Jo Edwards
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dynamic educator with expertise in classroom management, relationship building, and innovative lesson planning. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and foster a positive learning environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Rockville, MD
09.1998 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Assessed student performance using various evaluation methods.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and resources for effective instruction.
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Education
Professional Teaching Standards - Education
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Maryland
MD05-1998
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Technology integration
- Student needs assessment
- Instructional best practices
- IEP planning
- Mentor University Interns
Certification
- Certified Teaching grades 1 - 8, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
09.1998 - 06.2026
Professional Teaching Standards - Education
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Maryland