Jessica Hinds

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

616.403.8521
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no
one can take it away from you.”
jessicahinds5@gmail.com BB King
Learning…the single most important thing in any classroom; learning academics,
29115 Bambi Place learning to be valued, learning that each person is a vital part of the classroom
Boerne, TX 78006 environment. For every student that enters my classroom, I hope that these are the
learning gifts that they tuck away in their hearts and minds and carry with them well
beyond their single year with me.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Elementary Education/
First Grade Teacher
Group Social Studies
Pine Creek Elementary/West Ottawa Public Schools-Aug. 2016-June 2019
Minor: Elementary
Certification
Responsibilities included maintaining safe learning environment, working
Grand Valley State University
collaboratively with parents to enhance student learning, and participated in
2013-2016
professional learning communities. Cultivated positive relationships with students,
created an engaging learning environment, and used assessment to drive student
Criminal Justice
growth. Enjoyed differentiating instruction to meet the best needs of all students,
Minor: Psychology
including English Language Learners.
Grand Valley State University
2007-2012
Curriculum Experience
• Reading Street
• Math Expressions
CERTIFICATIONS • MindUp
Texas Educator Certification •
Assessment Experience
Core Subjects (EC-6) • DIBELs Next
Core Subjects (4-8) • Fountas and Pinnell running records
• Reading Street
Social Studies (4-8)
Committees
• PBIS committee and attended district wide PBIS meetings
In Progress: ESL
• Open House
Supplemental expected mid- • Celebration of Learning
July 2019 • Sunshine Committee
 Jessica Hinds

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

616.403.8521 EXPERIENCE continued

jessicahinds5@gmail.com First Grade Student Teacher
Lakeshore Elementary/West Ottawa Public Schools Jan. 2016-April 2016
29115 Bambi Place Gradually assumed all the responsibilities over a first grade classroom. Organized and
Boerne, TX 78006 planned daily activities using assessment to drive instruction. Implemented a variety of
assessment tools to enhance learning. Created plans to help ELL students be
successful. Organized classroom environment to increase learning. Attended
collaborative meetings with grade level team members.
CORE
COMPETENCIES Second Grade Teacher Assistant
Lakeshore Elementary/West Ottawa Public School
Classroom Management Sept. 2015-Dec. 2015
Collaboration
Experiences included working with small groups during math and reading,
Positive Relationship with
implementing daily routines and helping students grow across all areas of curriculum.
Students
Assisted a student with a cognitive impairment in the areas of reading and safety.
Organization
Student Motivation Third Grade Group Leader
T.E.A.M. 21 After School Program
Assessment West Kelloggsville Elementary/Kelloggsville Public Schools
Aug. 2014-Aug. 2015

REFERENCES Provided assistance to a group of 25 third graders after school with homework. Planned
Krista Visser and implemented activities to help students grow physically, socially, and emotionally.
Pine Creek Elementary
Principal
visserk@westottawa.net
810.513.9161

Shalonda Owens OTHER EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Cooper Upper Elementary
Former Principal
sowens@livoniapublicschools.org • Training and depth of understanding on how trauma affects students
616.293.4300 • Long term Substitute Position-1st Grade
• Worked as a Juvenile Correctional Officer
Heather Field • Volunteered in a variety of classrooms across West Michigan
Pine Creek Elementary • Babysitting for multiple families for 10+ years
First Grade Team Member
• Red Cross Certification
fieldh@westottawa.net
248.535.7071 • Dean’s List several times at GVSU