Jody Lemmon
Charleston,SC
Summary
Dynamic educator and instructional leader with experience in early childhood, upper elementary and middle grades. Skilled in curriculum design, standards alignment, and teacher mentorship, with a strong focus on inquiry-based STEM instruction. Recognized for developing engaging, cross-disciplinary learning experiences that promote collaboration, academic excellence, and personal growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Director/Science and Mathematics Teacher
University School Of The Lowcountry
08.2022 - Current
- Co-direct daily academic operations for grades 3–5 while teaching full-time.
- Designed and implemented original math and science curriculum maps, aligned with national standards.
- Coordinated individualized student schedules, tutoring partnerships, and enrichment programs to support diverse learner needs.
- Mentored new faculty across multiple disciplines, modeling effective instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Utilized the FACTS system to document student behavior and performance data, supporting consistent communication and accountability.
- Fostered strong family partnerships through consistent communication, feedback, and collaboration to ensure student success.
Salon Owner/Operator
Self-employed
2012 - 2022
Special Education Teacher Aide
Berkeley Height Public Schools
04.2009 - 06.2009
- Part-time one-on-one aide for a special needs child in second grade.
Summer Enrichment Program
West Orange Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Worked with students in grades 3-8 in a science course that included studies of the planets, weather, and robotics, just to name a few.
Seventh Grade Teacher
Saint Francis Xavier
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Taught Mathematics, Science, English grammar and composition, spelling, and Religion. Cheerleading Coach and Co-Advisor of the Literary Magazine.
Preschool Teacher
The Children's Center at Carolina Park
2009 - 2010
- Lead Teacher in a half-day, three-year-old class.
Preschool Teacher
Westminster Nursery School
2007 - 2009
- Lead Teacher in a NAEYC-accredited three-year-old classroom, implementing early childhood best practices grounded in the Reggio Emilia approach to foster creativity, independence, and curiosity.
Seventh Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
West Orange Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.1999
Salon Owner/Operator
Self-employed
2012 - 2022
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality customer service.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new clientele.
- Maintained accurate financial records by tracking expenses, managing budgets, and analyzing sales data for informed decision-making purposes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by offering personalized hair and beauty services tailored to individual preferences.
- Launched successful social media campaigns that increased brand visibility online while driving traffic to the salon.
Seventh Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
West Orange Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.1999
- I advised the Unity Club, co-advised the Channel 36 Edison News Program, and created the school’s first Science Fair, promoting student engagement in STEM and media literacy.
- Served as the 7th Grade Team Leader and Summer Science Instructor, teaching grades 3–8 in enrichment courses on planets, weather, and robotics.
Education
Masters Course Work - Education
Montclair State University, Saint Peter's University, Caldwell College
NJBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and American Studies
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ01-1994
No Degree - Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School
Charleston, SCSkills
- Mentoring teachers
- Operational management
- Lesson planning expertise
- Effective classroom discipline
- Collaborative teaching
- Collaborative family outreach
- Project-based learning implementation
- Standards-based curriculum design
Certification
- New Jersey State K-8 Teacher Certification
- BLS, CPR, AED, BBP First Aid Certified
- Darkness to Light
- Active Threat Response
- Clemson Extension School Gardening
- South Carolina Registered Cosmetologist
Timeline
Co-Director/Science and Mathematics Teacher
University School Of The Lowcountry
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher Aide
Berkeley Height Public Schools
04.2009 - 06.2009
Summer Enrichment Program
West Orange Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.1999
Seventh Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
West Orange Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.1999
Seventh Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
West Orange Public Schools
01.1996 - 01.1999
Seventh Grade Teacher
Saint Francis Xavier
01.1995 - 01.1996
Salon Owner/Operator
Self-employed
2012 - 2022
Preschool Teacher
The Children's Center at Carolina Park
2009 - 2010
Preschool Teacher
Westminster Nursery School
2007 - 2009
Salon Owner/Operator
Self-employed
2012 - 2022
Masters Course Work - Education
Montclair State University, Saint Peter's University, Caldwell College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and American Studies
Saint Peter's University
No Degree - Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School