Jordin Taylor Gillum
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Educator skilled in fostering positive and inclusive learning environment. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, manage classroom dynamics, and adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Strong focus on collaboration with colleagues and achieving measurable academic results. Reliable, adaptable, and passionate about promoting student success through innovative and effective teaching methods.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Beattie Elementary School
Fort Collins, CO
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and executed integrated lesson strategies alongside co-teacher to enhance student learning experiences for a class of over 35.
- Used technology to enhance engagement and understanding of core content
- Collaborated in monthly schoolwide behavior management meetings
Kindergarten Teacher
Omar D Blair Charter School
Denver, CO
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Design and implement data driven lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards in collaboration with grade level team.
- Implement differentiated EL reading groups tailored to individual student data to enhance literacy growth and engagement for over 20 students.
- Maintained consistent parent communication through Class Dojo to reinforce classroom learning and strengthen home and school connections.
- Fostered an environment of academic and social collaboration between scholars.
- Created a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, fostering students' social emotional development and sense of community.
ELA-E (Elementary) and ELA-S (Secondary) Teacher – Fourth Grade
Barney Ford Elementary
Denver, CO
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with the 4th-grade team to develop lessons in line with academic goals.
- Delivered lessons for both English and Spanish speaking students, ensuring effective learning for diverse language backgrounds.
- Coordinated with a translator to conduct parent-teacher conferences, ensuring effective communication for multiple monolingual families.
- Supported 6 students in achieving grade level proficiency, enabling their transition out of the MLL (Multilingual Learner) class.
- Developed lessons for paraprofessionals to provide targeted support for English Language Learners students.
- Partnered with an intervention specialist to design linguistically equitable math lessons that supported English Language Learners.
Associate Teacher – Second Grade
Brunswick School
Greenwich, CT
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Created lessons in reading, writing, social studies, and math with Head Teacher.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, providing valuable updates on student progress.
- Adapted teaching methods for both hybrid and fully remote classroom settings.
- Developed engaging math and literacy lessons that integrated academic content with play based learning for a class of 18 boys.
- Launched Pollyanna’s Racial Literacy Curriculum, fostering inclusivity and promoting diversity in the classroom.
Associate Teacher Pre-Kindergarten
Brunswick School
Greenwich, CT
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Implemented the Handwriting Without Tears program to enhance writing skills for a class of 14 students.
- Designed handson science lessons that encouraged problem solving and teamwork.
- Fostered a safe and supportive learning environment that encouraged student engagement and success, building a love for school for students.
Education
M.D. - Literacy
Manhattanville College
Harrison, NY08.2021
Master’s Degree - Special Education
Manhattanville College
Harrison, NY08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education, Emphasis in Elementary Education
University of Missouri, Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2019
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Assessment & Evaluation
- Literacy & Reading Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management Strategies
- Technology Integration in Education
- Communication with colleges
- Positive reinforcement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Beattie Elementary School
07.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Omar D Blair Charter School
07.2023 - 07.2025
ELA-E (Elementary) and ELA-S (Secondary) Teacher – Fourth Grade
Barney Ford Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
Associate Teacher – Second Grade
Brunswick School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate Teacher Pre-Kindergarten
Brunswick School
08.2019 - 05.2020
M.D. - Literacy
Manhattanville College
Master’s Degree - Special Education
Manhattanville College
Bachelor of Science - Education, Emphasis in Elementary Education
University of Missouri, Columbia