Jocelyn James
Rockford,IL
Summary
Dedicated elementary teacher eager to empower students and impact the community by ensuring all scholars are college and career ready through rigorous instruction, positive relationships, and continuous academic and social and emotional support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
Lewis Lemon Elementary, Rockford, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals while implementing creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
Elementary Teacher
Mountain Island Lake Academy
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Provided 40-50 fourth grade scholars with highly effective English Language Arts (ELA) instruction, while maintaining a positive learning environment and developing grade level lesson plans and interventions.
Elementary Reading Interventionist
Mountain Island Lake Academy
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented reading interventions to scholars in grades 1st- 5th, while collaborating with classroom teachers to enhance reading instruction.
Elementary Long Term Substitute Teacher
Mountain Island Lake Academy
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Served as a long-term substitute teacher in a 1st grade classroom and participated in professional learning communities to increase student success.
Long Term Guest Teacher
Ellis Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Acted as the yearlong classroom teacher to a group of 4th grade scholars, as I upheld instructional expectations and effectively managed the classroom.
Substitute Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Performed the duties of a classroom teacher in various schools and learning environments to ensure instruction continued daily.
Education
MA in Education -
Grand Canyon University
BA in English -
Western Illinois University
AA in General Studies -
Rock Valley College
High School Diploma -
Rockford Auburn High School
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Positive Relationships
- Highly Effective Teacher
- ELA Content Team Lead
- Teacher Leader and Mentor
- Rigorous Instruction
- Conscious Discipline
- Passion for Children & Teaching
- Strong Rapport with Students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
Professional Excellence Summary
Dedicated elementary teacher eager to empower students and impact the community by ensuring all scholars are college and career ready through rigorous instruction, positive relationships, and continuous academic and social and emotional support.
Personal Information
Title: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
References
- Tanya Branham, 704-517-1196, t.branham@cms.k12.nc.us
- Sharon Toguchi, 704-609-4470, sharonn.toguchi@cms.k12.nc.us
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Mountain Island Lake Academy
08.2019 - 06.2023
Elementary Long Term Substitute Teacher
Mountain Island Lake Academy
08.2018 - 02.2019
Elementary Reading Interventionist
Mountain Island Lake Academy
02.2018 - 06.2019
Long Term Guest Teacher
Ellis Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
05.2017 - 06.2017
MA in Education -
Grand Canyon University
BA in English -
Western Illinois University
AA in General Studies -
Rock Valley College
High School Diploma -
Rockford Auburn High School