Jessica Von Bersy

Teacher Candidate in Music for Grades 3-8 where I have implemented the following:

• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of complex topics.
• Created, developed and implemented lesson plans for up to 11 classes.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adjusting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

• Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication within the before and after school care setting.
• Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising before and after school activities and ensuring adherence to established rules.
• Contributed to a clean and organized environment by maintaining facility cleanliness, setting up activity areas, and storing supplies properly.
• Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
• Dispensed snacks and meals to children per nutritional guidelines.

Was a Teacher Candidate for both Grade 8 classrooms where I adequately implemented the follow:

• Improved students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and group projects.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adjusting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Coordinated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with unique learning needs, maximizing their potential for success within the mainstream classroom setting.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.