Jessica N. Walker
Fredericksburg
Summary
Dedicated with a broad range of educational experience. Skilled in professional development, event coordination, fostering community involvement, and nurturing diverse learning environments. Prepared to support administrators and educational initiatives on campus.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd /5th-Grade Math & ScienceTeacher
Fredericksburg Elementary School
Fredericksburg, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated professional development in Math curriculum familiarization for grades 2-5.
- Assisted with community engagement events such as Night at the North Pole, Fun Runs, Bilingual Night, UIL Academic Meets, and Nature Explorer's Day
4th-Grade Math Teacher
Long Elementary
Harlingen, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Trained in PLC+, a program designed to assist teachers in leading a professional learning communities.
- Trained in Eureka Math / Bluebonnet math curriculum.
Pre-K Teacher
Zavala Elementary and Long Elementary
Harlingen, TX
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Individualized training in Texas School Ready program to develop and foster a nurturing classroom environment for ages 3-5.
- Accredited as a Highly Qualified Early Education Instructor through 30+ hours/year in continued professional development in early childhood education.
- Completed ECircle, a 16 course professional development, for early childhood educators.
High School Drill Team Director
Harlingen South High School
Harlingen, TX
10.2004 - 05.2017
- Sole Director (7 years) of dance teams of 35-48 students at a 5A high school. I managed budget, discipline, supply orders, contract employment, community performances, nation-wide travel itineraries, and student safety.
- Facilitated booster club meetings to assess purchases, budgets, and volunteer coordination.
- Established partnerships with H.E.B., Target, City Chambers of Commerce, Local Law Enforcement, and the district's Education Foundation, to plan and organize community and educational events.
Education
Master of Education - School Leadership
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12-2025
Skills
- Discussion facilitation
- Group project coordination
- Clinical Teaching / Mentoring
- Field trip/Travel coordination
- Program and classroom management
- Fine Arts Education Consultant
Certification
- EC-4 Generalist, Physical Ed. EC-12
- Secondary Dance 6-12
- (AEL) Advancing Educational Leadership
- (T-TESS) Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System
Accomplishments
- (2022-2024) Grade Level Chair for Pre-K and 4th-Grade
- (2022) Teacher Incentive Allotment Exemplary Designation
- (2021) Clinical teacher for University of Texas Pan American
Timeline
3rd /5th-Grade Math & ScienceTeacher
Fredericksburg Elementary School
06.2024 - Current
4th-Grade Math Teacher
Long Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
Pre-K Teacher
Zavala Elementary and Long Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2023
High School Drill Team Director
Harlingen South High School
10.2004 - 05.2017
Master of Education - School Leadership
Sam Houston State University