Jordan M.

Anderson

Address:!

JordanMWetherbee@gmail.com

Phone:!

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814-795-3021

It is my goal to work together with parents to prepare my students for their future inside and outside of the school
setting. There is an endless amount of potential hidden inside each and every child. It is my desire to help each
child reach that potential. I plan to do exactly that by giving them a secure and caring environment in which they
can grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually.

Teaching Experience
Head Start Teacher
February 2015- Present
FCCA Twin Creeks Head Start, Meadville, PA
Plan daily, implementing the High Scope/Gold Curriculum
model
Work daily with a family service worker, co-teacher, and parents
to promote a developmentally appropriate environment for all
children in the areas of gross and fine motor, language, visual,
cognitive and behavioral
Planned and attended a Togetherness Night to ensure a
seamless transition for kindergarten age children
Emphasize parent contact using parents teacher journals,
Remind smart phone app, phone calls, and emails

Education
Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood
Education/ Special Education

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December 2013
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GPA: 3.42
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Westminster College, New

Wilmington, PA

Pre- School Coordinator/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

June 2014- February 2015
Early Learning Academy at the Y, Meadville, PA
Reviewed lesson plans of all classrooms on a regular basis,
assuring that all developmentally appropriate guidelines are
being met
Supervised and evaluated to ensure policy and procedures
were being followed daily
Maintained contact with parents, informing them of their childs
progress, activities and behaviors
Planned activities, organized a classroom environment,
selected materials, and worked with children to best prepare
them with the skills and habits necessary to succeed in school
and their lives

Student Teacher, 3rd Grade

Neshannock Memorial Elementary School, New Castle, PA
Fall 2013
Provided hands on learning experiences in full inclusion class
with learning support students
Created and implemented an interactive ecosystem theme unit
incorporating math, reading, and science
Sent weekly parent newsletters to encourage parent
involvement and build an open relationship

Certification
Instructional 1 Grades PK-4/
Special Education PK- 8

Related Experience
Tutor, Farrell After-School
Program
Volunteer, Lawrence County
Head Start
Volunteer, Walkers
Neighborhood House
Senator, Student Government
Member, First Book Club
Standards Chair, National
Social Sorority
Treasurer, Council for
Exceptional Children

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Teaching Experience Continued

Student Teacher, K-3 Learning Support
Neshannock Memorial Elementary School, New Castle, PA
Created and implemented lessons incorporating students interests, utilizing a variety of teaching
strategies to fit student needs
Collaborated with classroom teacher, paraprofessional, and support staff daily
Adapted instruction and language daily to accommodate a student with diverse cultural background
Created social stories based on student interested and experiences to reinforce correct behaviors
Communicated with parents daily to create a partnership in their childs education

Special Needs, Practicum

George Junior Republic, Grove City, PA
Spring 2013
Performed curriculum based assessments
Kept running, duration, and interval records on a variety of student behaviors to use in plan implementation
Adapted instruction to meet the needs of many grade levels in one classroom
Taught individual, small group, and whole class lessons to students displaying undesirable classroom
conduct and interpersonal skills

2nd Grade Learning Support, Practicum

Hubbard Elementary School, Hubbard OH
Spring 2013
Supported students in inclusion classroom
Adapted lesson plans to meet special needs
Created behavioral plans based on individual needs

Kindergarten- 6th Grade Emotional Support, Field Experience

Cambridge Springs Elementary School
January 2013
Planned and initiated interactive lesson with small groups considering necessary academic
interventions
Observed and implemented self-talk strategies, ignoring, and redirecting
Practiced attribution re-training

Third Grade, Practicum

Hubbard Elementary School, Hubbard, OH
Fall 2012
Created a government unit including assessments
Designed several community based math lessons that generated participation of students

Kindergarten, Field Experience

Cambridge Springs, Elementary School
January 2012
Created a literacy bulletin board incorporating student work
Planned and facilitated daily centers in math, reading, and writing

Professional Development
Developing Life-Long Learners, SAS PD Center

Summer 2015

Keeping Children Safe Strategies from the Field

Spring 2015

New Wilmington Elementary School, Family Math Night, Facilitator

Fall 2012

Family- School- Community Partnerships, Community Resource Project

Narcotics Anonymous, Hermitage, PA

Spring 2011

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