Jessica Barnett

321 Beall St NW, Lenoir NC 28645 · (828)-729-5004 · hoplandjl@appstate.edu

September 14, 2020

Caldwell County Schools

1914 Hickory Blvd. SW, Lenoir, NC 28645

Phone: 828-728-8407

Fax: 828-728-0012

To whom it may concern,

I am honored to be considered for a student teaching position at an elementary school in Caldwell

County. Teaching in my own community is my aspiration. I have always been inspired by the teachers in
my life and hope to share that same encouragement with our future generations.

Appalachian State has prepared me for this opportunity through a rigorous elementary education
program. I was exposed to classes dedicated to research-based pedagogy, classroom diversity, and
technology integration. Previous field experience in two other Caldwell County elementary schools has
been invaluable. The chance to create, implement, analyze, and reflect on my own lesson plans has
given me a chance to put theory into practice. I am still so eager to practice more of my teaching skills
and to learn from a full-time elementary classroom experience.

Many experiences have prepared me for working in schools. The one that is the most influential to my
career choice was being a camp counselor for three summers. All the students learned so much over
the week I had with them. It was fun, exciting, structured, and productive time. It was also inclusive to
group formations and relationship building. I had interactions with all types of students, quiet or loud,
behaved or misbehaved, and found them all to have curiosity, and a need to share about what they are
experiencing. These interactions with students and parents over the summers as well as customer
service training at Chick-fil-A have given me strong interpersonal skills.

I am excited for the opportunity to observe and work alongside experienced educators.

Sincerely,

Jessica Barnett (Maiden Name Hopland)

 Jessica Barnett
321 Beall St NW, Lenoir NC 28645 · (828)-729-5004 · hoplandjl@appstate.edu

Objective
My goal is to obtain a student teaching position and ultimately a teaching position for upper elementary
grades in Caldwell County and to use my passion, experience, and education to develop students and
inspire them to become lifelong learners.

Education
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY January 2014 - May 2017

Course work in Literary Analysis and all general education courses.

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY August 2017 - May 2021

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

 Honored on the Dean’s List all four semesters of my Distance Education Elementary Program.
 GPA 3.84

Experience
Volunteer in Children Ministries, LENOIR PRESBYTERIAN: LENOIR, NC August 2018 – March 2020

 Administered age appropriate lesson plans and games

 Fostered student teacher relationships
 Taught as a Vacation Bible School and Sunday School Teacher

Team Leader, CHICK-FIL-A SMITHS CROSSROADS: LENOIR, NC February 2017– August 2019

 Managed daily operations and Finances

 Operated both front counter and kitchen positions
 Trained and recalibrating team members
 Encouraged teamwork, collaboration, communication, reasoning, and conflict resolution

Summer Staff Assistant, DOE RIVER GORGE MINISTRIES: HAMPTON, TN Summer 2014 – Summer 2016

 Received extensive education in student counseling and group dynamics

 Oversaw eight children and their activities ages 8 to 18 for a 6-day periods
 Trained and supervised summer staff on counseling and high adventure activities
 Organized summer staff and leadership program events
 Resolved and Informed parent’s inquiries
 Documented incident report forms