Sydney Jesko
Clayton,NM
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with a strong background in education, currently completing a Master’s degree in Special Education – Diagnostician at Texas Tech University (May 2025). Experienced in classroom instruction and targeted interventions, most recently serving as a reading interventionist teacher. Currently completing an advanced internship as an educational diagnostician, gaining hands-on experience in evaluations, IEP development, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about helping students with special needs succeed by identifying their strengths and supporting their individual learning needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Teacher
Dalhart Independent School District
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Reading Language Arts Teacher
Dalhart Independent School District
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
Second Grade Teacher
Amarillo ISD
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education-Diagnostician
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX12-2021
Skills
- Leveled literacy intervention
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Dyslexia support
- Teacher collaboration
- Instructional planning
- Response to intervention
- Small group instruction
- Individualized support
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
Reading Intervention Teacher
Dalhart Independent School District
08.2022 - 12.2024
Reading Language Arts Teacher
Dalhart Independent School District
08.2022 - 12.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Amarillo ISD
12.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Special Education-Diagnostician
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
West Texas A&M University
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