Ed from Curriculum and Instruction in Education
Southern University At New Orleans
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education in Elementary Education
- Licensed Teacher - MS AA July 2014-Present
- Superintendent's Circle- Jackson Public Schools-2015-2016
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