Jillian McLeland
Danbury
Summary
Dynamic entry-level teaching professional with strong multitasking, time management, and communication skills, dedicated to fostering student success. Proficient in various instructional approaches and technology tools used in diverse classroom settings. Experienced in curriculum development, lesson planning, and personalized mentoring strategies tailored to individual student needs. Committed to creating an engaging learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Student Teacher
O.M. Roberts Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Guide third-grade students through mathematics curriculum
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Para/Intervention
O.M. Roberts Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitate small group tutorials in mathematics and reading for students
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Education
Approaching Bachelors Degree - Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Graphic design proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and Illustrator
- Proficient in creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Experienced with various technologies
- Innovative thinking
- Effective communication
- Experience in managing diverse needs (life skills)
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Group instruction
- Student engagement
Certification
(STR) Science of Reading (Passed)
Core Content Exam (In Progress)
Timeline
3rd Grade Student Teacher
O.M. Roberts Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Para/Intervention
O.M. Roberts Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Approaching Bachelors Degree - Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Awards & Recognition
President's List for College (2023 - Present)
Exceeded performance expectations in annual evaluations (2024 - 2025)