Jacqueline Godinez
Everett
Summary
As elementary education professional, brings proven track record of nurturing students' growth through innovative teaching methods and supportive classroom atmosphere. Possesses strong commitment to team collaboration and consistently adapts to evolving educational needs. Recognized for effective communication and classroom management skills that contribute to positive learning experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Greater Boston Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and adapted instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Organized field trips and special events that enriched the curriculum and provided memorable learning experiences for students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher
Greater Boston Academy
08.2016 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging curriculum fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth in young learners.
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress and tailor instructional approaches.
- Collaborated with families to support children's development and address individual needs effectively.
- Organized and led activities promoting creativity, motor skills, and language development in a classroom setting.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment encouraging exploration and positive interactions among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, enhancing communication and collaboration for student success.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Consistently met or exceeded state standards for Pre-Kindergarten education through effective lesson planning and delivery.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Preschool Teacher
Child Development Center, CDC
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood development.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encourages creativity and social interaction.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns.
- Assessed children's learning needs to tailor educational activities effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA01.2021
Skills
- Phonics instruction
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development
- Field trip planning
- Music appreciation
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Play-based learning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Greater Boston Academy
08.2025 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher
Greater Boston Academy
08.2016 - 06.2025
Preschool Teacher
Child Development Center, CDC
02.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Cambridge College