Jessica Sawtelle
Wingate
Summary
National Board certified and Orton Gillingham trained educator with extensive experience at Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, adept at fostering student engagement and implementing effective classroom management strategies. Proven success in differentiating instruction and enhancing critical thinking through collaborative projects. Strong advocate for parent-teacher communication, ensuring all students thrive in a supportive learning environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st and 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2008 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by employing proactive approaches, including setting high expectations for conduct and consistently enforcing rules fairly.
- Designed lessons for problem-solving, creativity and communication skills.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Served as an advocate for students within the broader school community, working closely with administrators, support staff, and parents to ensure individual needs were met.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study that connected various subject areas for a more cohesive learning experience.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing guided reading groups and individualized instruction plans.
2nd Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.1999 - 06.2004
- Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections, promoting critical thinking skills.
- Organized field trips and special events that enriched the curriculum and provided memorable learning experiences for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
Education
M.D. - Curriculum And Supervision
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08-2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-1999
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Special education support
- Health and wellness
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student engagement
Certification
National Board Certified Teacher - Generalist/Early Childhood
Timeline
1st and 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2008 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2004 - 06.2008
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.1999 - 06.2004
M.D. - Curriculum And Supervision
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Appalachian State University
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