Teacher of the Year Nominated
Kendra S. Jarrell
Leader, Coach, And Educator
Mebane,NC
Summary
Professional learning coach with a focus on supporting student and educator success. Life long learner with extensive experience in lesson planning, educational guidance, instructional strategies, and student development. Known for effectively building positive relationships, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
Certificates
Work History
Teaching and Learning Coach: PreK-5
George Watts Montessori Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered professional learning within school community and at district level
- Coached and mentored beginning and veteran teachers within school community, engaging in coaching cycles on best instructional strategies, classroom management approaches, and lesson planning
- Planned and executed school wide curriculum night for family engagement
- Served as active member of school's leadership team, contributed to developing and implementing school improvements
- Collaborated with fellow educators, coaches, and administration in professional learning communities to share best practices and enhance teaching strategies to align with student needs
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with educational trends, research-based methodologies, and equitable practices
- Created schoolwide testing schedule, facilitated district assessments, and analyzed data
- Supported struggling learners with targeted instruction, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering collaboration, respect, and open communication among students.
- Adapted lesson plans quickly during unexpected situations or schedule changes without compromising instructional quality or effectiveness.
- Created schoolwide cultural appreciation resource hub for teachers across all grades (PK-5) incorporating art, reading, writing, and research components for each month of the school year.
Regional Teaching and Learning Coach: 6-12
Alamance Burlington School System
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Created and delivered professional development training to educate faculty and staff on evidence based practices
- According to end of year survey, 100% of teachers reported being satisfied or highly satisfied with consistency and level of support received
- Mentored 28 beginning (middle and high school) teachers and completed 114 goal cycles
- Performed classroom visits to gather data on teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Coached teachers towards more effective teaching, classroom management, and relationship building strategies
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to identify and discuss academic as well as social emotional needs of students and develop strategic instructional improvements
Third Grade Teacher
Efland Cheeks Global Elementary School
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Planned lessons according to district and state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions
- Collaborated with colleagues and administration to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams
- Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily lessons, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among students
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Gravelly Hill Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Organized and facilitated IEP meetings with parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, and administration
- Planned lessons according to district and state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students in grades 7 and 8
- Co-taught inclusion classes with general education teachers
- Created and managed Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies to best serve students with special needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: K-6
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education: General Curriculum: PreK-12
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA 05.2001 -
Skills
Building Rapport and Trust
Accomplishments
District Montessori Curriculum Alignment Committee
District Outdoor Learning Professional Learning Community
Testing Coordinator for District Level Assessments
North Carolina Association of Educators
Interests
Certification
English Language Arts Grades 6-9
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Teaching and Learning Coach: PreK-5
George Watts Montessori Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Regional Teaching and Learning Coach: 6-12
Alamance Burlington School System
09.2021 - 06.2022
Third Grade Teacher
Efland Cheeks Global Elementary School
08.2018 - 09.2021
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Gravelly Hill Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: K-6
Mercyhurst University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education: General Curriculum: PreK-12
Mercyhurst University
05.2001 -
Professional Development Delivered
STEM Based Lessons and New NC Science Common Core State Standards
Social Emotional Learning and Montessori Centered Classrooms
Outdoor Learning Practices
Best Teaching Practices
Math Practice Standards
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