Jermone Pledger
Atlanta
Summary
Dedicated education professional with experience in middle school teaching. Adept at designing engaging curriculum, managing diverse classrooms, and fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere. Valued for adaptability, strong communication, and ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to achieving meaningful educational outcomes and supporting school-wide goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Middle School Teacher (Adamson- Rex,GA)
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that fostered creativity and innovation.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Led parent-teacher conferences, effectively communicating student progress and addressing concerns.
- Participated in curriculum development committees, contributing insights to improve educational programs.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Enhanced classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
CDL Driver (OTR)
Over The Road Trucking
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Pick-Up and deliver freight for various customers
- Regional and Coast to Coast
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption for regulatory compliance.
- Trained new drivers on company policies and safe driving practices, fostering team development.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely communication regarding shipment statuses and promptly addressing concerns.
- Provided excellent customer service during pickups and deliveries, fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Paraprofessional/ Varsity Football Coach
Chamblee High School
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted Teachers from 9-12 Grade in a classroom setting
- Varsity Football LB/DL Coach
- Junior Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator
- Facilitated small group activities, fostering collaborative skills and peer interaction among students.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support to enhance learning outcomes.
- Assisted in managing classroom behavior, promoting a positive and conducive learning environment.
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson plans and student engagement.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement individualized education plans for students.
Production Lead
Sugar Bowl Bakery
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw production workflows, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational processes and best practices.
- Streamlined production schedules, enhancing efficiency across multiple shifts.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing downtime and increasing output reliability.
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, placing orders for raw materials and supplies as needed to avoid stock shortages or delays in production schedules.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
Student Athlete
Mississippi Valley State University
05.2015 - 11.2020
- Division 1 Student- Athlete who devoted an average of 30 hours per week to training, practices, meetings, travel, and game competition while completing a challenging Health Physical Education and Recreation degree.
- Selected by coaches to lead team through summer practices and drills. Motivated players during games and serves as a liaison between players, trainers, and coaching staff.
- Collaborated with coaches to develop personalized training plans enhancing athletic performance and skill development.
- Demonstrated commitment to team goals through consistent attendance and participation in training sessions.
- Led initiatives for community service projects, enhancing university's engagement with local organizations and promoting teamwork outside of sports.
- Gained valuable experience in goal-setting processes by working closely with coaches to develop customized improvement plans based on individual strengthsweaknesses.
Camp Counselor
Camp Best Friends
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitor children from ages five to twelve at Bessie Branham Recreation Center.
- Exposed campers to new activities and sports at age-appropriate paces.
- Fostered positive learning environment, demonstrated positive behaviors, and modeled teamwork.
- Offered caring emotional and social support to children experiencing difficult events.
- Achieved targets for service usage by evaluating current levels and adjusting strategies.
- Managed safety by enforcing rules and regulations of recreational facilities.
- Enhanced participation and satisfaction with improved outreach and user engagement.
Education
Bachelor's - Health Physical Education & Recreation
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Norcross High School
Norcross, GA05.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Communication
- Time Management
- Active Listener
- Critical Thinking
- Growth mindset
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Middle School Teacher (Adamson- Rex,GA)
08.2025 - Current
CDL Driver (OTR)
Over The Road Trucking
02.2022 - 04.2025
Paraprofessional/ Varsity Football Coach
Chamblee High School
06.2021 - 10.2021
Production Lead
Sugar Bowl Bakery
05.2021 - 02.2022
Camp Counselor
Camp Best Friends
05.2017 - 08.2017
Student Athlete
Mississippi Valley State University
05.2015 - 11.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Norcross High School
Bachelor's - Health Physical Education & Recreation
Mississippi Valley State University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 2012 GHSA 6A State Champion
- 2013 GHSA 6A State Champion
- Earned Athletic Scholarship to Mississippi Valley State University
- 2x Student Athlete of the Week
- Team Captain
- 2016 Division 1-AA Pre-Season All American Nominee