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WHITE
5052 Falling Water Road Nolensville, TN 37135
(901) 219-0821 jaywhite2211@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Germantown, TN
08/2004 05/2014
Kindergarten Teacher
Motivate and engage students in the learning process through innovative tools and activities that enhance learning.
Create engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
Utilize the Istation educational system to enhance student assessment, instruction, and reporting capabilities.
Execute differentiated instruction and assessment to impact students with various learning styles.
Work with teachers and administrators to develop strategies for instructional improvement and to integrate researchbased strategies that yield high academic growth.
Provide instructional support and coaching to faculty and staff and plan/lead staff development workshops.
Interact with parents regularly through email, newsletters and conferences to discuss academic progress and
behaviors.
Hold multiple leadership roles and participate in extracurricular activities, including serving as a sponsor for the
following clubs: Art Club (2012-2014), Running Club (Creator and Sponsor, 2009-2012), Cheerleading Sponsor
(2006-2009), and Jump Rope Sponsor (2004-2006).
Achievements & Awards:
Serve as a key Kindergarten Team leader and event planner, including organizing and overseeing Kindergarten
Staggered Week, field trips, and End of the Year Program for teachers and students.
Developed summer camp (including curriculum) for incoming Kindergarten students.
Achieved consistent gains in Istation reading scores for students.
Achieved score of significantly above expectations (Level 5 Teacher) on 2013-2014 evaluation.
Recognized as the Riverdale Terrific Teacher of the Week in April 2009 and October 2010.
Named 2004-2005 Shelby County Education Association New Teacher of the Year.
Won Science Fair (1st Place Kindergarten, 3rd Place School Wide).
Leadership Roles:
Presenter, Faculty Meeting, Higher Order Thinking Skills (Spring 2014)
Presenter, Shelby County Schools In-service, Poetry in the Kindergarten Classroom (Spring 2009)
Presenter, Kindergarten Orientation Night (2005-2014)
Grade Level Chair (2006-2008; 2010-2011)
Member, School Improvement Plan Development Committee (2008)
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher from The University of Memphis (Spring 2012)
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher from Crichton College (Spring 2010)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS