Jessica Holtz
Greenwood
Summary
Distinguished educator with a proven track record at Phalen Leadership Academies, adept in classroom management and leveraging technology integration to enhance academic performance. Excelled in fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning, significantly contributing to curriculum development and instructional best practices. Committed to relationship building, ensuring a supportive and dynamic educational environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Phalen Leadership Academies
01.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
Teacher
Greenwood Community School Corporation
09.1997 - 12.2022
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ball State University
Muncie06-1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative learning
- Technology integration
- Data-driven instruction
- Instructional best practices
Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate - Indiana Department of Education.
Timeline
Teacher
Phalen Leadership Academies
01.2023 - Current
Teacher
Greenwood Community School Corporation
09.1997 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ball State University
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