Misti Jackson
PLANO,TX
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 19 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 10 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Lead Teacher
Plano Independent School District
2006.08 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX06.2004
Skills
- Mathematics Instruction
- Special Needs Support
- Literacy development
- Community involvement
- Project-based learning
- Field Trip Organization
- Safety awareness
- Standardized tests
- Elementary Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
- Over saw 22students per class.
- Supervised team of 4-5 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 4-5 in the development of lesson plans and various projects.
Certification
- Certified ESL, teacher 2013-present
Timeline
Fourth Grade Lead Teacher
Plano Independent School District
2006.08 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Education
University of North Texas
- Certified ESL, teacher 2013-present
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