Lindsey Jolissant
Austin
Summary
Dependable and charismatic classroom educator of 11 years to a various level of learners. Designed and implemented equitable, differentiated, and student centered reading and writing lessons while managing classroom behavior.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd grade Self Contained Educator
Del Valle ISD
08.2022 - Current
- A 3rd-grade self-contained teacher is responsible for the overall education and well-being of a group of third-grade students within a single classroom setting
- The specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the school, district, and state requirements, but generally, they include:
- Planning and Delivering Instruction: Develops and implements math, reading, writing, science, and social studies lesson plans that align with the curriculum and state standards while using a variety of instructional strategies and providing clear explanations to maximize student understanding
- Experienced classroom management skills that establish and maintain an inclusive and positive classroom environment while setting clear expectations for behavior and implementing a consistent and fair discipline system
- Uses various assessment and evaluation tools to progress monitor student growth and understanding, while providing timely and constructive feedback to students and families
- Differentiates instruction to meet the diverse needs and supports challenges for students as needed
- Communicates regularly with parents or guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and any concerns
- Attends professional development courses to stay current with educational research, best practices, and changes in curriculum standards
Lead Classroom Teacher
KIPP Public Schools
07.2019 - 01.2022
- 1st grade phonics and writing lead classroom teacher
- 4th grade reading and writing lead classroom teacher
- Curricula internalized and implemented: Opencourt Phonics, Wheatley Reading and Writing for 1st and 4th grade, Lucy Calkins for emerging writers
- Analyzes assessment data to modify short and long term plans to promote all students' academic performance
- Creates individual behavior plans and communicates these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences
- Meets professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines
- Completes school wide data trackers on a daily weekly basis to track individual student behavior, Classroom Dojo, live literacy assessment analysis, and family communication
- Prepared for weekly performance observations by administration
- Plans and teaches response to intervention groups of priority students
- Adapted to teaching during a global pandemic by providing remote learning to students during a pandemic by creating virtual lessons using google forms, zoom, and video editing technology
- Manages grades for 60 students for data analyzation, report cards, and timely student feedback
Elementary Literacy Educator
Del Valle ISD
08.2017 - 06.2019
- 4th grade reading and writing classroom teacher
- Designed year long Texas State standards aligned unit plans that meet all students' learning needs for reading and writing subject courses
- Collaborated with content and grade level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking
- Studied assessment data to modify short and long term plans to promote all students' academic performance
- Analyzed district assessment data to identify special student populations to create small priority learning groups
- Managed grades for 60 students
Elementary Literacy Educator
IDEA Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2017
- 1st grade lead classroom teacher
- Early literacy specialist with an emphasis on teaching decoding and closing reading gaps
- Led professional developments and teaching practice sessions to content teams
- Fulfilled data coaching responsibilities for new teachers by analyzing their data and brainstorming modifications to promote student success
- Taught direct instruction curriculum written by the National Institute for Direct Instruction
- Worked closely with curriculum implementation managers in order to execute lessons with fidelity and rigor
- Managed grades for 120 students for data analyzation, report cards, and timely student feedback
- Supervised 3 co-teachers who later went on to lead teacher roles
Retail Sales Associate
T-MOBILE
07.2007 - 10.2011
- Developed positive customer relationships by making their store experience interactive, engaging, and reassuring
- Kept current of the rapidly evolving T-Mobile technology
- Maintained a monthly sales quota to activate new service accounts for existing customers, and convinced customers to switch their service from another carrier to T-Mobile
- Utilized store displays and interactive devices for each customer experience while striving towards a high level of customer service skills
ESL Teacher
Chung Dahm Learning
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Company Overview: International ESL Teacher
- Planned and executed daily lesson plans in English to Korean classes
- Producer of a student news broadcasting program using green screen technology
- International ESL Teacher
Education
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification - Early Childhood - 6th Grade Teaching Certification
01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas
Denton, Tx12.2009
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
Certification
- [Area of certification]
Timeline
3rd grade Self Contained Educator
Del Valle ISD
08.2022 - Current
Lead Classroom Teacher
KIPP Public Schools
07.2019 - 01.2022
Elementary Literacy Educator
Del Valle ISD
08.2017 - 06.2019
Elementary Literacy Educator
IDEA Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2017
ESL Teacher
Chung Dahm Learning
05.2010 - 05.2011
Retail Sales Associate
T-MOBILE
07.2007 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas
- [Area of certification]
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification - Early Childhood - 6th Grade Teaching Certification
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