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Jessica Madding

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Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Lone Oak Middle School, excelling in curriculum development and effective classroom management. Recognized for fostering student engagement through innovative, project-based learning and building strong relationships with students and parents. Committed to creating a positive learning environment that promotes a growth mindset and academic success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science Teacher - 6th Grade

Lone Oak Middle School
07.2022 - Current
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Developed curriculum that was both engaging and rigorous to ensure students reach the understanding intended by the Kentucky State Science Standards.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Participated in professional development workshops, including Blended Learning Academy, to stay updated on current research based methods and best practices in science education.
  • Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Developed and implemented assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting instruction accordingly.
  • Created a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, rather than failures.

21st Century Grant Program Coordinator

Lone Oak Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Supported financial management of grants by monitoring budgets, tracking expenses, and assisting with audits when needed.
  • Coordinated site visits from KDE to showcase the impact of funding on target populations and communities.
  • Completed MUNIS quarterly and yearly reports to be submitted to KDE.
  • Hired and managed teachers working in after school programming.
  • Developed and implemented after school and summer programming.
  • Conducted routine compliance reviews of grant programs.
  • Worked with community partners to provide programs to students like 4H, karate, tennis and other extra curricular opportunities.
  • Served on LOMS leadership team in an effort to ensure that 21st Century Program aligned with the goals and efforts of Lone Oak Middle School.

Education

Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership

Murray State University
Murray, KY
12-2024

Master of Science - Integrated Studies

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05-2019

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Curriculum development
  • Enforcing rules and expectations
  • Diverse cultural understanding
  • Instructional design
  • Student records management
  • Google classroom
  • Relationship building
  • Collaborating with peers
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Growth mindset
  • Student-centered learning

Certification

  • Licensed Science 5-9

Timeline

Science Teacher - 6th Grade

Lone Oak Middle School
07.2022 - Current

21st Century Grant Program Coordinator

Lone Oak Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2022

Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership

Murray State University

Master of Science - Integrated Studies

Murray State University
Jessica Madding