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Jill Smolar

Whitesburg

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Carroll County Board of Education, excelling in curriculum development and student engagement strategies. Fostered strong parent relationships and enhanced student achievement through tailored instruction. Adept at mentoring peers and implementing effective reading and mathematics teaching methods, creating a supportive and productive learning environment.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Carroll County Board of Education (Whitesburg Elementary)
08.2019 - 05.2025
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Classroom Teacher

Carroll County Board of Education (Temple Elementary)
08.2000 - 05.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
  • Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Payroll Clerk

Bibb Manufacturing
08.1984 - 08.2000
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of West GA
Carrollton GA

Reading

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Student engagement strategies
  • Effective parent engagement
  • Curriculum development
  • Reading and writing instruction
  • Mathematics teaching

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Carroll County Board of Education (Whitesburg Elementary)
08.2019 - 05.2025

Classroom Teacher

Carroll County Board of Education (Temple Elementary)
08.2000 - 05.2019

Payroll Clerk

Bibb Manufacturing
08.1984 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of West GA

Reading

Walden University

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