Resume

Jessica E. Boller

7303 Spring Cypress Road

Spring, TX 77379

jessica.boller@gmail.com

Objective
To obtain a position in Elementary Education, and apply skills I have acquired through field experience and academic preparation.

Education
Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA
August 2003-December 2007, BS Elementary Education, Grades 1-6

Parkview Baptist High School, Baton Rouge, LA
August 1999- May 2003

Teaching Experience

Teacher, St. Jean Vianney Catholic School, Baton Rouge, LA (8/2008-6/2009) Responsible for creating and implementing approved lessons and assessments in Spelling, English, Math, Reading, and Social Studies for two 5th grade regular education classes.
Teacher, Gonzales Primary, Gonzales, LA (12/2007 - 6/2008) Responsible for observing, creating, and implementing approved lessons in English Language Arts for one 4th grade inclusion class, and two 4th grade regular education classes.
Student Teacher, Central Elementary, Prairieville, LA (Fall 2007 Phase I) Responsible for observing, creating, and implementing approved lessons in all subjects for a 2nd grade inclusion class.
Student Teacher, Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary, Baton Rouge, LA (Fall 2007 Phase II) Responsible for observing, creating, and implementing approved lessons in Math and Science for a 4th grade class.
Professional Practice Blocks II, Math and Science at Brookstown Elementary, Baton Rouge, LA (Spring 2007) 4th and 5th grade.
Professional Practice Blocks I, Social Studies and Language Arts at Duplesis Elementary, Prairieville, LA (Fall 2006) 3rd grade.

Related Work Experience
Student Worker, LSU Continuing Education, Baton Rouge, LA (2003-2007)
Assisted in organization of programs for students of all ages. Organized participant rosters and financial transactions for summer camps. Provided training for new employees, and was responsible for management of applicant’s records and personal data.

Activities in College
American Red Cross and CPR certified

Homebound Tutor (3rd Grade)
Personal Tutor (4th Grade)
Member of Chi Omega Sorority 2003-2007
Over 200 hours of community service in Louisiana
TAF Organization Member
Habitat for Humanity Organization Member

Being a Teacher

“A leader is not necessarily a person who holds some formal position of leadership or who is perceived as a leader by others. Rather, a leader is one who is able to affect positive change for the betterment of others, the community, and society. All people, in other words, are potential leaders.” -A.W. and H.S. Astin.

I believe I have truly come to my fullest potential as a leader through my confidence formed and experiences gained at Louisiana State University. It is through my knowledge gained while studying elementary grades education that I feel I have become such a positive influence on others.

Though teachers are often considered leaders by many people, I feel it is their ability to affect such a positive change on others that truly makes them the leaders they are. Through teaching, I believe I am able to positively affect change for the betterment of others – especially young children.

In the classroom, I am there to act as their guide through acquiring knowledge. I am not only their mentor or leader in the classroom, but also, I am their advocate in the community. As a teacher, I must realize that young children do not necessarily have a voice in their own education, and it is my responsibility to be their voice. For example, in continuing to study and further understand the development of young children, I am aware of their need to be continuously engaged in the lesson at hand. When students are engaged in a lesson it means that their creativity is about to swing into action, and when creativity is involved I believe that higher order thinking can take place.

Ultimately, I want to be a teacher in order to affect positive change for the betterment of others, the community, and society. More specifically, I hope to become a teacher that will affect positive change for the betterment of young children. I want to use my knowledge gained both in and outside of the classroom to positively change the way society feels about the education of young children.

Accolades

I have received praise throughout my college career. Below you will find quotations from evaluations and reference letters highlighting my character and work ethic.

"Jessica conducts herself very professionally. When disciplining the students she uses a demeanor, but remains consistent and fair" - Cynthia Newman, mentor teacher, Central Elementary

"The students were very engaged throughout the lesson. Jessica created a stress-free, relaxed setting for her activity by giving the students thorough directions and demonstrating each step before they acted." - Janet Kirshner, university supervisor, LSU

"Jessica does a great job of addressing the different learning styles in her lessons for the students." - Susan Pritchard, special education teacher, Central Elementary

"The students seem very relaxed with you [Jessica] teaching them. You have a way of being fun, but also are demanding their attention at the same time. Yourteaching environment proves to be very stress-free and controlled."- Ashley Llaneza, mentor teacher, Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary

"Jessica has performed a valuable service to the community by participating in the service-learning program at Louisiana State University." Jan Shoemaker, director for CCELL, LSU

"Jessica exhibits a great enthusiasm for teaching and learning. She works collaboratively with other teachers and welcomes constructive criticism, using it for basis of personal growth." Janet Kirshner, university supervisor, LSU

"You will interview many prospective teachers this year, but you will not find one who has so vividly demonstrated her ability to turn a child's life around as Jessica Boller has done." Beth Tope, instructor, LSU

Pictures

Myself using a KWL chart on science skills presented in our unit at Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary.

4th grade students learning the color wheel in science at Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary.

4th and 5th grade students from Brookstown Elementary learn about conservation on a fieldtrip to Blackwater Conservation Park.

4th grade student designing a book cover for 'All About the Author' comprehensive curriculum unit project at Gonzales Primary.

4th grade student researching 'All About the Author' to complete a comprehensive curriculum unit project at Gonzales Primary.

Students from Gonzales Primary reading a Big Book in small differentiated groups.

4th grade students from Gonzales Primary learning about mairne life before the LEAP Test while on a fieldtrip to the aquarium.

5th grade students working on Totem Pole activity in Social Studies class at St. Jean Vianney Catholic School.

The completed pole in our classroom for display for all the students to admire.

Students using manipulatives in math to discover grouping in division.