Jessica Elkins
Dongola,IL
Summary
I am an elementary teacher with 5 years of experience in the profession. I am experienced
in writing and implementing lesson plans within a whole group and small group setting. I am
a dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven educator with a commitment to the academic and
social growth and development of every student. I am always willing and ready to learn more to
improve my own skills as a teacher to be the best educator I can possibly be.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Egyptian CUSD #5
08.2023 - Current
- Develop, plan, organize, and implement lesson plans in a learning environment that encourages students to grow in their academic journey
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development
- Worked with students in whole group and small group settings
- Also, work with students for RTI time
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Kindergarten Teacher
Lick Creek C.C.S.D. #16
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Develop, plan, organize, and implement lesson plans in a learning environment that encourages students to grow in their academic journey
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development
- Worked with students in whole group and small group settings
- Also, work with students for RTI time
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
Kindergarten-Student Teaching
Egyptian CUSD #5
01.2020 - 05.2020
- 16 Week Field Experience in Kindergarten classroom
- Plans, implements, and assesses lessons aligned to kindergarten-level expectations for 18 students
- Differentiated, modified, and accommodated lessons to meet student needs and levels
- Collected formative and summative assessment data to use for improvement of instruction
Education
Master of Arts - Reading With An Emphasis in Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2020
Associate of Science - General/Elementary Education
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL05-2015
Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Google Suite
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Academic record keeping
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Plan Development
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Egyptian CUSD #5
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Lick Creek C.C.S.D. #16
08.2020 - 06.2023
Kindergarten-Student Teaching
Egyptian CUSD #5
01.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Reading With An Emphasis in Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Science - General/Elementary Education
Shawnee Community College
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