Jason Rosser
Dalton
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction. Seeking part-time work during summer and possibly during the school year.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Blue Ridge School
08.2023 - Current
- Created safe, accessible, and caring classroom environment
- Cultivated a well-manged classroom by establishing expectations based on clear rules
- Created and implemented a defined set of routines to support both students who had Pre-K experience and those who were entering school for the first time
- Ensured classroom was a safe space for all students to learn and develop through nurturing student/teacher relationships based on empathy, understanding, and trust
- Responsible for grade-level planning of phonics, writing, read-alouds, and interactive writing
- Co-planned math, science, social studies lessons
- Developed and applied differentiated instruction in whole group, small group, and individual lessons
- Applied analysis of assessment data to inform/adjust instruction
- Worked diligently to involve parents in both academic and social progress through frequent communication and accessibility
- Co-developed and implemented various behavior plans/interventions and adjusted based on data collected
- Participated in multiple IEPs and worked closely with school psychologist and speech pathologists to advocate for student access to services
Student Teacher Block IV
Eastside Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- 600+ hours worked with a classroom teacher to learn about standards and methods for achieving the best results for students
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs
- Led intensive, one-on-one and small group reading and math interventions
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline
- Worked closely with mentors to refine my skills and grow as a teacher
- Worked extensively in small-group ESS setting
Student Teacher Block III
Beaverdale Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- 250 hours worked as a student teacher in a 3rd grade homeroom class
- Worked with students daily on guided reading, guided math, and other small-group exercises
- Helped students with morning work each day
- Participated in STEAM and other extracurricular activities
- Taught independent lesson plans in ELA, math, and science.
Student Teacher Block II
Beaverdale Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- 200 hours worked as a student teacher in a homeroom kindergarten classroom
- Worked with students each day on phoneme and sight words using flash cards and other materials
- Worked with students in small math groups each day with an emphasis on manipulatives
- Helped students improve writing skills through read-backs, punctuation review, etc
- Taught independent lesson plans in ELA, math, and social studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA05.2023
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
Endorsements
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement with focus on ABA
- ESOL Endorsement
Prior Education
- Dalton State College, Dalton, GA, 2020, present
- Calhoun High School, 1994
Certification
- Georgia Teacher Certification - Elementary - 2023
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Blue Ridge School
08.2023 - Current
Student Teacher Block IV
Eastside Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Teacher Block III
Beaverdale Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Student Teacher Block II
Beaverdale Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dalton State College
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