Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Jill Partridge

Leesville,LA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Vernon Parish School Board, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Skilled in differentiated instruction, I create inclusive learning environments that promote critical thinking and collaboration. As a positive role model, I build strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing their educational experiences. I try to focus on hands on student led learning experiences by building a safe and equitable learning environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Vernon Parish School Board
08.2023 - Current

8th grade science
I teach OpenSciEd which is a curriculum designed to engage students in deeper learning through a phenomena-driven, storyline approach. It emphasizes student-led investigations and inquiry-based learning experiences.

7th/8th grade robotics

I utilize a mixture of RoboBlocky, SeaPerch, VexIQ, and Sphero. These are all block- based coding interphases with more advanced students being able to learn C programming.


  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Teacher

Vernon Parish School Board
08.2021 - 05.2023

9th Grade Environmental Science

Head Coach Girls Soccer and Track

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

Education

Biology

Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
05-2020

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Growth mindset
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative learning

Timeline

Teacher

Vernon Parish School Board
08.2023 - Current

Teacher

Vernon Parish School Board
08.2021 - 05.2023

Biology

Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Jill Partridge