RESUME

Jessica A. Skinner

Jet_ka1980@yahoo.com

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Objective: 

To utilize my skills in an educational setting, while continuing to learn and grow as a professional educator.


​Education:



Master of Arts in Education, September 2010-December 2012
Michigan State University
Program Concentration:  Literacy Education/other

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Bachelor of Science in Education, April 2005 GPA: 3.40
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
 

Major:  Elementary Group Minors
 

Minor:  Mathematics and Science, Early Childhood, Spanish

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, Michigan, December 2000
Program Concentration:  Education

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​Teaching Experience:

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Starr Detroit Academy, Harper Woods, MI

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher, July 2012-present

Create and teach lessons in all subject areas.  Adapt lessons according to individual's needs and learning styles using blended learning computer programs and other differentiated instruction.



Lafayette Academy Charter School, New Orleans, LA
First Grade Teacher, August 2007-May 2012
Created and taught lessons in all subject areas.  Adapted lessons according to individual’s needs and learning styles through differentiated instruction.

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Start the Adventures in Reading, New Orleans, LA
Site Director, October 2008-May 2012
Coordinated tutor/student sessions.  Organized supplies, recorded attendance, and contacted tutors and parents.

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Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Kalamazoo, MI
Summer Youth Employment Program Crew Leader, June 2006-August 2006
Supervised youth during various outdoor jobs, including landscaping and general cleaning of neighborhoods.  Responsible for youth’s timesheets and evaluations.

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Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI
Substitute Teacher, April 2006-December 2006
Substitute in all areas, elementary, middle school, high school, and special education and paraprofessional positions.

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The Looking Glass Preschool and Daycare, Kalamazoo, MI
Preschool Teacher, October 2005-April 2006
Taught lessons in all subject areas, including Large Muscle, Math, Art, Science and Reading and Writing.  Developed school-wide Science Units based on designated curriculum. 

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Lincoln International Studies School, Kalamazoo, MI
Intern Teacher, January 2005-April 2005
Taught all content areas to first graders in a dual immersion program using various techniques based on the needs of individuals.  Developed techniques to have an organized, controlled and positive learning environment.

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Paw Paw Early Elementary School, Paw Paw, MI
Pre-Intern Teacher, August-December 2004
Developed hands-on, interesting and organized lessons in math and science for second graders.  Also, collaborated and co-taught lessons with a fellow intern.

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Northglade Montessori School, Kalamazoo, MI
Pre-Intern Teacher
Taught various Kindergarten Montessori lessons that were developed by the classroom teacher, including individual, small group and whole-class lessons, as well as helped students to stay on task with their studies.

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Spring Valley Elementary School, Kalamazoo, MI
Pre-Intern Teacher
Assisted the classroom teacher in a first and second grade classroom with Accelerated Reading program tests, spelling and reading activities.

 

Professional Work Experience:



National City Bank, Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI
Customer Service Representative July 1999-February 2005
Processed customer transactions including checking and savings deposits, mortgage payments, account withdraws, ATM deposits, answered telephone calls, serviced customer requests on account information and provided positive customer relations

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Awards:

Crew Leader Award, Y.O.U, August 2006
 

Western Michigan University Dean's List, 2002, 2003 & 2004
Certificate of Achievement, 100% Customer Service Surveys, October 2004

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Honors:

Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society 2004-present

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Hobbies/Interests:

Reading, learning, bowling, camping, swimming, music, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.