Jessica Miles
East Greenville
Summary
Accomplished ESL educator with extensive experience across Souderton Area School District, Allentown City School District, and Guadalajara, Mexico, adept in classroom management and intercultural competence. Elevated student English proficiency through collaboration and innovative teaching methods. Strengthened partnerships with parents by facilitating communication between home and schools. Mentored new teachers, demonstrating empathy and patience, significantly enhancing learning environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School ESL Teacher
Souderton Area School District
08.2023 - Current
- Strengthened parent involvement as part of a collaborative ESL team through ESL Family night, ongoing parent communication via text and phone calls, conferencing, and impromptu meetings.
- Provided targeted instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build on students’ growing English skills.
- Enhanced English learner engagement in the content area classes by building background, collaborating with the subject area teacher, and prioritizing content and vocabulary.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Provided professional development for all faculty at Indian Crest on the topic of grading and assessment of English learners.
- Shared overview of ESL program at the middle level with Core Team at Indian Valley Middle School.
- Partnered with MTSS team at the middle-level to support struggling English learners.
Elementary ESL Teacher, E.M.C.
Souderton Area School District
08.2005 - 06.2023
- Provided instruction and support for English learners in variety of teaching models: co-teaching, self-contained ELD classroom, and small group targeted instruction.
- Created a safe and welcoming classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to guide instructional planning and improve student outcomes consistently over time.
- Collaborated with colleagues in planning interdisciplinary units, fostering connections across subject areas for deeper understanding.
- Organized engaging field trips and guest speakers related to the curriculum which enriched the overall learning experience for students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet diverse learning needs.
- Served as a mentor to new ESL teachers within the school community; sharing resources, best practices, insights gained from personal experience working with diverse populations of English language learners in an elementary setting.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and in school settings alike.
- Integrated technology tools such as smartboards, iPads, and educational software programs to enhance lesson delivery effectively.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Adult ESL Instructor
Keystone Opportunity Center
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, progress, and areas for improvement to inform future instruction and ensure consistent growth.
- Promoted language acquisition through authentic listening and speaking activities, resulting in improved communication skills among students.
- Developed clear and concise lesson plans tailored to the diverse needs of adult ESL learners, ensuring individualized instruction.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for conversation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating interactive activities and real-life examples in lessons.
Pre-K Teacher
Bright Horizons At United Nations
08.2004 - 07.2005
- Taught class of multilingual pre-kindergarten learners whose home language was not English.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities in Manhattan, NY.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Lincoln Bilingual School
08.2002 - 07.2004
- Provided English immersion instruction in all content areas for fourth grade multilingual learners.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
- Encouraged cooperative group work among students, developing collaborative skills necessary for future success in school and beyond.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques, creating a respectful and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Third Grade Teacher, Sheridan Elementary
Allentown City School District
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Engaged all learners in culturally and linguistically diverse classroom, 90% who had a home language other than English.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
M.A. Bilingual And Bicultural Studies -
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PAB.S. Elementary Education -
Messiah College
Bowmansdale, PASkills
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
- Teaching English to learners of all ages and proficiency levels
- Classroom Management
- Fluent in Spanish
- Intercultural competence
Timeline
Middle School ESL Teacher
Souderton Area School District
08.2023 - Current
Adult ESL Instructor
Keystone Opportunity Center
08.2006 - 06.2007
Elementary ESL Teacher, E.M.C.
Souderton Area School District
08.2005 - 06.2023
Pre-K Teacher
Bright Horizons At United Nations
08.2004 - 07.2005
Fourth Grade Teacher
Lincoln Bilingual School
08.2002 - 07.2004
Third Grade Teacher, Sheridan Elementary
Allentown City School District
08.2001 - 06.2002
M.A. Bilingual And Bicultural Studies -
LaSalle University
B.S. Elementary Education -
Messiah College
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