Jill Doty
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Skilled Elementary Teacher with a background in improving student performance with best practices. Accomplished teacher/reading specialist successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Literacy Leader
Edmund Cody Elementary, NISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2012 - Current
- Utilized high quality curriculum and reading lessons to meet students' individual needs and organized, assessed and collected data with state/district and school-wide reading assessments.
- Provided professional development to staff members to facilitate their literacy knowledge.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and conducting family literacy nights.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum and conducted data meetings at every grade level.
- Worked extensively in the testing, planning and providing multisensory dyslexic interventions to students.
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Shirley Howsman Elementary, NISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, and used formative and summative assessment to drive instruction.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare students for success.
Second Grade Teacher
Shirley Howsman Elementary, NISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills using district and state standards.
- Implemented classroom management to enhance class morale and engagement.
1st Grade Teacher
Shirley Howsman Elementary, NISD
San Antonio, TX
08.1999 - 05.2009
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning, including individualized instruction, small groups, and problem-solving assignments.
- Incorporated phonics and phonemic awareness teaching methods.
Kindergarten Teacher
Shirley Howsman Elementary, NISD
San Antonio, TX
02.1997 - 05.1999
- Identified characteristics, needs, and abilities of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Speciality
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.1996
Additional Information
- Texas Reading Academy Trained
- Certified in EC-8 Early Childhood/Elementary and Reading EC-12
- Certified in ESL
- Strong leadership skills and served on campus leadership teams
- Strong knowledge of reading pedagogy and best practices
- Ability to train and provide professional staff development
- Ability to organize, assess, and analyze school wide reading data and differentiate instruction based on data
- Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year 1997
- Teacher of the Year 2005
Certification
- Elementary Self-Contained (1-8) 1997 - Lifetime certificate
- Early Childhood Education (PK-K) 1997 - Lifetime certificate
- English as a Second Language (PK-8) 2002 to Present
- Reading Specialist (EC-12) 2012 to Present
References
Georgette Carrasco
Edmund Cody Elementary Principal
Email: georgette.carrasco@nisd.net
Phone: 210-297-1650
Tammy Reyna
Edmund Cody Elementary Associate Principal
Email: tammy.reyna@nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-1650
Kittiya Johnson
Director HR, Non-Certified
Email: kittiya.johnson@nisd.net
Phone: 210-397-8607
Timeline
Elementary Literacy Leader
Edmund Cody Elementary, NISD
08.2012 - Current
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Shirley Howsman Elementary, NISD
08.2011 - 06.2012
Second Grade Teacher
Shirley Howsman Elementary, NISD
08.2009 - 05.2011
1st Grade Teacher
Shirley Howsman Elementary, NISD
08.1999 - 05.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Shirley Howsman Elementary, NISD
02.1997 - 05.1999
Master of Arts - Reading Speciality
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
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