Mika Jefferson
Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education
Fairfield,CA
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Dedicated middle school teacher with expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and student support. Proven ability to foster a positive learning environment and communicate effectively with parents and collaborators.
Work History
Middle School Teacher
3 Years 6 Months- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Utilized various instructional technologies to support diverse learning styles.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture and implement effective teaching strategies.
Middle School Teacher
2 Years 3 Months- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Received training.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, and visits by guest speakers.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Skills
Lesson planning
Learning assessments
Classroom management
Student needs assessment
Student support
Parent-teacher communication
Team collaboration
Growth mindset
Accomplishments
- Facilitated one-on-one academic assistance for students through lunch tutorial sessions, after-school tutorial sessions, and Saturday school.
- Formally recognized for 80% of students passing the EIKEN test. *EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency : Japan’s most widely recognized English language assessment.
Certification
Junior High School Teacher's License (English), High School Teacher's License (English), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (2007)
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education
09.2016 - 03.2020Read More
Middle School Teacher
Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education
04.2008 - 07.2010Read More
Okinawa International University
Bachelor of Arts from Education
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