Jessika N. Smith

Classroom Teacher

Dozier Elementary School

08.2017 - 11.2023

Planning and delivering instruction to 24 students in adherence to specific teaching assignments
Working collaboratively with team members in designing lesson plans that adhere to College and Career Ready Standards
Implementing the instructional program and providing appropriate learning experiences
Assessing student abilities as related to desired educational goals and objectives
Managing the behavior of learners in an instructional setting
Ensuring the available environment is conductive to the learning process
Interacting regularly with parents and guardians to discuss student performance
Observing and evaluating students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Attending parent conferences, faculty and team meetings, IEP meetings, data reviews, and professional development days., (English Language Arts 5th grade)
Created and implemented intervention plans for students performing below target level in reading and monitored student reading performance through Dibels progress monitoring assessments
Designed a balanced 5th grade Language Arts program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops
Analyzed data from formative and summative instruction to drive both whole group and small group instruction
Participated in and led data dialogue meetings to access and reflect on student growth and created goals to increase the number of students who are named proficient
Applied data from formal and informal testing to form small, highly-individualized reading groups
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Wrote lesson plans based on Alabama Standards (Common Core) - focused on reading and writing
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Team taught with two staff members; fostered communication within 5th grade staff, participating in shared decision making regarding daily activities
Worked collaboratively with other teachers to create effective lessons that met the needs of all students including: English Language Learners, Students with IEPs and Newcomers
Have undergone professional development training in the reading program LETRS.