Jordann Dukes
Atwater,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lemoore Union Elementary School District
08.2019 - Current
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holidays.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Legal Secretary
Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Supported attorneys during trials by efficiently coordinating exhibits, witness interviews, and other essential tasks.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Increased overall efficiency within the firm by streamlining workflows between departments using advanced organizational skills.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Educational Arts
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education Services
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2018
Skills
- Student Support
- Growth Mindset
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Literacy development
- Technology Integration
- Parent Communication
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Problem-Solving
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Standardized Testing
- Community involvement
- Performance Assessments
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Behavior Management
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Documentation And Reporting
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Reinforcement
- Instructional Design
- Multiply Subject teaching credential
- Elementary Education
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Subject matter expertise
- Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Google Classroom
- Motivating students
- Group and individual instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Program Development
- Relationship Building
- Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Teacher
Lemoore Union Elementary School District
08.2019 - Current
Legal Secretary
Laughlin Falbo Levy & Moresi
02.2019 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Masters of Educational Arts
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education Services
California State University, Fresno
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