Monique Jacobson

Valley View School District 365U, Bolingbrook, Illinois

Aug. 2014– present

3rd Grade Teacher

• Increased math scores from an averaged 26% to 82% as measured by district assessments

• Developed a rigorous and differentiated 4 station rotational Math Workshop to aid in the implementation of the Eureka Math curriculum for a classroom of 25 students

• Cultivated a culture of learning and growth mindset as a member of the Visible Learning Committee

• Managed the First Annual Science Fair for 2nd and 3rd grade teams

• Accommodated lessons with the co-teacher for 9 students with special needs

   

4th Grade Teacher

• Developed a rigorous and differentiated 6 station rotational Math Workshop to aid in the implementation of the district My Math curriculum for a classroom of 28 students

• Collaborated with the team of 4th grade teachers to develop differentiated plans in all subject areas

• Coached 4th grade team teachers on how to alter instruction to accommodate for and use a standards-based report card and how to use the new Eureka math curriculum

• Communicated with parents via weekly newsletters, Remind message services, and positive monthly phone calls to enhance parental understanding of individual learning goals

• Tutored three 5th grade students in reading comprehension for the after school Reading Club

• Implemented a positive reinforcement classroom management system where students earned a daily classroom wage and learned how to budget, save, and spend their money in a class store

• Created an online classroom website with resources for students to expand their learning with parents at home

• Organized a field trip to the Brookfield Zoo for 104 students and 20 chaperones 

Teach for America, Las Vegas, Nevada

6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher

Aug. ​2012 - Aug. 2014

• Designed and implemented a rigorous and engaging science curriculum differentiated for 6th and 8th grade middle school students

• Motivated students to achieve 85% mastery of science standards as measured by district benchmarks through tracking and utilizing diagnostic, benchmark, and weekly test data

• Established a school-wide positive incentive program to encourage positive behavior among students

• Facilitated science museum activity nights to engage families in the science curriculum

• Organized a field trip to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve with 100% funding for 50 students

• Mentored 2 first year teachers on how to differentiate and long term plan with support to their strengths

• Developed and coordinated a College Club to advise middle school students on the importance of college and the logistics of researching and applying to a higher institution

• Coached the Swainston Middle School cheerleading team to support the boys and girls basketball games 

Teach for America, Los Angeles, California

6th Grade Math Teacher

Jun. 2012 - Jul. 2012

• Created and implemented rigorous and interactive mathematics lessons differentiated for 6th grade students utilizing the SMART board

• Coordinated a  summer college fair to inform and excite students about collegiate resources and opportunities