Simeon Jackson
Fort Washington,MD
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused teaching professional who is committed to providing a well-balanced, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child's learning style and abilities are addressed. Hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school itself. I am also dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher, 1st Grade Math
Rocketship Public Schools
Washington, D.C.
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted classroom co-teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Planned and implemented engaging math lessons to meet the needs of all students.
- Conducted assessments to identify student learning gaps, and provided additional support as needed.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based activities, and technology integration.
- Engaged students in hands-on activities to reinforce mathematical principles.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and prepared reports for parents and administrators.
Assistant Teacher, 4th Grade
Inspired Teaching Demonstration School
Washington, DC
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Implement rigorous standards-based curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Analyze ways to scaffold rigorous learning and infuse students with a joy of learning
- Assist master teacher with development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises
- Intentionally track student data to help students achieve ambitious goals as well as inform instruction and target focus areas for students
- Deliver curricula identified by ITDS and small group interventions with fidelity
- Collaborate with grade level and leadership team to improve lesson plans and materials
- Utilize provided supplemental resources for interventions and enrichment and identify or create additional resources, as necessary
- Implement student student-specific interventions and track related progress for academic and social emotional needs
- Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and challenges.
Assistant Teacher, 4th Grade
The Episcopal Center for Children
Washington, DC
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Planned and taught all daily small group math and literacy lessons to prepare 100% of students to achieve end of year NWEA, F&P formal and information classroom assessments
- Excelled in small group lesson planning with a primary focus on objective clarity and student implementation;
- Assisted Lead Teacher in whole group lessons, behavior management & PBIS support and class transitions
- Developed and maintained positive rapport with students, parents and colleagues
- Participated in weekly classroom observations, feedback, coaching, and mentoring sessions with an administrator.
Educational Aide, 9th - 12th Grade
Cardozo Education Campus
Washington, D.C.
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Utilized a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
- Demonstrated mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught
- Maintained a safe, organized classroom which supports students independent learning, collaboration and choice
- Provided consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit student's responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective
- Analyzed student performance and participation data for instructional implication; Provided differentiation and accommodation needs to students receiving special education services
AmeriCorps Member
City Year
Washington, DC
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Participated in weekly learning sessions, professional development, and school collaborations
- Created safe, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments that allow students, including those with exceptionalities, to demonstrate investment and ownership through meaningful learning activities and social interactions
- Developed daily scaffolds and extensions to support range of learning needs
- Fostered relationships with families and parents by encouraging an active learning process in the home and by conducting parent-teacher communications almost daily
- Gave informal and formal assessments participate in and initiate data conversations to drive instruction
- Established and maintained a positive and respectful classroom culture with effective behavior management practices and classroom organization
Education
Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Fitness Management -
NC A&T State University
05.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Diversity Appreciation
- Common Core Standards
- High Emotional Intelligence
- Technology
- Behavior Intervention
- Multitasking
- Curriculum Implementation
- Results oriented
- Positive Attitude
- Organizational Skills
- Advanced proficiency utilizing MS office and educational systems
- Assessment Assistant
- Teacher
- Lesson planning
- Experience working with students
- Behavior management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavior Modeling
- Individualized Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Personal Information
Title: Professional Elementary Educator
Timeline
Assistant Teacher, 1st Grade Math
Rocketship Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher, 4th Grade
Inspired Teaching Demonstration School
08.2019 - 08.2023
Assistant Teacher, 4th Grade
The Episcopal Center for Children
01.2019 - 06.2019
Educational Aide, 9th - 12th Grade
Cardozo Education Campus
08.2017 - 01.2019
AmeriCorps Member
City Year
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Fitness Management -
NC A&T State University
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