Jessie Li

510 S. Burnside Ave. #8G | Los Angeles, CA 90036 | (909) 282-8018 | jessieli12@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an Elementary School Teaching position
EDUCATION
2042 Multiple Subjects Credential
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
GPA: 3.42 Deans List 4 Semesters

December 2014

May 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Jefferson Elementary School Lennox, CA
2nd Grade Student Teacher
October 2014 December 2014
Adapted to a school with a high percentage of English Learners
Assimilated quickly into a different culture and demographic setting
Differentiated with the use of SDAIE strategies, visuals, student participation, movement, modeling, and student grouping
Attended professional developments on Common Core math standards and the new California English Learner standards
Established a safe and respectful environment by modeling and encouraging appropriate social behavior
Provided opportunities for problem solving and reflective thinking
Created an effective learning environment by creating functional and attractive displays, such as bulletin boards and charts
Participated in parent teacher conferences
Farragut Elementary School Culver City, CA
4th Grade Student Teacher
August 2014 October 2014
Developed a sense of community and care in the classroom
Implemented a positive reinforcement classroom management plan to establish mutual respect among students and teacher
Promoted optimism and perseverance in students attitudes
Held high expectations to help students achieve academic excellence
Integrated creative learning strategies, such as arts integrated lessons, to keep students engaged and motivated
Identified student needs and worked with staff members to help students manage health, behavior, and learning problems
Worked in a small environment of collaboration and communication among students, teachers, administration, and parents
Cooperated in school wide supervision of students during out of classroom activities
Paint Lab Santa Monica, CA
Kids Camp & Workshop Teacher
Instructed and managed behavior in mixed age classes ranging from K-5
Encouraged students to be unique and express themselves through different mediums of art

June 2014 Present

College Bound 4 Kids Los Angeles, CA

1st Grade Teachers Assistant
June 2014 August 2014
Graded assessments and provided appropriate feedback for student growth and parental interest
Helped carry out instruction in the classroom, including leading lessons and helping individual students or small groups
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Loyola Marymount University Childrens Center Los Angeles, CA
Caregiver
Built a relationship based on trust and security and prioritized the students needs and safety
Promoted learning through questioning, self discovery, and play
Emphasized communication and problem solving skills
Art Smart at Westside Leadership Magnet School Marina del Rey, CA
Developed and instructed art lesson plans based on the state standards for a 1st grade class
Promoted the importance and benefits of art education and art integration with other subjects
SKILLS
Language: Speaks Mandarin, Understands some Spanish
CPR Certified

September 2011 May 2014

January 2012 April 2012