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Jill Hartson

Clyde,MI

Summary

Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Port Huron Area School District
Port Huron, MI
08.1995 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.

Teacher

Wilkes County Schools
North Wilkesboro, NC
08.1994 - 05.1995
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Prepared and graded subject tests for students.

Nanny

Pierre and Josephine Kasavubu-Kambamba
Ann Arbor, MI
01.1992 - 06.1994
  • Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
  • Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
  • Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
  • Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
  • Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
  • Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
  • Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.

Student Assistant Work Study

Eastern Michigan University Marketing Dept.
Ypsilanti, MI
09.1989 - 05.1991
  • Assisted students with general inquiries and provided guidance to help them navigate the university's resources.
  • Prepared documents such as course syllabi, class rosters, and grade reports.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, and sorting mail.
  • Performed clerical duties such as typing letters or memos on behalf of faculty members.

Returns Cashier

Sears
06.1988 - 02.1989
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Provided refunds to customers in accordance with store policies.
  • Assisted with product returns and exchanges.
  • Verified accuracy of returned items against original purchase records.
  • Inspected all returned items for damage or missing parts before issuing a refund.
  • Balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding return policies and procedures.
  • Organized the backroom area to ensure efficient processing of returns.

Cashier

Ben Franklin's
Port Huron, MI
03.1985 - 08.1987
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
06-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Studies

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
12-1991

High School Diploma -

Port Huron Northern High School
Port Huron, MI
06-1986

Skills

  • Group Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Student Records Management
  • Special Needs Students
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Student rapport
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Learning Strategies
  • Effective listening
  • Critical Thinking

Languages

Japanese
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Class Advisor for the classes of 2002, 2010, and 2023
  • Sick Leave Bank committee member
  • Mentor teacher
  • Japan Horizon Program (Lansing Community College) Mar. 1989-Aug.1989
  • Trainings - Lynn Kuzmich, International Center for Leadership in Education, Blaine Ray's Total Physical Response through Storytelling, Thinking Maps

Timeline

Teacher

Port Huron Area School District
08.1995 - Current

Teacher

Wilkes County Schools
08.1994 - 05.1995

Nanny

Pierre and Josephine Kasavubu-Kambamba
01.1992 - 06.1994

Student Assistant Work Study

Eastern Michigan University Marketing Dept.
09.1989 - 05.1991

Returns Cashier

Sears
06.1988 - 02.1989

Cashier

Ben Franklin's
03.1985 - 08.1987

Master of Arts - Teaching

Marygrove College

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Studies

Eastern Michigan University

High School Diploma -

Port Huron Northern High School

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