Jodi Portman Tillotson
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Seeking new challenges and looking for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Detail and results-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. A dependable employee with a positive demeanor, who can be flexible in chaotic situations. Proven ability to establish exceptional rapport with clients, coworkers and supervisors.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
E. L. Ross Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Fourth Grade Teacher
E. L. Ross Elementary
06.2004 - 05.2019
- Prepared, planned and instructed all subjects in a fourth grade classroom with students on a variety of ability levels
- Knowledge and skills in teaching both in small and large group settings as well as a differentiated curriculum
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Served as mentor to new fourth grade teacher.
Third Grade Teacher
Blythe- Bower Elementary
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Prepared, planned and instructed all subjects in a self-contained classroom
- Shared team leader responsibilities and served as mentors to new teachers.
Third Grade Teacher
Blythe Avenue Elementary
08.1993 - 08.2000
- Prepared, planned and instructed all subjects in a self-contained classroom
- Team taught one year with another third grade teacher.
Seventh Grade Teacher
Gallatin Middle School
08.1992 - 06.1993
- Prepared, planned and instructed seventh grade reading classes as part of a five teacher team
- Planned field trips for the mini school and cosponsored Gallatin Greenwave News.
Community Program Director
Young Men's Christian Association
10.1988 - 01.1991
- Planned and administered the programs and policies of the Association with special emphasis on senior adult, teen and youth programs such as aquatics, day camp, before/after school care, volleyball, baseball, basketball and special events.
Education
Masters of Elementary Education. - Certified Grades 1-8, Middle Grades Specialization, (highly Qualified Grades 1-6)
Belmont University
Nashville, TNPost-Baccalaureate - Elementary Education Internship
Belmont University
Nashville, TNB. S. - Recreation and Park Administration, Minor, Business
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Activity and Field Trip Planning
- Technology Integration and Remote Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Leadership and Supervisory Experience
- Interpersonal and Written Communication Skills
- Proficient at Problem Solving
- Refined Planning and Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Records Management
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Behavior and Classroom Management
- Parent Interaction
Honors And Awards
- Bradley /Cleveland Education Foundation Grant Recipient
- First Classroom Teacher to implement the use of an ActivBoard at E.L. Ross
- Arts in Education Grant Recipient
- Blythe Avenue Elementary Teacher of the Year
- Cleveland Education Foundation Grant Recipient
- State Department of Education Technology Literacy Grant Recipient
- Scholastic's 100,000 Books for Needy Children Recipient
- Principal's Award (Dodson Elementary)
- Outstanding Female Recreation Major
Leadership
- School Level Leadership Team
- CCS Director of Schools Communication Committee
- Title I Committee
- Commissioner McQueen's Roundtable Discussion
- CCS Calendar Committee
- CCS Elementary Standards Based Report Card Development Team
- Tennessee Special Education Conference
- Restorative Justice Conference
- Cooperating Teacher for 15 Student Teachers, Interns and Methods Students
- After School Tutoring Site Manager
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
E. L. Ross Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2023
Fourth Grade Teacher
E. L. Ross Elementary
06.2004 - 05.2019
Third Grade Teacher
Blythe- Bower Elementary
08.2000 - 08.2004
Third Grade Teacher
Blythe Avenue Elementary
08.1993 - 08.2000
Seventh Grade Teacher
Gallatin Middle School
08.1992 - 06.1993
Community Program Director
Young Men's Christian Association
10.1988 - 01.1991
Masters of Elementary Education. - Certified Grades 1-8, Middle Grades Specialization, (highly Qualified Grades 1-6)
Belmont University
Post-Baccalaureate - Elementary Education Internship
Belmont University
B. S. - Recreation and Park Administration, Minor, Business
Western Kentucky University
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