Jordan

Vinson
6329 Wilmington Drive, Burke, Virginia 22015
Phone: 703-472-4167 E-Mail: vinsonjm@dukes.jmu.edu

Objective
Seeking an elementary education teaching position in Fairfax County that will utilize my
dedication to childrens development and their educational needs.

Key Qualifications

Summa Cum Laude graduate James Madison University

Twice published author in professional journals

Extensive experience across elementary grade levels to include students with special needs

Education
James Madison University

August 2010 May 2014

James Madison University (JMU), Harrisonburg, VA, May 2014

Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies; Overall GPA 3.9/4.0; graduated with
Summa Cum Laude honors

Essay Published in e-Vision Journal, Vol. 11 (2010 2011); A Lifetime of Reading

James Madison University

May 2014 May 2015

James Madison University (JMU), Harrisonburg, VA, May 2015

Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education; Overall GPA 4.0/4.0

Research published in Global Education Journal, Vol. 2014, Issue 4, p73-90; Understanding
the Impact of Feedback on Student Writing in Upper Elementary-Aged Children

Relevant Teaching Experience

Mar 2015 May 2015: Student Teacher, Bonnie Brae Elementary School, Grade 3,
Fairfax, VA

Designed units and lessons aligned with, or exceeding, Virginia Standards of Learning for
third grade mathematics, reading, writing, and science

Provided modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from a wide range of
backgrounds, including English as a Second Language learners (ESOL), students with IEPS,
and advanced academic learners

Created a positive behavior management plan actively engaging students to limit behavior
issues, using a variety of techniques to fit situation and child when challenges arose

Analyzed results of formal assessments, including the Electronic Curriculum Assessment

Resource Tool and the Developmental Reading Assessment, and used data to guide
instruction

Collaborated regularly with special education teacher about lesson adaptations and
accommodations for students with special needs

Jan 2015 Mar 2015: Student Teacher, Grade 2, Bonnie Brae Elementary School,
Fairfax, VA

Utilized ongoing informal and formal assessments to measure effectiveness of teaching and
optimize student learning, adapting instruction when needed

Maintained positive lines of communication with families through the creation of a classroom
website

Worked effectively with cooperating teacher and was an active member of a collaborative
learning team

Utilized the Jan Richardson approach to guided reading and implemented regular, frequent,
and explicit writing instruction using the writing workshop framework

Planned and implemented problem solving tasks per unit of instruction; used post-teaching
reflection to guide teacher development and maturity

Sustained balanced literacy and mathematics frameworks

Aug 2014 Dec 2014: Practicum Student, Grade 5, Plains Elementary School,
Timberville, VA

Conducted an exploratory study on the impact of feedback on student writing and published
results in the Global Education Journal

Constructed mathematics lessons aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning, Common Core
State Standards for Mathematics, and NCTM content and process standards

Applied Blooms Taxonomy to objective development

Differentiated instruction based on modifying content, process, and product in terms of

readiness and interest to address students strengths and needs

Aug 2013 Dec 2013: Practicum Student, Grade 4, South River Elementary
School, Grottoes, VA

Prepared developmentally appropriate, student-centered mathematics, social studies, and

science lessons

Compiled a S.M.A.R.T goal portfolio focused on creating, implementing, and reflecting on

formative and summative assessments

Identified and addressed student misconceptions in the areas of mathematics and science

Jan 2013 May 2013: Practicum Student, Kindergarten, Ruckersville Elementary

School, Ruckersville, VA

Administered the Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening and used the data to develop
an instructional plan

Developed an extensive child development case study, detailing the social-emotional,

physical, cognitive, and language development of an individual child

Other Experience
Jun 2014 Present: Caregiver, Private Family, Burke, VA

Provided frequent care and supervision for children under the age of three

Jan 2014 May 2014: Volunteer, Our Community Place, Harrisonburg, VA

Worked with homeless men, women, and children to provide a constructive work environment
and nutritional supplementation

Formulated and implemented a plan to connect Our Community Place in Harrisonburg, VA

to the Haitian Community of Nan Boukan through the use of letter writing, videotaping, and
video interface

Communicated effectively with team members, James Madison University faculty, Our
Community Place leaders, and Nan Boukan liaison

Jan 2013 May 2013: After School Program Volunteer, Grade 3, Spotswood
Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA

Cultivated a love of literacy in a diverse population, with eighty-three percent of students

eligible for free or reduced lunch

Nov 2009 July 2010: Special Olympics Coach, Fairfax, VA

June 2010 Aug 2010: Girls Basketball Coach, Burke Basketball, Burke, VA

Teaching Preparation

Knowledge and proficiency in various forms of classroom technology: Microsoft Word,

PowerPoint, Prezi, iPad, iPod, QR codes, digital photography, digital photo design, movie
maker, Webpage construction, and Google documents

Completed an eight-week behavior management course and sixteen-week course focused on

students with exceptionalities

Awards and Activities

JMU Presidents List, Fall 2011 Spring 2014

James Madison University (JMU) Deans List, Spring 2011

Summa Cum Laude graduate, Spring 2014

Kappa Delta Pi member, Fall 2012 Spring 2014

James Madison University Best Buddies, Fall 2010 Fall 2012