Jessica Harris
San Jose,CA
Summary
Experienced middle school teacher and TOSA with 15 years of experience, in promoting student growth through innovative instruction and collaborative team efforts. Skilled in developing and implementing curriculum that supports diverse learners, while prioritizing student engagement and accessible instructional strategies. Experienced in supporting teachers in strategic planning and data analysis through the PLC process and within their classrooms. Known for flexibility, reliability and calm demeanor when focusing on collaboration and student achievement. Eager to bring this experience and passion to an elementary school TOSA role, while continuing to make a lasting impact on both students and teachers by building capacity at the school site.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuous Improvement Coach/Equity TOSA
Rolling Hills Middle School, CUSD
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with classroom teachers/teams across all content areas to support and develop unit outlines, co-design lessons, co-teach lessons, analyze CFA and summative data with teams, and adjust instruction to meet diverse learner needs through grade-level PLCs and collaboration
- Continual teacher support with CUSD’s continual improvement journey and implementation
- Contribute to planning, creating, presenting, and facilitating professional development and learning opportunities to support high-quality instruction across the school site
- Coordinate district iReady assessments, CAASPP, and ELPAC testing by managing logistics, training staff, preparing all testing materials, ensuring compliance with testing protocols, oversaw all student assessment makeups to support full student completion for district and state compliance; lead data review throughout the year to support instructional planning and next steps for department teams and grade levels
- Provide targeted student interventions, model instructional best practices through co-teaching, and facilitate collaboration between general and ELD teachers to ensure equitable access to content for students
- Worked alongside the MTSS team in supporting Tier 2 student interventions and partnered with teachers to implement effective Tier 1 and Tier 2 strategies, ensuring targeted support aligned with students' academic and behavioral needs
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Rolling Hills Middle School, CUSD
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with partner teacher to create a culturally responsive and relevant curriculum for over 300 students each year, while using formative and summative assessment to continue transforming lesson design and instructional pacing
- Designed and delivered engaging, newly adopted CA HSS framework and ELA Literacy standards-aligned social studies lessons that emphasized problem-solving, real-world application, promoting higher levels of critical thinking, multiple ways to assess, and communication skills
- Integrated English Language Development strategies into daily instruction to ensure equitable access to content for all learners, supporting language acquisition and academic success
8th Grade Social Studies and ELD Teacher
Campbell Middle School, CUSD
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Taught U.S. History while promoting the development of different perspectives that impact society, while continuing to utilize integrated ELD strategies, GLAD, and AVID strategies
- Created and taught a variety of designated and integrated ELD classes to support our bilingual learners in all content area classes
Education
Administrative Credential -
Santa Clara County Office of Education
San Jose, CA06-2024
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA08-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor, Chicano Studies
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2008
Skills
- Curriculum and lesson design and implementation
- Knowledgeable with supporting teachers within the Continuous Improvement journey
- Instructional coaching cycles with teachers
- Data analysis for instructional planning support
- Lead professional learning for site
- PLC and collaboration across teams at site
Certification
- Teacher of the Year | 2018-2019 Rolling Hills Middle School
- NJHS Inspirational Teacher of the Year | 2013-2014 Campbell Middle School
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Coach/Equity TOSA
Rolling Hills Middle School, CUSD
08.2022 - Current
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Rolling Hills Middle School, CUSD
08.2015 - 06.2022
8th Grade Social Studies and ELD Teacher
Campbell Middle School, CUSD
08.2010 - 06.2015
Administrative Credential -
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor, Chicano Studies
University of California, Irvine
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