Jill Alexander
Burleson
Summary
Experienced Second Grade Teacher successful in lesson planning, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance for higher learning success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Joshua ISD
07.2022 - Current
- MTA (Dyslexia Teacher)- currently teach the district's dyslexia program for those identified in 1st-5th grade
- Teach core subjects: Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Plan lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assess student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Administer grade specific tests regulated by school district to monitor students' growth
- Administer various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings
- Maintain knowledge of school curriculum to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels
- Integrate technology into lessons to enhance student learning
- Adapt lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs
- Work with coworkers regularly and positively
- Attend all required Professional Development, RTI meetings, and ARD meetings
- Wrote Science Curriculum Maps for the district
Substitute Teacher
Joshua ISD, North Joshua Elementary
10.2019 - Current
- Substitute taught for all elementary grades, developed lessons on short notice, helped with dismissal
Family Photographer
Self Employed
06.2015 - 05.2021
- Ran my own photography, LLC business
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance for clients, publications, and websites
- Photographed high quality images for various prints and digital projects
- Know how to use Photoshop and Lightroom programs
2nd Grade Reading Teacher
Fort Worth ISD, Waverly Park Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Taught district's reading curriculum
- Developed and taught lesson plans targeted to teach the different TEKS required
- Designed and facilitated weekly reading groups for different academic levels
- Continuously monitored student's achievement through informal and formative assessments
- Attended faculty meetings, RTI meetings, and all professional development required
- Housed Deaf Education students in my classroom and collaborated with Deaf Education teacher on lesson plans
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
3rd Grade Math Teacher
Fort Worth ISD, Waverly Park Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Taught district's math curriculum
- Developed and taught lesson plans targeted to teach the different TEKS required
- Designed and facilitated weekly math groups for different academic levels
- Continuously monitored student's achievement through informal and formative assessments
- Attended faculty meetings, RTI meetings, and all professional development required
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
Education
Bachelor of Science - Academic Studies
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Arlington Heights High School
Fort Worth, TX01.2003
Skills
- Certified Generalist Teacher for Early Childhood-4th
- ESL Certified
- MTA Dyslexia Teacher
- Lesson Plan development
- Assessment development
- Curriculum implementation
- Individualized learning
- Team collaboration
- Technology integration
- Organized
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Joshua ISD
07.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Joshua ISD, North Joshua Elementary
10.2019 - Current
Family Photographer
Self Employed
06.2015 - 05.2021
2nd Grade Reading Teacher
Fort Worth ISD, Waverly Park Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2014
3rd Grade Math Teacher
Fort Worth ISD, Waverly Park Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Arlington Heights High School
Bachelor of Science - Academic Studies
Sam Houston State University