Jill Mccoy
Chapin,SC
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Walton Co school District
Freeport, FL
07.2004 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.1990
Skills
- TESOL Certified
- Learning Style Assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Reporting and Documentation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Classroom Management
- ESOL Certified
- Student Rapport
Accomplishments
- Training: - Delivered training modules to inter-departmental teams to ensure smooth adoption of new program.
- Material Development - Created materials targeting to create an engaging educational experience.
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- National Education Association (NEA), 1990-2000
Timeline
Teacher
Walton Co school District
07.2004 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Hunter College of The City University of New York