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JILL GRESS

Edina

Summary

Dedicated classroom teacher with expertise in fostering strong student relationships and addressing diverse learning needs. Proven ability to maintain student engagement through interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and multimedia resources. Successful in supporting students of varying abilities to achieve academic growth and personal development.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science and Language Arts Teacher

Breakaway Academy
Eden Prairie
07.2022 - Current
  • Helped students understand the application of scientific principles using experiments and lab activities.
  • Oversaw laboratory operations, facilitating supply requisitions and equipment calibration.
  • They developed lectures to cultivate intellectual curiosity surrounding biological science, environmental concerns, and real-world concepts.
  • Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and informal observations.

First Grade Teacher

Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis
08.2016 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
  • Promoted critical thinking by developing problem-solving activities that encouraged higher order reasoning skills.

Elementary School Teacher

Fargo Public Schools
Fargo
09.2001 - 08.2015
  • Wrote and edited lesson plans to stay up-to-date with current curriculum.
  • Informed parents regarding the child's progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Implemented rules and regulations for students to maintain discipline and order.
  • Read books to entire classes and small groups.

MTSS District Coordinator/Teacher Leader

Fargo Public Schools
08.2008 - 07.2011
  • Maintained well-organized digital and hardcopy filing systems.
  • She dealt professionally with team members and clients to enhance relationships.
  • Tracked project progress identified and resolved obstacles.
  • I monitored inventory levels of office supplies and equipment needed for daily operations.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Reading Education

Minnesota State University
Moorhead, MN
05.2005

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
08.2001

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
08.2001

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Data analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent engagement
  • MTSS
  • Instructional planning

References

  • Jodi Nolte, 612-599-2064
  • Laura Myhre, 952-237-3780
  • Colleen Goodrich, 612-840-0385

Languages

English, Native

Certification

  • Reading Recovery
  • Orton-Gillingham
  • ND Reading
  • Administrator

Timeline

Science and Language Arts Teacher

Breakaway Academy
07.2022 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2022

MTSS District Coordinator/Teacher Leader

Fargo Public Schools
08.2008 - 07.2011

Elementary School Teacher

Fargo Public Schools
09.2001 - 08.2015

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Reading Education

Minnesota State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

University of North Dakota

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