Jordan Riley
Willow Springs,NC
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with strong work ethic and good decision-making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Fifth Grade
Wake County Public Schools
Willow Springs, NC
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented highly engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and behavior.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design engaging instruction to promote critical thinking.
Specialist at Willow Springs Elementary
Wake County Public School System
Willow Spring, NC
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend STEM concepts.
- Encouraged student participation in collaborative activities to increase communication and problem-solving skills.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Wake County Public School System
Willow Spring, NC
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
5th Grade Teacher - Willow Springs Elementary
Wake County Public School System
Willow Springs, NC
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2013
Skills
- Relationship Building
- High-Yield Engagement Strategies
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Teacher, Fifth Grade
Wake County Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
Specialist at Willow Springs Elementary
Wake County Public School System
01.2023 - 07.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Wake County Public School System
09.2021 - 06.2022
5th Grade Teacher - Willow Springs Elementary
Wake County Public School System
08.2013 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
North Carolina State University