Jessica A. Stearns
(814) 573-2410
[email protected]
Enthusiastic, accommodating, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to develop differentiated, hands-on lessons which will capture students’ imagination and encourage the academic growth of every child.
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a teaching position which will utilize my strong passion for children’s development, together with skills and experience that will enable me to make a significant difference at your school.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA
Bachelor of Arts, May 2013
Early Childhood and Special Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.915 Major GPA: 3.964
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Anticipated Masters of Education, January 2016
Elementary Education K-8 Math and Science
GPA: 4.000
CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania Certification in Early Childhood Education, PreK-4th grade
Pennsylvania Certification in Special Education, PreK-8th grade
Pennsylvania Certification in Middle School Mathematics, Grades 7-9
Master's Degree in K-8 Math and Science Curriculum
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Middle School Math Special Education Teacher
Mercer Middle/High School, Mercer, PA, July 2015-Present
>Conducted beginning of the year and middle of the year NWEA testing where 91% of my students showed
improvement in foundations of algebra I
>Designed differentiated math centers to individualize instruction
>Developed behavior plans which increased student motivation and responsibility with homework completion
Long Term Substitute Teacher in 3rd-4th Grade Learning Support
Mercer Elementary, Mercer, PA, March 2015-June 2015
> Designed differentiated lessons
> Developed Individualized Education Plans
> Conducted IEP meetings
> Responded to inquiries from students and families in a respectful manner
>Adept at tracking and recording student progress
>Administered school-wide NWEA testing
>Facilitated Wilson Foundations basal lessons
Paraprofessional
Mercer Elementary, Mercer, PA, October 2014-March 2015
>Deliver instruction in the absence of lead teacher
>Liaise among regular education teacher, special education teacher, students
Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps
East Elementary (Greenville Area School District), Greenville, PA, August 2013-July 2014
>Designed and implemented an after school tutoring program, “Homework Club” and organized a summer school program
> Conducted AIMSweb benchmarking assessments that provided the framework for RTII implementation and tiered instruction
>PSSA remediation and administration
>Planned and facilitated Family Reading and Math Nights
Substitute Teacher
Reynolds Elementary, Greenville, PA, February 2013-June 2013
>Adjusted quickly to different teacher’s classrooms and routines
>Established a rapport with students and teachers whom requested me as their sub
>Facilitated another teacher’s plans on the spot while incorporating my own teaching styles
Student Teacher in 3rd – 6th grade Learning Support
Reynolds Elementary, Greenville, PA, fall 2012
> Planned differentiated lessons
>Managed behaviors of a student with an ED
>Incorporated behavior contract using student interest and behavioral goals
Student Teacher in 1st Grade General Education
Reynolds Elementary, Greenville, PA, fall 2012
>Incorporated multiple subjects into lessons
>Facilitated science based thematic unit on Agriculture
>Progressed Monitored and analyzed data to plan and facilitate differentiated reading intervention groups
>Planned and administered both performance based and achievement based assessment
K-3rd Grade Autistic Support Practicum
Moraine Elementary, Prospect, PA, April, 2012
>Created and implemented social story
>Planned and facilitated earth day lesson
8th Grade Learning Support Practicum
Austintown Middle School, March, 2012
>Conducted research for Westminster's Kindle II Project
>Planned and co-taught alternative and intervention lesson
>Gathered data to plan behavior contract for off-task student
>Used curriculum based measurement to inform instruction
>Attended Ohio IEP meetings and implemented Ohio IEP's and state
standards
2nd and 1st Grade General Education Practicum
Mohawk Elementary School and Jamestown Elementary School, PA, November 2011 and January 2011
>Created and facilitated a social studies unit
>Conducted and analyzed a DRA
>Administered high frequency and counting assessments
>Designed an interactive bulletin board
ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE
Tutor: Waite and DiGregorio families, Greenville, PA, April 2013-June 2014
Assistant Cross Country Coach: Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School; Jamestown, PA, 2012
Camp Erin: Camp Kon-O-Kwee, Fombell, PA, June 2012
Bullfrogs and Butterflies Christian Daycare Center: Greenville, PA, spring 2012
Special Olympics Track and Field Volunteer: Western Beaver School District, Midland, PA, 2011,2012
Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher: St. Margaret's Church, Jamestown, Pa, 2009- 2012
Family Math Night: New Wilmington Elementary, PA, November, 2011/ East Elementary, PA, January, 2014
New Wilmington PTO Babysitter: New Wilmington, PA, 2010- 2011
Camp Invention: Mercer Elementary School, PA, June 2015 and June 2016
Extended School Year Teacher: Mercer Area School District, PA, June-August 2016
Candice Berner Scholarship Committee: Mercer Area School District, PA, April 2016- Present
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Human Development Graduate Course: Westminster College, Spring 2013
PACEC Presentation: Kindle II Project: Harrisburg, PA, November, 2012
Undergraduate Research & Arts Celebration Presentation: Kindle II Project: Westminster College, April, 2012
IEP Writing Workshop: MIU4, Spring 2012
Project Learning Tree: Westminster College, Spring 2011
CPR and First Aid: Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps, Spring 2014
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Coalition for the Protection of the Unborn, Vice President
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Foundations Chair and Vice President
Prospective Students and Families, Westminster College Education Department, Student Representative
Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society
Council for Exceptional Children
Pi Sigma Pi Honor Society
Mortar Board Senior Honor Society
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Promethean Board NWEA Testing Dashboard
Microsoft Publisher iPad
Microsoft Excel SMARTBoard
Microsoft Word PowerSchool
Microsoft PowerPoint Think Central
AIMSweb