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Jessica Claire
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Summary

Practiced Teacher with 22 years of experience implementing Music and African American History curriculum within multi-cultural classrooms. Recognized for excellence in supporting development of culturally diverse student population and developing individualized plans for various learning levels. Proven background improving student literacy, cultural awareness and math levels through innovative activities and lesson plans.

Very adept at beginning Music Programs from scratch. Almost every school I have taught at I had to initiate the program, gather resources, including instruments and design the program specifically for the school.

Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.

Skills
  • Tutoring and after school help
  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Differentiated learning techniques
  • Standardized testing techniques
  • Mediation and advocacy talent
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Teaching, tutoring and counseling
  • Classroom management
  • Learning style assessment
  • Public speaking
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Parent and student communication
  • Title I knowledge
  • Proofreading/editing
  • Calm under pressure
  • Member of Harper Woods Schools Teachers Union MME
  • Essay writing technique development
  • Effective listening
  • Skilled with Google Classroom, Zoom, Finale, Sibelius, Acapella, Crescendo
  • Behavior modification
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Excellent reading comprehension
  • School improvement committee
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Curriculum development
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Student rapport
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Speak Polite German
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Instructional best practices
  • Urban public schools
  • Creative lesson plan development
Experience
Teacher, 08/2017 to Current
Geo Group Inc.Panama City, FL,
  • Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
  • Managed afterschool program four days per week, implementing strategies to attract student interest and improve discipline.
  • Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Selected and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Taught Instrumental Music Education, Music Theory, Music Appreciation and History, Jazz Band, Concert Band and Beginning Band.
  • Incorporated technology into classrooms to maximize student progress and understanding of course material.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Interacted with parents, teachers and community stakeholders to maintain productive communication throughout program participation.
  • Tested students with quizzes, essays and exams to gauge learning effectiveness.
  • Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Designed compelling lesson plans focused on literature and writing learning goals for Music Appreciation and History classes.
  • Fostered positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing.
  • Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic issues.
  • Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
  • Created tests and assignments to evaluate student knowledge.
  • Maintained office hours to discuss grades and projects and mentor students.
  • Utilized technology resources, including SMART Boards and Sibelius, Google Classroom, Zoom, Acapela and Crescendo applications to develop lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading as needed.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
  • Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
  • Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
  • Held office hours to review material with students requiring extra assistance.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
  • Maintained and updated pedagogy manuals for use by other educators.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve life-long educational goals.
  • Assessed student learning and growth through evaluations, essays and daily assignments.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Promoted collaboration and problem-solving skills by facilitating group projects and class discussions.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
  • Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.
  • Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
  • Tutored many students per week before and after school to enhance knowledge and abilities.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to create individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
  • Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
  • Created assignments and tests to evaluate student knowledge.
  • Attended and participated in department staff meetings to brainstorm ideas and on issues.
  • Leveraged classroom technologies to create approved lectures and lessons.
Teacher, 06/2003 to 11/2020
Geo Group Inc.San Francisco, CA,
  • Managed afterschool program 5 days per week, implementing strategies to attract student interest and improve discipline.
  • Supported students outside of classroom by mentoring clubs and supervising Music events.
  • Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
  • Selected and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Incorporated technology into classrooms to maximize student progress and understanding of course material.
  • Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Interacted with parents, teachers and Community Stakeholders to maintain productive communication throughout program participation.
  • Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic issues.
  • Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading as needed.
  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
  • Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
  • Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
  • Held office hours to review material with students requiring extra assistance.
  • Promoted collaboration and problem-solving skills by facilitating group projects and class discussions.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
  • Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
  • Leveraged classroom technologies to create approved lectures and lessons.
  • Attended and participated in department staff meetings to is
  • Attended and participated in department staff meetings to brainstorm ideas on issues.
Teacher, 08/2012 to 06/2017
Geo Group Inc.Santa Ana, CA,
  • Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
  • Managed afterschool program five days per week, implementing strategies to attract student interest and improve discipline.
  • Supported students outside of classroom by mentoring clubs and supervising Music events.
  • Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
  • Selected and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Taught Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Jazz Band, Concert Band and Beginning Band to diverse classes of students.
  • Incorporated technology into classrooms to maximize student progress and understanding of course material.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among classes of students.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Tested students with quizzes, essays and exams to gauge learning effectiveness.
  • Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Designed compelling lesson plans focused on literature and writing learning goals for all level classes.
  • Maintained office hours to discuss grades and projects and mentor students.
  • Created tests and assignments to evaluate student knowledge.
  • Utilized technology resources, including SMART Boards and Finale applications to develop lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Facilitated fieldwork sessions with up to 250 students.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Delivered informative lectures to engage students and teach concepts in architecture.
  • Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
  • Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
  • Maintained and updated pedagogy manuals for use by other educators.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve life-long educational goals.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
  • Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to create individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
  • Modeled lesson planning strategies and classroom management techniques to student teachers.
  • Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
  • Worked with students individually to address areas of concern, including test grades and missed coursework.
  • Leveraged classroom technologies to create approved lectures and lessons.
  • Attended and participated in department staff meetings to brainstorm ideas and on issues.
Teacher, 09/2000 to 06/2002
Geo Group Inc.Tampa, FL,
  • Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
  • Supported students outside of classroom by mentoring clubs and supervising [Type] events.
  • Selected and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
  • Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Fostered positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing.
  • Created tests and assignments to evaluate student knowledge.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for comprehensive and long-term student success.
  • Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
  • Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve life-long educational goals.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
  • Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Education, Expected in 10/2022
Walden University - Minneapolis, MN,
GPA:
  • M.Ed. Teacher Leadership
Bachelor of Arts: Music Education, Expected in 12/2011
Oakland University - Rochester, MI
GPA:
  • Minor in Psychology
Associate of Arts: Social Work/Psychology, Expected in 06/1998
Oakland Community College - Bloomfield Hills, MI
GPA:
: Archeology, Expected in
Grand Valley State University - Allendale, MI
GPA:
Accomplishments
  • Material Development - Created "Rap About Jazz" targeting mostly African American students to create an engaging educational experience incorporating Jazz and Hip Hop infusing African American History.
  • Music Appreciation and History from the African America Perspective is a class that I have taught for years using music to "soundtrack" and highlight significant historical events, people and places. PBS filmed a special on my class in 2017.
Activities and Honors
  • Member, Alumni Association PCH 1976
  • Free and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons
  • NARAS ) National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences Voting Member since 1995
  • Member, Alumni Association-Oakland University
  • National Education Association (NEA)
  • Michigan Educators Association
  • Michigan Band and Orchestra Association
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Certified K-12 Music Education

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