Jill Grigsby
Kansas City,MO
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Summary
With 30 years of teaching experience, a dynamic educator, proficient in English language curriculum development. Enhanced professional development facilitation and classroom behavior management skills. Committed to enhancing teacher collaboration and student engagement, leveraging extensive knowledge in language acquisition to drive instructional success.
Expertise in K-8th classroom instruction and ELD K-8 instruction to second language learners.
Work History
English Language Development Teacher
Hickman Mills Schools
Kansas City, MO
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented tailored English language curricula for diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate language development across various subjects and grade levels.
- Utilized assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance staff understanding of English language acquisition techniques.
English Language Development Teacher
Grandview School District
Grandview, MO
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Mentored new teachers in effective classroom management and instructional practices for ELD students.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student performance, driving targeted interventions for improvement.
- Engaged families through communication strategies that promoted involvement in students' language learning journeys.
Science Teacher
Crossroads Academy Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state science standards.
- Facilitated hands-on laboratory experiments, enhancing student comprehension of scientific concepts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches across the curriculum.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language K-12 Cert.
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2015
Master of Arts - Masters in The Art of Teaching
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education K-8 Lifetime Minor Pre K-3rd
UCM
Warrensburg, MO05-1995
Skills
- Student engagement
- English grammar expertise
- Vocabulary enrichment
- Interactive teaching
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum development
- Schedule management
- Oral communication
Timeline
English Language Development Teacher
Hickman Mills Schools
08.2021 - Current
English Language Development Teacher
Grandview School District
08.2018 - 07.2021
Science Teacher
Crossroads Academy Of Kansas City
08.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language K-12 Cert.
Webster University
Master of Arts - Masters in The Art of Teaching
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Education K-8 Lifetime Minor Pre K-3rd
UCM