Jovita Grady
Atlanta, GA
Summary
A dedicated elementary teacher with 6 years of experience in developing and implementing engaging, data-driven lesson plans. Skilled in utilizing technology to enhance student engagement and collaborating with staff to create an inclusive learning environment. Proven ability to target the needs of gifted students through enrichment while progress monitoring and incorporating tailored strategies for struggling readers. Committed to building rapport with parents and students to drive improved behavior and academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd/4th Grade English DLI Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
2022.08 - Current
- Incorporate SEL and culturally diverse lessons to foster an inclusive classroom environment.
- Implement Science of Reading strategies and monitor progress for struggling readers to close achievement gaps.
- Provide targeted enrichment for gifted and talented students through tiered assignments and advanced inquiry.
- Support multilingual learners by attending specialized trainings and applying scaffolded instructional techniques.
- Build and maintain rapport with parents and students to support holistic academic success.
Second Grade Teacher
Fulton County Schools
2020.08 - 2022.08
- Provide counseling, support, and encouragement to students
- Build and maintain open lines of communication with students’ parents and guardians
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain an engaging class curriculum
- Address and resolve escalated student conflicts and behavioral issues
Summer Teaching Fellow
Uncommon Schools
2019.05 - 2019.07
- Attended Professional Developments every week over the course of the summer.
- Communicated with parents on a daily basis.
- Worked with mentor teacher using an action plan for presence and owning the classroom.
- Implemented Teach Like a Champion Behavior and Classroom Management techniques.
Teaching Fellow
Breakthrough Collaborative
2018.05 - 2018.07
- Worked with team of teachers in a family, to provide support and enrichment for students.
- Communicated with parents on a regular basis.
- Introduced an element of fun and challenge, while helping with vocabulary.
- Created clear, and comprehensive rubrics for students to use as guides for all work completed to best assess student work.
Education
Master of Education - M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
Valdosta State University
2024-12
Bachelor's of Education - Elementary Education and Teaching
Valdosta State University
2020-05
Skills
- Social Media
- Microsoft Office
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Creative Planning
- Organization Skills
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking
Certification
- ESOL Endorsement | October 2022
- Reading Endorsement | December 2024
- Gifted Endorsement | June 2026
Timeline
3rd/4th Grade English DLI Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
2022.08 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Fulton County Schools
2020.08 - 2022.08
Summer Teaching Fellow
Uncommon Schools
2019.05 - 2019.07
Teaching Fellow
Breakthrough Collaborative
2018.05 - 2018.07
Bachelor's of Education - Elementary Education and Teaching
Valdosta State University
Master of Education - M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction
Valdosta State University