ROSEANN JARRELL, M.ED. 126 Downing Court * Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Phone: 504-392-2916 * Email: rj128bafa@westpost.

net Educator / Education Consultant ~ Accommodating ~ Caring ~ Committed ~ Patient ~ Highly enthusiastic teaching professional with over 30 years of hands-on teachin g experience. Talent for creating stimulating explicit teaching lesson plans, wh ich support student needs and encourage growth and development. Proven ability f or incorporating manipulatives, cooperative learning projects, and thematic unit s to encourage student learning, promote collaboration, and celebrate cultural d iversity. Versatile person who maintains a focused, productive, and controlled a cademic environment. Trustworthy educator, with good communication and interpers onal skills to foster strong relationships within the school community. Areas of expertise include: * Assessment Tools * Child Abuse Recognition * Cooperative Learning * Creative Learning Environment * Early Childhood Intervention * Guided Reading * Group Discussions * Learning Centers * Student Motivation * Kindergarten Literacy * Dyslexia * Use of Manipulatives * Comprehensive Literacy EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Master of Education; Major: Curriculum and Instruction University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Bachelor of Science; Major: Elementary Grades Our Lady of Holy Cross College, Algiers, LA Elementary Grades * Reading Specialist * Kindergarten TEACHING EXPERIENCE ALLEMANDS ELEMENTARY - DES ALLEMANDS, LA 1982 - 2010 Math Resource Teacher Instruct 18 at-risk students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, during an 18-wee k program. Teach 24 high achieving students in Kindergarten to 2nd grade, during four 9-week programs. Also act as the educator who assists those afflicted with dyslexia. Develop lesson plans that set high expectations, but meet each child' s unique academic goals. Offer one-on-one and small group support to assess and support students' needs. Design projects to enhance high achieving students' pro blem solving and critical thinking skills. Create individualized lesson plans fo r dyslexic students. * Utilized a variety of manipulatives including literature, creative writing, mu sic, and others to encourage student learning, and present further opportunities to increase their background knowledge of Hurricane Katrina and other important events. * Picked random students to answer class discussion questions in order to raise class participation levels and ensure children remained focused. * Taught kindergarten at risk students writing and reading skills including phon ics instruction. ROSEANN JARRELL Page 2 of 2

* Created thematic units such as Seasons, Holidays, Different Cultures, Patrioti sm, and many others to help students learn more about themselves and the other p eople around them. * Proposed and received over $20,000 in grants to benefit the school in various areas. * Served on the School Level Committee for 13 years as Co-Chair. Worked closely with parents and colleagues to identify and obtained needed resources for studen ts' with varying needs. * Established a warm classroom setting where each child felt safe, special, care d for, and appropriately challenged. Taught self contained kindergarten classes. Responsible for all subjects. Specia lized in mainstreaming special education students and gifted students into class . Taught self contained first grade class. Responsible for all subjects. Specia lized in looping k students to first grade class. RIVER OAK ACADEMY - BELLE CHASSE, LA 1973 - 1982 1st Grade Teacher Taught in a private school that educated students from 1st to 12th grade. Create d and implemented lesson plans in accordance with school curriculum and state st andards. Provided clear and consistent directions to keep the class focused and on-track. Incorporated multisensory activities, cooperative learning projects, a nd learning centers to meet students' various learning styles. Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and foster a positive and nurturing learning environment. * Modeled correct behavior, and used role-playing and responsive classroom techn iques to improve students' socialization skills, promote peer support, and minim ize negative behavior. * Provided plenty of praise and positive reinforcement to boost each child's sel f-confidence and self-esteem. * Selected and presented a new reading and phonics program for the elementary st udents, which allowed children to at least meet, if not exceed, grade level stan dards. * Designed a take-home activity package to help prepare Kindergarten students fo r 1st grade. * Acted as textbook coordinator and helped introduced the achievement testing pr ogram. * Developed multicultural themes to celebrate cultural diversity. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LASIP Mathematics Training, 1999 Various courses focusing on: Literacy, Comprehensive Reading, Louisiana Writing Project, Cooperative Learning, Whole Language, Outcome-Based Education, and others

HONORS Recognized for contributions to Professional Development for Quality Louisiana P ublic Schools 1995-96, 1997-98, 1998-99 Recognized in 2,000 Notable American Women - 1994 Therapeutic Foster Parent Award - 1992, 1993 Teacher of the Year - Allemands Elementary, 1992 Louisiana Criteria of Excellence - 1985-86 Teacher of the Year River Oaks- 1979