Jessica Ramirez
Dallas
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with experience delivering standard based instruction and differentiating learning to meet the needs of diverse students. Skilled in structured literacy practices, small-group intervention, and standards-based assessment to support academic growth. Committed to creating an engaging, inclusive classroom environment that fosters strong student achievement and positive relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Douglas County School System
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Teaching in a general education elementary classroom.
- Developed and implemented education plans based on the Georgia standards of Education.
- Managed student’s behavior by creating an environment adjusted to their physical, social, and developmental needs.
- Work with individual students and small groups to develop skills and accommodate student IEPs and different learning styles.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Douglas County School System
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Support the lead teacher in working with physically and intellectually disabled children.
- Help students with physical or behavioral disabilities; move, lift and position them.
- Help students with feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Work with individual students and small groups to develop skills and conduct instructional exercises allocated by the teacher.
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored strategies that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
Education
Specialist Degree - Elementary Special Education
Mercer University
Macon, GA 08.2025 - 02.2026
Master of Arts - Elementary Education with ESOL Endorsement
Mercer University
05.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Special Education, Applied Psychology
Mercer University
08.2016 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Alexander High School
Skills
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Standards-based lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Small-group teaching
- Science of Reading aligned literacy instruction
- Classroom management
- Student data analysis
- Progress monitoring
- ELL accommodations
- Special education accommodations
- Curriculum development
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- ESOL Endorsement
- Certified Special Education Teacher
Timeline
Specialist Degree - Elementary Special Education
Mercer University
08.2025 - 02.2026
Master of Arts - Elementary Education with ESOL Endorsement
Mercer University
05.2024 - 05.2025
Teacher
Douglas County School System
08.2023 - 05.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Douglas County School System
08.2016 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Special Education, Applied Psychology
Mercer University
08.2016 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Alexander High School