Jordan Smith
Pictou,NS
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts with interactive classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social-emotional and learning skills. Extensive experience meeting diverse individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Frontier School Division
09.2014 - 06.2024
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs while using differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Implemented creative ways to encourage curiosity for new concepts through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Organized extracurricular clubs including a school choir, drama workshops, and student council activities that enriched students' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss progress of students and increase support.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Tiny Tot Early Childhood Centre
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Provided individualized support for children with special needs, enabling them to thrive in the classroom setting.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Enhanced children's learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Assisted in the supervision of field trips and other off-campus activities to ensure student safety and engagement.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English, Minor in Psychology
Saint Mary's University
Halifax05.2012
High School Diploma -
Pictou Academy
Pictou, NS06.2007
Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Relationship Building and Student Rapport
- Positive Learning Environment
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Classroom Management - Restitution, Positive Behaviour Intervention, Second Step in Kindergarten
- Team Collaboration
- Assignment Grading (use of Rubrics and Self-Assessment)
Timeline
Teacher
Frontier School Division
09.2014 - 06.2024
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Tiny Tot Early Childhood Centre
05.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Prince Edward Island
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English, Minor in Psychology
Saint Mary's University
High School Diploma -
Pictou Academy
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