Jodi Tallon
Summary
A dedicated and enthusiastic elementary school teacher with 33 years of experience, skilled in creating engaging learning environments that foster academic growth and social-emotional development in diverse student populations; passionate about differentiated instruction, building strong student relationships, and collaborating with parents to ensure every child reaches their full potential. .
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
07.2006 - 08.2025
- Taught 14 years in Baltimore County
- Experience teaching grades Pre-K thru third grade
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Promoted parental involvement in their child''s education by maintaining open lines of communication and hosting regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
- Mentored new teachers within the school district, sharing valuable insights gained from years of experience in the profession.
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Served as a grade-level team leader, coordinating efforts among colleagues to improve overall teaching practices within the school community.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, fostering student growth and improvement through constructive criticism.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in faculty meetings, committees, and special events throughout the year.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent expectations, clear rules, and appropriate consequences for undesirable actions.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and mutual respect.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD06-1992
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Individualized learning
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students
- Nominated for Teacher-Of-The-Year
- Master's Equivalence Degree in Education
- Member of the SPA Team(Student Progress and Achievement)
- Hosting teacher for new HCPS teachers for content visits
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
- Early Childhood Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
07.2006 - 08.2025
- Elementary Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
- Early Childhood Education Certification - [State] Department of Education.
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
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