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Jordyn Oatis

Summary

Friendly and energetic Certified Mississippi Early Childhood teacher with 1 year of certified teaching experience in early childhood education, and 5 years of early childhood experience. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in appropriate developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Dedicated to growing with a school who provides support and enthusiasm for early childhood children.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PreK Teacher

Biloxi Public Schools
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

PreK Teacher

West Elementary School
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Resurrection Catholic School
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Successfully taught 14 two year-old children and provided the foundation for the new two-year old program.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans meeting the needs of all children based off of the early learning standards for children through the Mississippi Department of Health and Mississippi Department of Education.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Completed potty training.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, emotional, and cognitive progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Fostered an inclusive teaching environment for all students through daily schedule.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate developmental learning plans.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Supervised 14 children through entire school day.
  • Provided daily centers for children in the classroom.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Lead Preschool Teacher

First United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining Mississippi Department of Health standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies Minor Child Development

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2020

Associate of Arts -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Resurrection Catholic School
Pascagoula
2012

Skills

  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • Classroom Rules Establishment
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Learning Strategies
  • District Standards
  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Nurturing Environment

Certification

  • Licensed Mississippi Teacher - 07/01/2021-06/30/2026
  • Certification Endorsement, 153 Pre-Kindergarten

Additional Information

  • CPR Certified in Infant and Child
  • Completed 26 hours of Childcare Institute Courses


Timeline

PreK Teacher

Biloxi Public Schools
07.2024 - 05.2025

PreK Teacher

West Elementary School
08.2022 - 07.2023

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Resurrection Catholic School
08.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Preschool Teacher

First United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies Minor Child Development

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts -

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

High School Diploma -

Resurrection Catholic School

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