Jaela Harding
Sacramento
Summary
English teacher candidate seeking a middle or high school position. Focused on building structured, respectful classrooms that support student growth in reading, writing, and critical thinking.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing and Marketing Consultant
2022.01 - Current
- Created instructional and promotional materials for school initiatives
- Designed presentations and edited written content for clarity and audience engagement
Freelance Copyeditor and Writer
2017.01 - Current
- Provided proofreading, fact-checking, and editing services
- Published article in GrindPretty magazine
Student Teacher, English 10 and 11
Leroy Greene Academy
Sacramento
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Planned and delivered standards-aligned lessons focused on literary analysis and writing
- Established classroom routines to improve focus and engagement
- Designed and assessed student writing assignments
- Differentiated instruction to support a range of learners
- Collaborated with mentor teacher and staff to support instruction and classroom management
English Language Development (ELD) Classroom Support
Leroy Greene Academy
Sacramento
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Supported multilingual learners in developing reading, writing, and language skills
- Assisted with scaffolding instruction to increase comprehension and participation
- Reinforced academic vocabulary and language structures in classroom tasks
Special Day Class (SDC) Student Teacher
Natomas High School
Sacramento
2025.06 - 2025.09
- Supported students with diverse learning needs in a structured classroom environment
- Helped maintain routines, behavior expectations, and student engagement
- Observed and monitored behavioral changes
Marketing Intern
Studio 71
2022.01 - 2022.12
Production Intern
Thunder Road Films
2021.01 - 2021.12
Production Intern
Simon and Schuster
2021.01 - 2021.12
Classroom and Office Volunteer
Rosa Parks Middle School
Sacramento
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Assisted in English classrooms by supporting students with assignments
- Helped maintain classroom organization and routines
- Supported front office staff with basic administrative tasks
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
California State University, Sacramento
2026-04
MA - Literary Editing and Publishing
University of Southern California
2022-05
BA - Narrative Studies
University of Southern California
2022-05
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum alignment
- Academic writing instruction
- Feedback
- Differentiation
- Student support
- Google Classroom
- Digital learning tools
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Adobe Suite
Training
- EdX – Video Game Writing Essentials, 2023
- Technical Writer Certification Course, 2024
Timeline
Special Day Class (SDC) Student Teacher
Natomas High School
2025.06 - 2025.09
Student Teacher, English 10 and 11
Leroy Greene Academy
2025.01 - 2026.01
English Language Development (ELD) Classroom Support
Leroy Greene Academy
2025.01 - 2026.01
Writing and Marketing Consultant
2022.01 - Current
Marketing Intern
Studio 71
2022.01 - 2022.12
Production Intern
Thunder Road Films
2021.01 - 2021.12
Production Intern
Simon and Schuster
2021.01 - 2021.12
Freelance Copyeditor and Writer
2017.01 - Current
Classroom and Office Volunteer
Rosa Parks Middle School
2013.01 - 2016.01
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
California State University, Sacramento
MA - Literary Editing and Publishing
University of Southern California
BA - Narrative Studies
University of Southern California