Kathleen Jackson
Harrisonville,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Harrisonville School District, skilled in differentiated instruction and effective parent-teacher communication. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and classroom management techniques, fostering a supportive environment that promoted academic and social growth. Passionate about mentoring new teachers and improving literacy outcomes for all students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Harrisonville School District
08.2024 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
First Grade Teacher
Harrisonville School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Harrisonville School District
08.2009 - 05.2021
- Promoted a love of reading by creating engaging classroom libraries and organizing school-wide literacy events.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design and implement literacy interventions for struggling readers.
- Organized intervention materials efficiently, ensuring easy access for both students and staff members during instructional sessions.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Reviewed curricular resources such as leveled readers, supplemental texts, educational games, and digital tools to ensure alignment with Title 1 Reading objectives.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for teaching reading and supporting their professional growth.
First Grade Teacher
Harrisonville School District
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
First Grade Teacher
Butler School District
08.2000 - 05.2008
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2001
Certificate of Teaching Grades 1-6 -
Avila University
Kansas City, MO12-1999
Bachelor of Science - Business
Avila University
Kansas City, Mo05-1988
Associate of Science - Business
Missouri Western University
St. Joseph, Mo05-1986
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Classroom instruction
Teacher of the Year - 2006
I was honored to receive the Teacher of the Year award from the Butler School District in 2006.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Harrisonville School District
08.2024 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Harrisonville School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Harrisonville School District
08.2009 - 05.2021
First Grade Teacher
Harrisonville School District
08.2008 - 05.2009
First Grade Teacher
Butler School District
08.2000 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Missouri
Certificate of Teaching Grades 1-6 -
Avila University
Bachelor of Science - Business
Avila University
Associate of Science - Business
Missouri Western University
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