Jessie Ray Kelley
Instructor/Educator
Tokyo
Summary
Dynamic English Teacher and Junior High School Band Director with a proven track record at Interac and Riser JHS. Excelled in enhancing student comprehension and motivation through innovative lesson planning and multimedia strategies. Skilled in classroom management and English fluency, successfully fostering critical thinking and a passion for learning in diverse educational settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Interac
03.2016 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Junior High School Band Director
Riser JHS
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Monitored student progress based on detailed weekly lesson plans and assessments.
- Assessed musicians and assigned instruments and parts for songs and concerts.
- Maintained studio of instruments and students in preparation for concert competitions and to secure prominent orchestra roles.
- Organized successful fundraising events, growing the budget for purchasing new instruments and equipment.
- Maintained high standards of behavior by enforcing discipline policies consistently among all ensemble members.
- Reinforced the importance of music education by advocating for strong arts programs within the school and local community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana 04.2001 -
Skills
Classroom management
Team teaching
Lesson planning
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Student motivation
Active listening
Grammar instruction
Student-centered learning
English fluency
Accomplishments
Improving English comprehension and retention, which resulted in higher score achievements by students.
Timeline
English Teacher
Interac
03.2016 - Current
Junior High School Band Director
Riser JHS
08.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Louisiana At Monroe
04.2001 -
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