JESSICA MCNEARY
Culver City,CA
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development, and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Manhattan Place Elementary
12.2023 - Current
- Orchestrated a full-inclusion 2nd-grade classroom of 18 students, expertly differentiating core reading, writing, and math curricula to support 8 students with distinct IEPs.
- Partnered daily with the Special Education team, speech therapists, and behavior specialists to seamlessly integrate targeted accommodations and maintain 100% compliance with student goals.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track and document foundational literacy and math progress, adapting daily instructional interventions to close achievement gaps for all learners.
- Cultivated a highly supportive and equitable classroom culture that promoted social-emotional learning (SEL) and successfully integrated all students into peer-to-peer activities.
- Maintained transparent, proactive communication with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on academic milestones and collaborative IEP progress.
3rd Grade Teacher
59th Street Elementary
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Designed and executed 60+ state-standard-aligned lesson plans featuring immersive activities, while prioritizing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and culturally responsive teaching across all subjects.
- Collaborated with grade-level peers to implement data-driven strategies, successfully raising struggling students' math grades by 32%.
- Differentiated whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, boost classroom GPAs, and maintain a safe, organized learning environment.
- Utilized ongoing formative and summative assessments to track student growth while actively participating in professional development to integrate cutting-edge teaching methodologies.
Student Teacher
Community Magnet Charter School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed and executed 60+ state-standard-aligned lesson plans, integrating mandated curricula with immersive, hands-on activities that boosted student engagement.
- Differentiated whole- and small-group instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring equitable access for all student populations.
- Utilized formative and summative assessments throughout the academic year to track growth, analyze data, and drive instructional adjustments.
- Conducted targeted, one-on-one intervention sessions for struggling students, measurably improving individual academic success and overall classroom performance.
Student Teacher
Mckinley Elementary
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies, establish instructional targets, and build strong student support networks.
- Co-authored and executed lesson plans for 40+ unique units, including 3rd-grade ELA and Math curricula designed to maximize student interest and classroom participation.
- Assumed full classroom leadership across 10 distinct classes, seamlessly delivering pre-planned lessons, supervising students, and administering assessments to maintain instructional continuity.
- Evaluated and adapted existing lesson plans when stepping in for primary teachers, ensuring a consistent, high-quality learning environment..
Education
California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2022
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2020
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA12-2018
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA05-2016
Skills
- Instructional Design: Curriculum Mapping, State Standards Alignment, Inquiry-Based Learning, Cross-Curricular Planning
- Classroom Culture: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Culturally Responsive Teaching, Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS), Classroom Management
- Student Success: Differentiated Instruction, Targeted Intervention (RTI/MTSS), Formative & Summative Assessment, Data-Driven Instruction
- Professionalism: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Parent-Teacher Communication, Educational Technology Integration
Certification
California Teaching Credential (Clear) 2/24/26
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Manhattan Place Elementary
12.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
59th Street Elementary
02.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
Community Magnet Charter School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Student Teacher
Mckinley Elementary
02.2022 - 05.2022
California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Science
Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Santa Monica College