Keisha Jordan
Pittsburgh
Summary
As elementary education professional, brings proven track record of nurturing students' growth through innovative teaching methods and supportive classroom atmosphere. Possesses strong commitment to team collaboration and consistently adapts to evolving educational needs. Recognized for effective communication and classroom management skills that contribute to positive learning experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
Professional Nanny
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided care for four children ranging from 9 months-6 years
- Created and implemented a curriculum and lesson plan that was differentiated based off the age of the children
- Created well balanced meals
Young and Older Toddler Teacher
Tender Care Learning Center Inc.
04.2015 - 04.2020
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative, and problem-solving skills
Preschool Teacher
Mt Ararat Baptist Church
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed safety and security of all children under care
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development
Head Start Lead Teacher
Brightside Academy
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Enhanced 3-5-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
Education
Master’s - Early Childhood Education
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA02.2025
Bachelor’s - Instructional studies, Special Education
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA01.2013
Skills
- Completing physical assessments
- First Aid/CPR
- Team building
- Phonics instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
- Terri Lynn Lokoff Teacher of the Year award 2019
- Mental health First aid training
Certification
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Professional Nanny
06.2020 - 08.2021
Young and Older Toddler Teacher
Tender Care Learning Center Inc.
04.2015 - 04.2020
Preschool Teacher
Mt Ararat Baptist Church
02.2014 - 03.2015
Head Start Lead Teacher
Brightside Academy
01.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelor’s - Instructional studies, Special Education
Point Park University
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Master’s - Early Childhood Education
Carlow University
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