Jessica Boyden
Strathcona County,AB
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 24 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 15, using various activities and organizational tools. Compassionate and experienced educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behaviour through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet provincial standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches. Expert at developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials, assigning classwork and assessment. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about classroom issues. Enthusiastic teacher who offers knowledge and experience to a Grade 1 teaching position. Skilled in activity coordination, student assessment and record keeping. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet individual and team goals. Dedicated to maintaining a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Committed to helping the academic, social and spiritual growth of students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-9
Elk Island Public Schools
05.2016 - Current
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate the various learning styles of students within the classroom setting.
Elementary School Teacher
Edmonton Public Schools
01.2001 - 06.2017
- Created year, unit and lesson plans to correlate with Alberta curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students' understanding of various subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of language arts, math, science, social studies and technology. Also taught health and safety, art and physical education.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB12.2000
Psychology
The King's University College
Edmonton, AB04.1997
Skills
- Teaching Diverse Learners
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Reading Comprehension
- Collaborative Learning
- Special Education Support
- Test Preparation
- Adapting Teaching Methods
- Instructional Strategies
- Physical Education
- Vocabulary Building
- Grammar Instruction
- Interactive Learning
- Arts Education
- Literacy Development
- Social Studies Instruction
- Science Instruction
- Project-based Learning
- Study Skills
- Cooperative Learning
- Mathematics Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Health and Safety
- Organizational Abilities
- Positive Reinforcement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safety Awareness
- Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education
- Behaviour Modeling
- Behaviour Management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Lesson Implementation
- Relationship Building and Management
- Discipline
- Adaptable
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Issue Resolution
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Multitasking and Organization
- Creative Thinking
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- IPP Creation and Documentation
- Assessment Administration
- Student Records Management
- SMART Technology
- Documentation and Reporting
- Organization and Planning
- Small Group Tutoring
- Decision-Making
- Lectures and Discussions
- Phonics Instruction
- Learning Centres
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Planning
- Proficient in some EIPS Software
- Oral Language Development
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-9
Elk Island Public Schools
05.2016 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Edmonton Public Schools
01.2001 - 06.2017
Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Alberta
Psychology
The King's University College
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