Jillian Rhoads
Columbia,MD
Summary
Accomplished educator from Creative Minds Academy, adept in Classroom Management and fostering Critical Thinking, significantly enhanced student engagement and academic performance. Leveraged innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction, achieving notable improvements in student learning outcomes. Excelled in collaborative learning, demonstrating exceptional skills in parent-teacher communication and student-centered approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Creative Minds Academy
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- 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.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Teacher
Lexington Park Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- 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.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Child Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Innovative lesson planning
- Learning Strategies
- Technology Integration
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Group Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Student needs assessment
- Performance Assessments
- Student rapport
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Community involvement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Testing and grading
- Elementary Education
- Student evaluations
- Assessment Strategies
- Program Development
- Feedback implementation
- Literacy development
- Subject matter expertise
- Instructional Methods
- Special Needs Students
- Faculty Collaboration
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Student Records Management
- Learning Assessments
- Inquiry-based learning
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Instructional Best Practices
- Special Education
- Learning Style Assessment
- Standardized Testing
- Test Grading
Timeline
Teacher
Creative Minds Academy
05.2022 - 05.2024
Teacher
Lexington Park Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University