Jessica McDonough
1234 Sample Lane.
Houston, TX 77336
H (281) 123-4567 C (832) 123-4567;
Education / Certification
M.Ed. Educational Administration, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX August, 2009
M. Ed. Elementary Education, University of Louisiana, Monroe, LA, 2005
BA University of Louisiana, Monroe, LA, 2004
Superintendent Certificate EC-12, Texas, Expected completion date, February, 2012
Principal Certificate EC-12, Texas
Teacher Certificate EC-4 Generalist, Texas
4-8 Generalist, Texas
ESL Supplemental, Texas
Elementary 1-6, Louisiana
Supervisory/Leadership Experience
Assistant Principal, Huffman Intermediate/Copeland Elementary
Huffman, TX 2009-Present
- Supervised implementation of curriculum for Math/Science, Grades 2-5
- Administered campus activities including school clubs, committees, and ceremonies
- Evaluated and provided guidance for a variety of teachers throughout school using the district’s evaluation instrument and informal observations and conferences
- Implemented behavior system which incorporated positive behavior intervention supports
- Analyzed and tracked data using DMAC
Team Leader, Huffman Intermediate School
Huffman, TX 2008 - 2009
· Implemented support for teachers through professional learning communities
· Provided support for teachers by providing resources, implementing collaborative groups, and providing direct support for teachers
· Directed meetings to address concerns and provide problem-solving strategies
Branch Manager, Monroe Telco Federal Credit Union
West Monroe, LA
· Created branch operations and procedures manuals
· Provided support for employees through leadership, providing solutions to problems, and handling customer complaints
· Managed branch and provided problem solving support
Teaching Experience
Elementary Writing/Math Teacher
Huffman Intermediate School, Huffman, TX, 2007 - Present
· Created writing curriculum that incorporated higher order thinking skills
· Integrated variety of teaching strategies to keep students highly motivated about learning
· Analyzed testing data to track progress of students and mastery of objectives
· Maintained positive relationship with students and parents while setting expectations high for all students to achieve
Elementary Math/Science Teacher
Purple Sage Elementary, Houston, 2006-2007
· Integrated variety of teaching strategies to keep students highly interested in school
· Implemented small group intervention strategies to improve mastery of objectives being taught
· Created collaborative environment to improve teaching strategies among fifth grade teachers
Elementary Reading/Writing Teacher
Central Elementary School, Calhoun, LA, 2005-2006
· Implemented parent reading and math nights to keep parents involved in the learning process
· Analyzed and tracked data to determine student progress
· Analyzed and tracked data to determine student progress
· Integrated a variety of teaching strategies to reach all learners
Elementary Teacher
Lincoln Elementary, Monroe, LA, 2004
· Incorporated small group activities into the curriculum
· Implemented collaborative groups to aide teachers in using a variety of teaching strategies
Additional Training/Professional Development
TCASE Behavior Academy, Austin, TX, May, 2011
Camp Tepsa Conference, The Woodlands, TX, October, 2010
TEPSA Conference, Austin, TX, May, 2010
C-Scope Curriculum Conference, San Antonio, TX June, 2010
Capturing Kids Hearts, Huffman, TX, June, 2009
PDAS Training, Region 4, Houston, TX, June, 2009
ILD Training, Region 4, Houston, TX, June, 2009
“Co-Teaching for Inclusion” Region 4, Houston, TX, January, 2009
“Reading First” Baton Rouge, LA, July, 2004
Presentations
McDonough, J. (2005, May). Unplanned Effects of Instruction. Presentation at District Professional
Development In-service, Monroe, LA.
McDonough, J. (2005, November). Reliability Coefficient. Presentation at School Professional
Development In-service, Calhoun, LA.
Civic/Community Service
Head Basketball Coach
Huffman Youth Basketball, Huffman TX, 2007-2011
· Coach boys and girls basketball teams from first through sixth grade
· Teach students team-like attitude
· Implement plays and strategies to help students understand how to work as a team
Softball Pitching Coach
Huffman, TX, 2007-2008
· Teach students skills to pitch correctly
· Implement problem solving strategies to correct pitching errors
References
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