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JILLIAN ALEXANDER

Prairieville,LA

Summary

Experienced with creating immersive and dynamic lesson plans tailored to young learners. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to engage students and promote critical thinking. Knowledge of classroom management and student assessment techniques to enhance educational outcomes.

Background includes working with level to level students on language skills. Excellent recordkeeper, organizer, and problem-solver. Professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills as well as years of experience and expertise in clerical duties.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Army Specialists

Army National Guard
02.2012 - 02.2017
  • Cable systems installer/maintainer Responsible for the maintenance of cables or wire communications systems, communication security devices and other associated equipment.

5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Louisiana
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension of literary concepts.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
  • Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Integrated technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences and improve student engagement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance, fostering strong home-school connections.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to refine instructional techniques and curriculum delivery methods.
  • Implemented project-based learning experiences that challenged students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.
  • Enhanced students'' writing skills through targeted instruction and constructive feedback on written assignments.

3rd/4th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher

Redstick Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.

English II Teacher

Ellender Memorial High School
Houma, LA
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Journey To Career Teacher

Ellender Memorial High School
Houma, LA
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Incorporates 21st learning and project-based learning to support student exploration of the Louisiana Career Education Model and National Career Clusters.
  • Exposes students to the Foundation Knowledge and Skills of the National Career Clusters.
  • Prepares students to make appropriate academic and career choices that facilitate college and career planning.

Read 180/ System 44 Teacher

Ellender Memorial High School
Houma, LA
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performed in-depth research on student reading capiblities and recommended strategies to improve the students reading level.
  • Progress monitoring
  • Providing individualized instruction to meet each student’s reading needs.

5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Elysian Fields Middle School
Houma, LA
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces including short stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction to meet diverse learning styles.
  • Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
  • Authored tests and quizzes designed to evaluate student learning, comprehension, recall and synthesis of information.

Inclusion Teacher

Elysian Fields Middle School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Inclusion Teacher- working in an inclusion setting, along with a regular education teacher engage in co-planning.

  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
  • Administer skills tests and other assessments to determine the progress of special needs students.
  • Determine whether students who are not currently enrolled in a special education program needs services.
  • Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Early Head Start Teacher

Lafourche Parish Head Start
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Thibodaux Head Start - Thibodaux, LA Maintains accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
  • Encourage curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
  • Develops weekly lesson plans.
  • Use microsoft word, excel and powerpoint for filing and record keeping.
  • 10 weekly observations on kids including developmental growth, child behavior and created goals based on findings.

Home Instead

Direct Care Professional
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintains inventory on patients belongings and medicines.
  • Maintains records of patients care, behavior and concerns.

Direct Care Professional Gulf Coast Social Services
06.2015 - 12.2016
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Maintained household supplies and ran daily errands.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

Secretary

Terrebone Parish School Board
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
  • Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas.
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
  • Filed all paperwork and maintained accurate files Made copies, sent faxes, typed memos.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science Minor Child And Family Studies

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
12.2016

Skills

  • Multi-tasker
  • CPR trained
  • Proficient in microsoft office(excel, word, and powerpoint)
  • Great communication skills
  • Team player when working in groups
  • 70 WPM
  • Filing/Record-keeping

Timeline

5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2023 - 05.2024

3rd/4th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher

Redstick Academy
04.2022 - 05.2023

English II Teacher

Ellender Memorial High School
08.2020 - 05.2022

Journey To Career Teacher

Ellender Memorial High School
08.2019 - 03.2020

Read 180/ System 44 Teacher

Ellender Memorial High School
08.2019 - 05.2020

5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Elysian Fields Middle School
12.2018 - 05.2019

Inclusion Teacher

Elysian Fields Middle School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Early Head Start Teacher

Lafourche Parish Head Start
01.2017 - 08.2018

Home Instead

Direct Care Professional
01.2016 - 01.2017

Direct Care Professional Gulf Coast Social Services
06.2015 - 12.2016

Army Specialists

Army National Guard
02.2012 - 02.2017

Secretary

Terrebone Parish School Board
06.2009 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science Minor Child And Family Studies

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
JILLIAN ALEXANDER