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Jessica Raynor

Rosenberg,TX

Summary

Dependable Spanish teacher with 3 years of experience as a high school Spanish teacher wanting to teach the Spanish language and immerse the students in the various Hispanic cultures so that students may expand their view of the world. Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Translated for the College of Education Dean's Office for Distinguished Educator of the Year

Sam Houston State University
02.2012

Translated for Distinguished Educator of the Year

Spanish Teacher

Lamar Consolidated High School- LCISD
08.2021 - Current
  • Used various teaching strategies to teach students individually based on their abilities
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal growth.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Increased student motivation through use of diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Clarkmoor Child Development Center
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Developed appropriate developmental instruction for individual child, ages 2 months to 5 years, based on their developmental stage
  • Ensured emotional, social and developmental needs for each child
  • Communicated with child's parents based on their development
  • Kept up with all required certifications and training.

Substitute Teacher

DODEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Worked with students in 6th grade thru 8th grade
  • Substituted for teacher for 2 weeks
  • Performed instructional plan left by absent teacher
  • Managed students during instructional time.

Substitute Teacher

Hopewell Public Schools
10.2013 - 02.2014
  • Performed instructional plan left by absent teacher
  • Managed students during instructional time
  • Engaged them to learn content in different manner to ease understanding
  • Related real life experiences and career choices with students in high school
  • Stepped in for multiple teachers in day on couple of incidents.

Student Teaching

Katy ISD
03.2013 - 05.2013
  • Collaborated with mentor to develop lesson plans
  • Administered pre- and post- assessments
  • Mentored and helped various students with life experiences
  • Integrated and encouraged new student into participating in class
  • Used various teaching strategies to teach students individually based on their abilities
  • Walked around classroom to provide feedback and assist each student with completion of assignments.

Student Teaching

Katy ISD
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Collaborated with mentor to develop lesson plans
  • Administered pre- and post- assessments
  • Used various teaching strategies to teach students individually based on their abilities
  • Walked around classroom to provide feedback and assist each student with completion of assignments.

Lead Student Assistant in Curriculum and Instruction

Sam Houston State University
06.2011 - 05.2012
  • Oversaw 5 students assistants
  • Completed travel vouchers for over 10 professors of department
  • Answer phones calls and provide them appropriate information.

Student Assistant in Curriculum and Instruction

Sam Houston State University
02.2010 - 05.2011
  • Completed travel vouchers for over 10 professors of department
  • Answer phones calls and provide them appropriate information.

Education

Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Spanish

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05.2012

High School Diploma -

B. F. Terry High School
Rosenberg, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Technology Implementation
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Group Learning Mechanics
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Teaching strategies
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Student Interaction
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish EC – 12 TExEs, 06/01/2017
  • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12

Accomplishments

  • Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honor Society — 2010
  • Dean's List — Spring 2012

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Lamar Consolidated High School- LCISD
08.2021 - Current

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Clarkmoor Child Development Center
05.2020 - 10.2020

Substitute Teacher

DODEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District
09.2015 - 09.2016

Substitute Teacher

Hopewell Public Schools
10.2013 - 02.2014

Student Teaching

Katy ISD
03.2013 - 05.2013

Student Teaching

Katy ISD
01.2013 - 03.2013

Translated for the College of Education Dean's Office for Distinguished Educator of the Year

Sam Houston State University
02.2012

Lead Student Assistant in Curriculum and Instruction

Sam Houston State University
06.2011 - 05.2012

Student Assistant in Curriculum and Instruction

Sam Houston State University
02.2010 - 05.2011

Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Spanish

Sam Houston State University

High School Diploma -

B. F. Terry High School
Jessica Raynor