Jill Fondren
Cypress
Summary
Early childhood education professional with strong foundation in child development, classroom management, and creative curriculum implementation. Proven ability to foster collaborative and nurturing environment, adapting to diverse student needs and objectives. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach to teaching. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, promoting social skills, and ensuring safe, inclusive learning space.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Houston, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Hired at Rennell Elementary to start their full day pre-k program the following January. Continued through Covid and implemented virtual learning.
- Hired at Keith Elementary in August of the following year. Teaching both in person and virtual for that entire school year.
- Taught a co-teach ECSE/Pre-K collab for the past five years.
4th and 5th Grade Programs Director
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Cypress, TX
05.2019 - 10.2019
Children’s Ministry Director
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Cypress, TX
04.2011 - 05.2019
- Curriculum selection/development for all programming as well as creating promotional materials
- Develop and nurture relationships with children, parents and volunteers.
Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Houston, TX
01.1994 - 03.1998
- Hired at Ramona Bang Elementary immediately after student teaching there.
- Started in a 2nd grade HORIZONS class Jan-EOY
- Moved to Kindergarten for the remainder of my time there.
- My last year was the year Kindergarten became full day. I helped to order materials and develop as well as implement new procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Early Childhood Education PK-6
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12-1993
Skills
- Proficient in parent-teacher engagement
- Engaging curriculum development
- Effective classroom management
- Child development expertise
- Relationship building
- 13 Years experience with Destination Imagination
Certification
- English as a Second Language PK-6
- Completed the Texas Reading Academy in 2024
Timeline
Pre-K Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
10.2019 - Current
4th and 5th Grade Programs Director
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
05.2019 - 10.2019
Children’s Ministry Director
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
04.2011 - 05.2019
Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
01.1994 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Early Childhood Education PK-6
Stephen F. Austin State University