Jill LaSalle
Springfield,MO
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 15 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher 6-8
Hickory Hills Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented standards-based curriculum into my classroom, differentiating instruction to meet a variety of student needs
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created and sponsored an after school chess club
- Served as academic sponsor for Math Counts Club
7th grade math adjunct teacher/6th grade math adjunct teacher
Launch
01.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher, Basic English and Readi
Hickory Hills Middle School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed individualized lesson plans to address unique learning needs of students with disabilities.
- Assisted students in developing life skills for improved independence and confidence.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by adapting teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles.
- Created supportive learning environment for fostering academic and social growth.
- Supported academic progress by identifying and addressing learning barriers.
- Taught foundational academic skills, ensuring alignment with IEP goals.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to implement inclusive practices.
Special Education Teacher/Cross-categorical
Parkview High School
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Planned and delivered lessons based on standards and individual student goals in various subjects including direct instruction in Basic English, Basic History, and Basic Liberty and Law. Collaborated with IEP team to evaluate and implement individualized education plans
- Sponsored Interact Club in order to provide students with volunteer activities within the community
- Customized curriculum to support individual learning goals, enhancing educational outcomes.
Special education teacher/Cross-categorical
Greenfield Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Voluntarily served on the Attendance Committee collaborating with coworkers to discover incentives to increase student attendance
Special education teacher/Cross-categorical
Pleasant Hope Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minors in English And Mathematics
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12-2006
Master of Science - Special Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12-2013
Skills
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and encouraging
- Student performance evaluations
- Progress reporting
Certification
Mathematics9-12, Earth Science9-12, English9-12, Middle School Core, Special Education B-12
Timeline
Math Teacher 6-8
Hickory Hills Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Basic English and Readi
Hickory Hills Middle School
08.2022 - 07.2023
7th grade math adjunct teacher/6th grade math adjunct teacher
Launch
01.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher/Cross-categorical
Parkview High School
01.2014 - 01.2022
Special education teacher/Cross-categorical
Greenfield Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Special education teacher/Cross-categorical
Pleasant Hope Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2011
Mathematics9-12, Earth Science9-12, English9-12, Middle School Core, Special Education B-12
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minors in English And Mathematics
Missouri State University
Master of Science - Special Education
Missouri State University
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