Jodi Lynn Buckles
1711 La Caida Court Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Dynamic, motivated and experienced educator who has worked both in the public and independent school setting, adept in differentiated instruction and classroom management to create a warm classroom community. Excelled in fostering academic growth through project-based learning and phonics instruction, while meeting each child's unique independent needs. Achieved significant student progress by leveraging technology and collaborative teaching strategies and teaching to the whole child. Energetic Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher - 50% - Job Share
John C. Reibli Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals, specifically reading curriculum.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Kept a joyous, uplifting, yet organized, classroom environment where students were seen for their individual strengths and experienced a positive classroom community.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
First Grade Teacher
The Healdsburg School
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Taught an International Baccalaureate Program Interdisciplinary instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals through project based learning opportunities and thematic units.
- Utilized Saxon Math Program and Houghton Mifflin Reading program while differentiating curriculum and adding creative curriculum components.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and subjective assessments and created dynamic curriculum to meet each students' strengths.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication, weekly newsletters, conferences and discussion about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Sonoma Country Day School
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Delivered structured lessons on Reading readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, music, whole language, literature, handwriting and a strong LA curriculum.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques, creating an engaging classroom environment and managing classroom needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with Reading needs utilizing the Lindamood Bell Phonics program, enabling them to excel and grown in their Reading skills.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through Writer's Workshop and multi-sensory instruction in phonics.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units of study, promoting cross-curricular and cross grade connections for students.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Participated and extended educational opportunities and professional growth.
Education
Teaching Credential Program - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Dominican University of San Rafael
San Rafael, CA06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Option in Public Relations
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA06.1998
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Phonics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Technology Integration
- Play-Based Learning
Timeline
First Grade Teacher - 50% - Job Share
John C. Reibli Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
First Grade Teacher
The Healdsburg School
07.2009 - 06.2010
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Sonoma Country Day School
07.2007 - 06.2010
Teaching Credential Program - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Dominican University of San Rafael
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Option in Public Relations
California State University - Chico
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