Jordyn Keith
Whitman,MA
Summary
Compassionate teacher with the ability to manage classrooms efficiently and optimize student learning with high productivity. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, fostering emotional intelligence, and utilizing innovative teaching methods to enhance student understanding. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring responsive and inclusive classroom environments that support diverse learning styles and needs. Seeking opportunities to further enhance my education as a life-long learner, and apply educational content to future teaching.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Louise A. Conley Elementary School
Whitman, MA
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Utilized daily routines in classrooms, such as taking attendance, lunch count, morning meetings, and social skills development.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction. Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
Building Substitute Teacher
L.G. Nourse Elementary School
Norton, MA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Effectively managed several classroom environments by keeping students on tasks at hand.
- Instructed students in different classroom settings. Examples of the classroom include inclusive classrooms, special education settings, and SEL settings. reading specialist, and interventionist.
- Instructed students in different roles, such as a reading specialist, and academic interventionists.
- Maintained effective communication with teachers and staff members.
- Maintained student and staff confidentiality.
- Maintained a safe, clean, comfortable environment for students. Followed lesson plans and any other instruction provided.
Pre-Practicum II & Practicum I: First Grade
Manomet Elementary School
Plymouth, MA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Instructed students in individual, small group, and whole group lessons and activities.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Administered informal assessments to evaluate student progress and to adjust/reflect on teaching practices.
- Offered hands-on and social learning opportunities to develop student engagement and social interaction through turn-and-talks and socially distanced activities (COVID-19).
- Maintained a safe and positive classroom environment by reinforcing expectations for behavior and classroom routines.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and high expectations to foster student progress and academic performance.
Pre-Practicum: Kindergarten
Tucker Elementary School
Milton, MA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Integrated technology into lesson plans (SMART Board).
- Observed and assisted teacher with daily routines and lesson planning.
- Created and implemented lesson plans in accordance with Massachusetts standards and annual curriculum.
Pre-Practicum: Second Grade
Beethoven Elementary School
West Roxbury, MA
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Observed and assisted teacher with daily routines and lesson planning.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Facilitated informal assessments with students both individually, and in small groups.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Curry College
Milton, MA05-2021
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Social skills
- Child Development
- Disciplinary techniques
- Social-emotional learning
- Student Counseling
- Multicultural education
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Emotional Support
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Initial Licensure (Pre-K - 2)
Accomplishments
- Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society (2020-2021)
- Alexander Graham Bell Honor Society (2021)
- Collegiate Varsity Volleyball (2017-2021)
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee (2017-2020).
Timeline
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Louise A. Conley Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Building Substitute Teacher
L.G. Nourse Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Pre-Practicum II & Practicum I: First Grade
Manomet Elementary School
09.2020 - 05.2021
Pre-Practicum: Kindergarten
Tucker Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Pre-Practicum: Second Grade
Beethoven Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Curry College