Eager to bring elementary education to a new level through my experiences as an educator for over 25 years in both Public and Private Schools along with my past experiences as Student Support Center Coordinator and Resource Room Aid. Teaching has given me valuable insight into how one teacher’s success can make a huge difference in the success of a student and how they alone can impact a school.
Hi, I’m
Jo-Ann Marie Foster
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
All Saints Catholic School
Teacher Middle School Math
08.2022 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Plan, organize and implement appropriate instructional programs for elementary students
- Comply with the mission, vision and values of the Diocese of Palm Beach
- Provide excellence in academics and a deepening faith in God and Gospel values
- Comply with Diocese of Palm Beach Academic Standards and Florida State Academic Standards
- Communicate clear and concise expectations before and during lessons
- Give children the ownership of their learning, developing trust in each other and pride through their shared accomplishments
- Employ a variety of teaching methods to engage different learning styles and students’ level of learning abilities
- Participate in reflective, self-directed on-going professional development
- Submit grades and lesson plans in a timely manner
- Hold conferences with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals
- Communicate with parents via telephone, RenWeb, Newsletters and Internet for the success of every student
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Teacher Grade 3
08.2000 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Plan, organize and implement appropriate instructional programs for elementary students
- Comply with the mission, vision and values of the Diocese of Palm Beach
- Provide excellence in academics and a deepening faith in God and Gospel values
- Comply with Diocese of Palm Beach Academic Standards and Florida State Academic Standards
- Communicate clear and concise expectations before and during lessons
- Give children the ownership of their learning, developing trust in each other and pride through their shared accomplishments
- Employ a variety of teaching methods to engage different learning styles and students’ level of learning abilities
- Participate in reflective, self-directed on-going professional development
- Submit grades and lesson plans in a timely manner
- Hold conferences with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals
- Communicate with parents via telephone, RenWeb, Newsletters and Internet for the success of every student
Keiser University
Admissions Counselor
11.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Effective decision-making skills and customer service skill geared toward the education of prospective students
- Assist prospective students by assessing their skills and interests while guiding them through the enrollment process
- Conduct in person and Zoom interviews
- Highlight the benefits of specific programs and courses to attract students and encourage diversity on campus
- Stay current with the school admission processes and requirements, school programs, majors, courses, and developments in education and financial aid
- Conduct interviews, review application materials and assisting in the admissions decision-making process in person or on the telephone
- Network with staff, bursar’s office, financial aid, registrar’s office and other admission counselors for a smooth transition for students
Renaissance Charter School
Elementary School Teacher
08.2014 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Strategizes and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the company’s philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study
- Manages educators using state auditing guidelines and assists in implementing corporate directives through goal-oriented tasking
- Supports to the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study
- Performs individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objective and students needs
- Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and suitable to the maturity and interests of students
- Builds collaborative relations and communicates effectively with parents and guardians pertaining to student success
- Contributes to extracurricular activities to ensure a positive school culture for students and staff
La Petite Academy
VPK Instructor
08.2011 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Planned curriculum by preparing daily lessons and exercises using Galileo, identified children with potential special needs and, if necessary, developed individualized education plans (IEPs) for remedial attention
- Created age-based curriculum guidelines for preschoolers, such as counting single-digit numbers, color recognition, categorizing and grouping shapes, and memorizing the alphabet
- Instructed students on personal hygiene by helping students understand the benefits of their personal health habits, including eating nutritional snacks, washing hands, grooming, and dressing
- Managed the classroom by arranging seating plans, taking roll call, keeping attendance records, and implementing school policies and procedures
- Organized and lead STEM projects, games, arts and crafts, and other activities designed to help students learn
- Helped develop students’ social skills through group interaction, whether working on curriculum, completing tasks, or during play activities
- Addressed behavior issues by identifying emotional problems and addressing them with the child’s parents or guardians during parent-teacher conferences
- Assessed the students’ achievement level via formal assessments and graded the students’ performance in accordance with school and district policies
The School of Sacred Heart St., Francis de Sales
Health/PE (Pre-K-8)
08.2008 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Provide excellence in academics and a deepening faith in God and Gospel values
- Comply with Vermont State Standards and school academic standards
- Provide focused teaching, communicating clear expectations of quality learning
- Give children the ownership of their learning, developing trust in each other and pride through their shared accomplishments
- Write lesson plans using hands-on activities, whole group and individual
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
Student Support Center/Para/ACE
08.1997 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Work with the classroom teacher to develop and modify lessons for students on IEPs and 504s
- Design, developed and maintained academics based on each individual need
- Responsible for tutoring students based on academic need
- Maintain an excellent student teacher relationship
- Design and administered the test to each student
- Coordinate with others to build programs for gifted and talented students
- Responsible for maintaining IEPs and Medicaid forms
- Meet the needs of students on IEPs/504s
- Wrote specific bylaws for PTA
- Worked on Homeless Student Crisis Board
United Counseling Center
Respite Care Attender
06.1998 - 08.2009
Job overview
- Provide care to an individual in or out of their home
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment
- Work closely with Case managers and parents to establish a consistent daily or weekly program
- Develop and maintain behavioral goals
- Create jobs for this community-based program
- Help developmentally disabled adults to obtain and maintain competitive employment
- Teach individuals to become as independent as possible in their jobs
- Work closely with employers to develop a program suited for the individual
Applegate Residents Association
Americorp Worker
06.1998 - 08.2000
Job overview
- Design and develop programs or low-income residents
- Educate residents with available outside resources such as BROC, DET, Health Department, PATH and Vocational Rehabilitation
- Responsible to organize fundraisers
- Develop and organize off site programming
- Attend Vermont State trainings
- Write and manage the Applegate Newsletter
- Organize community functions
- Represent Bennington on the Corp Counsel
- Collaborate with the Vermont Arts Exchange in onsite art programs and assist in the recording of a musical CD
Education
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, Virginia
Master of Education from Teaching and Learning
05.2015
University Overview
- Presidential Honors List of Distinguished Students
- GPA: 3.85
Johnson State CollegeJohnson, Vermont
Baccalaureate of Science from Elementary Education, Minor in Psychology
05.2008
University Overview
- Presidential Honors List of Distinguished Students
- GPA: 4.00
Southern Vermont CollegeBennington, Vermont
Associates of Arts from Liberal Arts, Minor in Social Work
05.2006
University Overview
- Dean’s List of Distinguished Students
- GPA: 3.80
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year May 2018
- Member of the FAU Green Schools Program
- Pre School Teacher of the Year 2013
- May 2001 Liberal Arts Award
- May 2000 Student of the Month
- March 2000 Governors Award for 2 years of National Service
- April 1999 National Volunteer Week
TRAININGS
TRAININGS
- CHAMPS
- Leader In Me
- Safety Schools Trainings
- Grant Writing and fundraising
- How to Reach Hard to Reach Youths
- Crisis Intervention and Diversity
- Member of NAEYC, Palm Beach Childcare
- Challenging Behaviors Awareness and Prevention
- Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
- Behavioral Observation and Screening
- Curriculum Integration/Hands-on Experience
- Living in Poverty
- Curriculum Development/Assessment
Certification
- Certified Teaching K-6, Florida Department of Education
Timeline
Teacher Middle School Math
All Saints Catholic School
08.2022 - 06.2025
Admissions Counselor
Keiser University
11.2019 - 08.2020
Elementary School Teacher
Renaissance Charter School
08.2014 - 11.2019
VPK Instructor
La Petite Academy
08.2011 - 08.2014
Health/PE (Pre-K-8)
The School of Sacred Heart St., Francis de Sales
08.2008 - 08.2011
Teacher Grade 3
Sacred Heart Catholic School
08.2000 - 01.2022
Respite Care Attender
United Counseling Center
06.1998 - 08.2009
Americorp Worker
Applegate Residents Association
06.1998 - 08.2000
Student Support Center/Para/ACE
Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union
08.1997 - 08.2011
Johnson State College
Baccalaureate of Science from Elementary Education, Minor in Psychology
Southern Vermont College
Associates of Arts from Liberal Arts, Minor in Social Work
Liberty University
Master of Education from Teaching and Learning