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Jill T. Lynch

Poway,CA

Summary

Dedicated educator with 8+ years of experience in curriculum instruction and development across various subjects, classroom structures, and diverse student populations. Highly adaptable with a talent for quickly changing instructional approaches to enhance comprehension and engagement. Expertise in Distance Learning and online teaching platforms. Proven ability to inspire and support students. Skilled in developing tailored lesson plans, fostering a collaborative environment, and adapting to diverse learning needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Known for reliability, flexibility, and effective communication. Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs in academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons for diverse learning abilities. Proficient in constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools and foster academic achievement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Impact Teacher

Poway Unified School District, Design 39
01.2025 - Current
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and real-life examples into lessons.
  • Improved overall class performance by providing individualized support and tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction, regularly analyzing assessment results to inform future lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' understanding of complex concepts by connecting them across subject areas.
  • Streamlined assessment processes by utilizing digital tools for efficient grading and timely feedback on student work.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Substitute Teacher, elementary & middle schools (On Campus & Virtual)

Poway Unified School District
01.2020 - 12.2024
  • Developed lessons, managed and instructed 5 sections of 7th grade science remotely over Zoom for 6 weeks, running office hours and homeroom sessions
  • Provided on-call classroom coverage: Understanding curriculum, implementing lesson plans, managing classrooms, and communicating information between myself, instructors, and administrators

Impact Teacher

Poway Unified Tierra Bonita Elementary
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Identified and assessed 75 students for targeted remediation program, building 12 small group sections based on grade level
  • Developed and implemented phonics and comprehension activities tailored to students' needs
  • Presented educational programs using a variety of teaching techniques (e.g
  • Whole group, small group & individual instruction) to develop individual student abilities and talents
  • Effectively monitored student progress through quantitative assessments, observation and anecdotal notes
  • Conferenced with classroom teachers and support personnel about student learning needs and progress
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and real-life examples into lessons.
  • Improved overall class performance by providing individualized support and tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

Assistant, 1st Grade

Chabad Hebrew Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Partner with teacher and specialist to implement developmentally suitable lessons tailored to 28 students
  • Manage classroom, overseeing ground rules, behavioral management and conflict resolution
  • Maintains a safe environment for students during lunch and drop off/pick up
  • Establishes healthy relationships with students by actively supporting with academic and behavioral aid

Impact Teacher, 4th & 5th Grade (On Campus & Virtual), Supplemental Math Instructor, K, 4th and 5th Grade

Poway Unified Midland Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Identified and assessed 75 students for targeted remediation program, building 12 small group sections based on grade level and on-campus vs
  • Remote learning
  • Developed and implemented phonics and comprehension activities tailored to students' needs
  • Presented educational programs using a variety of teaching techniques (e.g
  • Whole group, small group & individual instruction) to develop individual student abilities and talents
  • Effectively monitored student progress through quantitative assessments, observation and anecdotal notes
  • Conferenced with classroom teachers and support personnel about student learning needs and progress

Student Teacher, 4th Grade and TK

Poway Unified Sunset Hills Elementary
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Managed and instructed 31 children remotely over Zoom; ran office hours and remediation sessions
  • Designed remote activities and materials, including instructional videos and lesson scripts

Education

Teaching Credential - Education

National University
La Jolla, CA
06-2020

Bachelors of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies; Multiple Subject K-8 Teaching Credential

National University
San Diego, CA
01.2020

Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Miramar Community College
San Diego, CA
01.2016

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Fingerprint clearance
  • Zoom
  • Google Classroom
  • Skype
  • FlipGrid
  • Benchmark
  • Literably
  • Benchmark Universe
  • Lexia
  • Raz Kids
  • Canvas
  • Synergy
  • My Plan
  • Brightwheel
  • Tadpole
  • Growth mindset
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Motivation techniques
  • Self-reflection
  • Positive role model
  • Data collection
  • Small group instruction
  • Student support
  • Facilitating Group Instruction

Qualifications And Technological Skills

CPR and First Aid certified, Fingerprint clearance (state), Zoom, Google Classroom, Skype, FlipGrid, Benchmark, Literably, Benchmark Universe, Lexia, Raz Kids, Canvas, Synergy, My Plan, Brightwheel, Tadpole

Timeline

Impact Teacher

Poway Unified School District, Design 39
01.2025 - Current

Impact Teacher

Poway Unified Tierra Bonita Elementary
10.2023 - 06.2024

Assistant, 1st Grade

Chabad Hebrew Academy
01.2022 - 01.2023

Impact Teacher, 4th & 5th Grade (On Campus & Virtual), Supplemental Math Instructor, K, 4th and 5th Grade

Poway Unified Midland Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2022

Substitute Teacher, elementary & middle schools (On Campus & Virtual)

Poway Unified School District
01.2020 - 12.2024

Student Teacher, 4th Grade and TK

Poway Unified Sunset Hills Elementary
01.2020 - 06.2020

Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Miramar Community College

Teaching Credential - Education

National University

Bachelors of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies; Multiple Subject K-8 Teaching Credential

National University
Jill T. Lynch