JESSICA M.

SHUFF
79 Superior Road, Rochester, New York 14625 • (706) 414-6561 • Jmoo8830@gmail.com

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA May 2010

Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education with Mathematics Endorsement
RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Reading Endorsement May 2014
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, Statesboro, GA
Masters of Education in Instructional Technology and School Library Media May 2020

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

ALLENDALE COLUMBIA SCHOOL, Rochester, NY, Kindergarten Teacher Oct 2018-Present

· Teaches kindergarten students collaboratively with a co-teacher to meet students’ unique social
emotional and developmental needs.
· Collaboratively plans project-based learning units with co-teacher and all specialist teachers to
provide a well-rounded, integrated curriculum.
· Develops unique, project-based learning units based on student interest.
· Integrates technology experiences into the kindergarten classroom.
· Developed K-5 English Language Arts curriculum collaboratively with a team of teachers during
the 2018-2019 school year.

BAYVALE ELEMENTARY, Augusta, GA, Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher Aug 2013-June 2018
· Taught early childhood education to an at risk, high poverty student population.
· Served on the leadership team as first grade department chair.
· Used data from diagnostic assessments to inform instructional decisions and monitored student
growth through assessments.
· Integrated subjects for students to develop cross-curricular connections.
· Implemented appropriate interventions and maintained Response to Intervention progress.
· Planned lessons collaboratively with grade level, ESL, and special education teachers.
· Initiated a community donation to fund a school vegetable garden and promoted a partnership
with Augusta Locally Grown.
· Trained district English Language Arts teachers and planned ELA kindergarten curriculum.

DUNWOODY & CRABAPPLE ACADEMY, Metro Atlanta, Georgia Pre-K Teacher Aug 2010-May 2013
· Planned weekly lessons based on Bright From the Start standards.
· Tracked students’ developmental needs through weekly assessments and lessons.
· Modified the classroom environment to reinforce theme.
· Created individualized behavior plans to improve student behavior.
· Incorporated calendar math, phonological awareness, and phonics into daily routine.
· Supported English Language Learners with visuals, props, and songs.
· Maintained assessment data, work samples, and anecdotal notes in student assessment files.
· Communicated effectively with parents, fellow teachers, and administration.
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

· Bayvale Teacher of the Year 2016-2017

· WJBF Golden Apple Teacher 2016-2017
· Model first grade English Language Arts teacher for Richmond County School District

References Available Upon Request