WELCOME TO
JESSICA NUNES'
Professional E-Portfolio
ABOUT ME
Throughout my life, I’ve approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and a ceaseless desire to succeed. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences, and exceptional personal and professional relationships. I own a photography business and have had plenty of in-class, hybrid, and virtual teaching experience. I have made my mark on Rider University by serving as Vice President of my class, becoming a senator in the Student Government Association, student taught during the COVID-19 pandemic, and graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2021. If you want to learn more about me, click the link to view my resume.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
HOOVER SCHOOL, BERGENFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BERGENFIELD, NJ
Preschool Teacher, Tenure Track
SEPTEMBER 2023- MARCH 2024
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Instruct 15 preschool students between the ages 3 and 4 years old in a positive and supportive class environment
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Conduct full group and small group literacy and math lessons and followed The Creative Curriculum
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Help students reach their individual goals and learn fundamental development skills
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Differentiated instruction for English language learners and for students who have IEP’s
COUNTY ROAD SCHOOL, DEMAREST PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DEMAREST, NJ
Kindergarten Teacher, Maternity Leave Replacement
JANUARY 2023- JUNE 2023
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Instructed 18 kindergarten students in all subjects
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Conducted full group and one-on-one literacy and math groups
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Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting student engagement
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Built strong relationships with the students and their families
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Used different types of manipulatives to help support learning in math and phonics
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Implemented multiple classroom management systems to ensure an optimal learning environment and keep students focused and engaged
HAWORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL, HAWORTH, NJ
2nd Grade Teacher, Maternity Leave Replacement
SEPTEMBER 2022- DECEMBER 2022
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Instructed 19 second-grade students in all subjects
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Formed strong caring relationships and connections with the students
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Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning and feel safe
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Differentiated instruction for students with limited English proficiency
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Communicated frequently with parents, teachers, and administrators to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
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Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in student's individualized student plans
4th Grade Teacher, Medical Leave Replacement
APRIL 2022- JUNE 2022
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Adapted to the position quickly and efficiently and provided support to all students and families during the unexpected transition
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Instructed 25 fourth-grade students in class and virtually in all subjects
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Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student's needs and interests
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Confer with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems
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Developed and instructed high-quality lesson plans according to the NYS standards
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher, K-5
OCTOBER 2021- JUNE 2022
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Worked with students in all grades
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom
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Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student's needs and interests
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Confer with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems
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Taught classes in the area of specialization and supervised school activities
College Student Intern, Fieldwork, 3rd Grade
JANUARY 2021- MAY 2021
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Instructed 23 third grade students in-class and virtually in all subjects
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Create and implement lesson plans in all subjects
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Grade and assess classwork, homework and exams, and provide the cooperating teacher with evaluations and grades.
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Implement classroom management to ensure an optimal learning environment and keep students focused and engaged
College Student Intern, Fieldwork, 4th Grade
SEPTEMBER 2020- NOVEMBER 2020
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Virtually instructed 28 fourth-grade students in all subjects
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Provided individual and group lessons using break-out rooms via Zoom
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Created and implemented lesson plans teaching mathematics and literacy
College Student Intern, Fieldwork, 1st Grade
FEBRUARY 2020- MARCH 2020
Taught 20 first grade students in all subjects
Provided individual and group instruction on mathematics and phonics; used read alouds to target audio learners, increase comprehension, and vocabulary
Monitored behavior at all times; promoted diversity and fostered inclusivity
Supervised group literacy talks to encourage communication and socialization
College Student Intern, Fieldwork, Kindergarten
FEBRUARY 2019- MAY 2019
Collaborated to create and implement daily lesson plans to 15 kindergarten students
Monitored and used classroom management to help promote communication and foster socialization and cohesion
College Student Intern, Fieldwork, 3rd Grade & 4th Grade Self-Contained Classroom
FEBRUARY 2019- MAY 2019
Provided individual instruction in self-contained classroom to 10 special needs students in third and fourth grades
Assessed and graded classwork, assignments and exams in mathematics, writing and spelling
Monitored behavior in and out of classroom; encouraged socialization; promoted sportsmanship and kindness
CERTIFICATIONS
GOOGLE LEVEL ONE EDUCATOR
Certified, 2019
NASPA CERTIFIED PEER EDUCATOR
Certified, 2020
FLIPGRID
Certified, 2020
KAHOOT
Certified, 2020
BOOK CREATOR
Certified, 2020
NEW JERSEY PROVISIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATION
Certified 09/2023
Initial Cert: 04/2022
CPR, FIRST AID, & AED Certified
November 2023
The American Heart Association
"The best teachers teach from the heart not from the book"