Jessica Schultz
Chicago
Summary
As an early childhood educator, it is my mission and my passion to help young learners navigate the world around them through curiosity, social responsibility, and cultural equity. Students learn best when they are interested, engaged, and involved within the process. In my classroom, there is a strong emphasis on accountability, respect for classroom community and cultural inclusivity. Through the use of traditional and progressive learning tools, I am looking to build an aligned interest partnership with the entire school community and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Frances Xavier Warde
Chicago
09.2021 - Current
- Used a systematic approach to deliver instruction to students using hands-on methods within a co-teaching model.
- Worked closely with the Kindergarten Team and SST to create and administer age-appropriate assessments and track ongoing data for students to inform instruction.
- Collected student data and measured academic and social emotional growth through standards based reports, anecdotal records, checklists, and observations to effectively communicate students goals and achievements with families.
- Served as Literacy PLC group leader for OSP campus. (Prek-3rd)
- Served as member of campus ELA review team, researching various curriculums in order to launch and implement new literacy program for the 2024-25 academic school year.
- Collaborated and consistently met with SLP, and outside providers such as OT's, PT's, and behavior specialists to support students with individualized accommodations and needs.
- Fostered environment that was responsive to social emotional learning for students requiring SST supports and Positive Guidance Plans.
First Grade Teacher
Skinner West Elementary School
Chicago
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Organized, created, and maintained a classroom environment for 34 homeroom students.
- Used scaffolding, differentiation, and small groups to ensure individual support for academic needs.
- Worked with the First Grade team to design and implement assessments for Reading and Math class placement.
- Adapted to virtual learning and hybrid learning using strong communication skills, close progress monitoring tools, and 1:1 lessons to meet the needs of at home and in person learners.
- Worked closely with school case-manager, social worker, and occupational therapist to help support students with individual academic needs, IEPS, Section 504 Plans.
Assistant Teacher, Senior Kindergarten
Francis Parker School
Chicago
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Created, taught, and implemented student-led activities, with the use of age-appropriate academic center-time.
- Took on lead role in place of head teacher when absent.
- Assisted with 1:1 guided reading instruction, kept ongoing documentation and narrative of individual student progress, facilitated monthly literacy assessments.
- Collaborated with staff members & team to support and promote diversity.
Lead Teacher, Junior Kindergarten
Sprouts Academy Preschool
Chicago
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Organized and implemented activities based on emergent learning & anti-bias education theories.
- Worked closely with colleagues and administration to become NAEYC accredited.
- Participant in developing and promoting eco-friendly, green school learning environments through implementation of routines. (LEED)
Education
Masters Degree - Early Childhood Education
Depaul University, College of Education
Chicago, IL05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, & Arts
Ann Arbor, MI06.2014
Skills
- Social emotional learning
- Team collaboration
- Creative teaching strategies
- Music and movement
- Early childhood development
- Family Engagement and Communication
Certification
- Professional Educator License Birth-Third Grade
- Special Education Early Childhood Approval (Pre-Kindergarten)
Educational Theories Programs And Resources
- Wit and Wisdom
- Wilson Fundations
- The Science of Reading
- Heggerty
- Mathodology
- Project Based and Inquiry Based Learning
- Envision Math
- Responsive Classroom
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Frances Xavier Warde
09.2021 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Skinner West Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Teacher, Senior Kindergarten
Francis Parker School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Teacher, Junior Kindergarten
Sprouts Academy Preschool
01.2015 - 09.2018
Masters Degree - Early Childhood Education
Depaul University, College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, & Arts
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