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NJERI JOLLY SALMON

Marietta

Summary

Dedicated classroom teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Cobb County School District, Powers Ferry Elementary
08.2021 - Current
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Graded and provided feedback on assignments.

Lead Preschool Teacher

International Preschools
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Create and implement lessons for preschoolers 3-4 years old.
  • Prepare a learning environment for students to succeed in.
  • Evaluate students developmental skills
  • Prepare daily logs for parents about classroom activities

Assistant Teacher

The Suzuki School
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Support classroom teachers with daily activities and assist students in completing lessons.
  • Participate in team meetings and strategize best practices for individual students.
  • Rotate classroom materials periodically

Associate Teacher

The International Preschools
06.2012 - 06.2015
  • Assisted in creating and implementing child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
  • Communicated classroom activities weekly through parent newsletters.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Apostles Learning Center
08.2008 - 02.2012
  • Created and implemented weekly lesson plans for children 2.6-3.6 years.
  • Guided children through developmental stages based on individual needs.
  • Provided support and counsel for parents through developmental delays.

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Knowledge Learning Cooperation (Kindercare)
08.2007 - 05.2008
  • Implemented age appropriate curriculum to enhance developmental skills of 4-5 year old students
  • Created a safe, loving and positive learning environment for young children to achieve success
  • Provided guidance and support to families in order to encourage positive learning experiences outside the classroom

Lead Toddler Teacher

The International Preschools
09.2000 - 06.2007
  • Developed and implemented age appropriate activities for children 1.6- 3.6 years.
  • Provided support for parents and children through the process of separation.
  • Guided children through developmental stages.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

City of New York at Hunter College
New York, NY
01.2006

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2025

Skills

  • Works with parents
  • Parent/teacher conferences
  • Active listening skills
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Oral communication
  • Small group instruction

Certification

  • Completed and passed
  • GACE Basic Skills Assessment Exam

Community Service

Beulah Church of God 7th Day, Volunteer, 1998, 2007, Children Ministry Teacher for children 3-6 years, Choir Director for Youth Ministry for 8 years

Timeline

Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Cobb County School District, Powers Ferry Elementary
08.2021 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

International Preschools
08.2018 - 03.2020

Assistant Teacher

The Suzuki School
08.2016 - 08.2017

Associate Teacher

The International Preschools
06.2012 - 06.2015

Lead Preschool Teacher

Apostles Learning Center
08.2008 - 02.2012

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Knowledge Learning Cooperation (Kindercare)
08.2007 - 05.2008

Lead Toddler Teacher

The International Preschools
09.2000 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

City of New York at Hunter College

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University