Jodi Emsley
St. Albert,AB
Summary
Experienced Grade 4 and Early Intervention Teacher adept at devising flexible strategies that improve academic success and promote overall learning. Skilled in tailoring educational strategies to meet individual student needs, fostering academic development, and promoting positive learning environments. Previous roles demonstrate strong teamwork abilities, resilience under pressure, and commitment to student success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 4 Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Teacher
Supports for Students
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
02.2025 - Current
- Deliver targeted small group literacy and numeracy instruction to support students performing below grade level
- Assess students and analyze the data to form meaningful and impactful instruction
- Create and adapted multisensory instructional lessons to meet the diverse student needs
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, intervention teachers, and consultants
- Communicate progress and results of assessments to parents, teachers, administration through reports, and meetings
- Pursued and participated in professional learning to enhance role-specific skills and knowledge.
Grade 4 Teacher
Win Ferguson School
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
09.2016 - 02.2025
- Foster positive student-teacher relationships to promote a safe and supportive classroom culture
- Plan and deliver engaging, multisensory lessons aligned with curriculum outcomes
- Utilize a range of assessment tools (anecdotal notes, rubrics, self-assessments, and standardized tests) to monitor progress and guide instruction
- Collaborate with grade-level and cross-grade colleagues on unit planning and school initiatives
- Incorporate educational technology to enhance lesson delivery and student engagement
Learning Disruption Teacher
Win Ferguson School
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Deliver targeted small group literacy instruction to support students performing below grade level
- Assess students and analyze the data to form meaningful and impactful instruction
- Create and adapted multisensory instructional lessons to meet the diverse student needs
- Communicate progress and results of assessments to parents, teachers, administration through reports and meetings
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, intervention teachers, and consultants
PALS (Play and Learn at School) Teacher
Win Ferguson School
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, including SLPs, OTs, educational assistants, family school liaisons, and external consultants, to support student development
- Developed and implemented Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) with targeted goals tailored to each child’s strengths and needs
- Facilitated parent information sessions to build family understanding of early learning development and available supports
- Established familiar classroom routines and expectations to promote student comfort, consistency, and early readiness skills
- Created engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that supported communication, social, and motor development in line with intervention goals
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06-2010
Skills
- Data analysis and assessment strategies
- Multisensory instruction techniques
- Individualized program development
- Curriculum alignment
- Student engagement
- Educational technology integration
Certification
- Right to Read - Literacy Assessment Certificate
Accomplishments
- Excellence in Teaching Award Finalist, Alberta Education
Timeline
Grade 4 Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Teacher
Supports for Students
02.2025 - Current
Learning Disruption Teacher
Win Ferguson School
11.2021 - 06.2022
Grade 4 Teacher
Win Ferguson School
09.2016 - 02.2025
PALS (Play and Learn at School) Teacher
Win Ferguson School
09.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta