Jessica P.
Private tutor in Nashville, TN
Education
B.S. in Education with math emphasis ESL certified Currently getting Master's in Educational Leadership
Experience
I also tutor online through Skype sessions. Private Tutor (January 2005 - current) Private Contractor • Speciality in math (k - 8), Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and higher level maths • Created lesson plans for students in all subjects needed in tutoring • Private tutored all subjects and all grades • Communicated with parents about students progress • Created creative units and lessons plan personalized for the student to help in the subject of struggle Young Entertainers Private Tutor (August 2011 - current) • Created lesson plans for students who were actors in a Broadway musical and/or on set for television • Created lesson plans for all subjects (math, science, history, and language arts) • Traveled with Broadway shows and was the private teacher for the children in the play • Worked on television sets and was the private tutor for young actors • Worked in recording studios and was the private tutor for young musicians • Communicated progress of students with parents and educators • Created hands on activities and projects for students to do while on the road • Planned field trips and activities to different destinations to all the cities toured in and/or shot on location in Math/Algebra Teacher- 8th grade (August 2013 - October 2014). • Created a learning environment that was safe for all students where they could participate and learn • Planned lessons that helped target the SPIS and student success on TCAP • Worked with co-workers to plan the most efficient ways to reach all students • Created hands on and real world activities for students to relate to math • Participated in an after school tutorial program for struggling students and created the curriculum followed • Taught pre-AP algebra to G/T students Math/Algebra Teacher and Math Department Head- 8th grade (August 2012 - August 2013). • Head of math department - Organized and planned instruction for the math department and lead meetings • Created a learning environment that was safe for all students where they could participate and learn • Implemented new teaching strategies such as talk moves and student discourse within the classroom • Planned lessons that helped target the TEKS and student success on STAAR • Worked with co-workers to plan the most efficient ways to reach all students • Created hands on and real world activities for students to relate to math • Participated in a before and after school tutorial program for struggling students • Taught pre-AP algebra to G/T students Math Teacher-7th and 8th grade (August 2010 – May 2011) • Created lesson plans for students with learning differences • Organized and completed IEP data for all students • Communicated learning style of all students to their parents • Organized and completed a detailed analysis for all students progress in math class • Worked with co-teachers to plan interventions for students and lesson plans • Planned differentiated instruction for all math classes • Created hands on activities for students • Created active inspire lessons for students Math Teacher-7th and 8th grade (August 2009 – May 2010) • Created a learning environment where all students could be successful and feel safe • Planned lesson plans that helped target the new standards and helped students relate to the content in real world situations • Worked with co-teachers to come up with a plan to help the students be successful on TCAP • Created a plan to remediate students that helped them fill in the gaps that they needed • Participated in after school activities to help build community between the me and the students Math Teacher-7th grade (Jan 2009 – May 2009) • Worked with co-teachers creating lesson plans and common test so our students could work together become successful together • Planned lesson plans that were standards targeted to help kids achieve the goals they needed to reach for the year • Implemented hands on activities that helped students relate math to real world situations Math Teacher-7th and 8th grade (Aug 2008-Dec 2008) • Plan lesson plans that are student centered and incorporate manipulatives • Implemented a class management system that promotes student learning and helps with time management • Shares ideas and lesson plans with co-teachers in the same subject area • Created a parent involvement atmosphere to promote student learning Math Teacher-8th grade (Aug. 2006-May 2008) • Create lesson plans that incorporated hand-on activities • Conducted math TAKS lab classes • Held an after school math tutorial program • Implemented a class management system that promotes student learning Long-term Substitute-8th grade math (Feb. 2006-April 2006) • Created lesson plans for 8th grade math • Worked in an after school TAKS tutoring program Student Teaching-7th grade (Aug. 29-Nov. 30, 2005) • Created lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities • Created tests and quizzes to monitor students access • Implemented a positive discipline plan that promoted student responsibility and problem solving skills • Helped with an after school tutorial program tutoring students who needed help in certain areas of math • Implemented group instruction on certain lessons to help create a diverse environment
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Saturday in the morning
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away at my regular hourly rate, Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I have many interest besides my passion for education. I love music and I play piano and sing. Music has always been a part of my life growing up. I love the arts whether it is acting or singing. I also play sports and did gymnastics. My favorite sport is basketball.
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