Jodi Peters
Medina,NY
Summary
Seasoned Teacher with deep understanding of lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology integration. Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs. Strong communicator with a knack for fostering meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of creating engaging learning environments and promoting positive student outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal/Administrator
Orleans County Christian School
Medina, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Handled 504/IEP plans, Title I's, Mandated Services, NYSDOH immunization reports
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
- Facilitated parent/staff/Principal communications
- ordered school curriculum and managed staff and student schedules
- interviewed and hired applicants serving in multilevel capacities
- organized field trips, events and programs both in house and at community level
- served as counselor to students and managed behavorial problems
Teacher
Orleans County Christian School
Medina, New York
08.2013 - Current
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Pastor's Wife
Volunteer Work
Medina, NY
05.2011 - Current
- Developed long-term strategies for growth of the ministry.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Conducted periodic reviews of church policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Established relationships with local businesses to benefit the congregation.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Provided oversight for all staff positions within the organization.
- Managed social media accounts for the purpose of promoting upcoming events or services.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
- Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Private Music Instructor
Self-employeed
Medina, New York
09.1990 - Current
- Teaching students to play piano while learning to read music, chord study, and play by ear
- Teaching students how to sing and broaden their vocal range
- Fostering self esteem and building confidence
- Providing opportunities to showcase the students' growth by giving recitals
Teacher Aide
Head Start/Rainbow Preschool
Albion, NY
06.1988 - 09.1990
- Assisted teachers within the classroom in preparing lessons, field trips and circle time, and snacks
- Taught children with a variety of learning disabilities
- Assisted in loading/unloading students from buses
- Used sign language to communicate with deaf students.
- Worked with blind students with fine motor manipulative skills
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakfield-Alabama High School
Oakfield, NY06-1988
Human Services Certification - Human Services
Genesee County Boces
Batavia, NY06-1988
24 Credit Hours-Teaching Assistant Certificate - Teacher Education
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY42 Credit Hours-Associates in Science - Teacher Education
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NYSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Program Leadership
- Relationship Development
- Strategic Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Personable and Approachable
- Team Building and Leadership
Affiliations
- Interpretive dancer-dance utilizing sign language
- Public Speaker/Musician
Accomplishments
- 1987 Jr. Miss contestant- Fourth runner up and winner of the talent portion
- 1988 Music Booster Award
- Self-published author of two books: Holding on When Your Ladder Breaks, Coping with Crisis; Immersed in His Grace
Certification
- Certificate of Completion: 5 Commonly-Missed Causes of Students' Reading Difficulties-Feb.2024
- Certificate of Completion: Using Decodables in K-2:How to create a complete sequence of lessons with one text-March 25
Timeline
Principal/Administrator
Orleans County Christian School
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Orleans County Christian School
08.2013 - Current
Pastor's Wife
Volunteer Work
05.2011 - Current
Private Music Instructor
Self-employeed
09.1990 - Current
Teacher Aide
Head Start/Rainbow Preschool
06.1988 - 09.1990
High School Diploma -
Oakfield-Alabama High School
Human Services Certification - Human Services
Genesee County Boces
24 Credit Hours-Teaching Assistant Certificate - Teacher Education
Genesee Community College
42 Credit Hours-Associates in Science - Teacher Education
Genesee Community College