Jessica Lorraine Macaraeg

Gilbert, AZ +1-480-***-**** or +63-966-***-**** adms8z@r.postjobfree.com

Primary grades teacher with 10 years of classroom, online, and home-based teaching experience. Searching for a school to contribute knowledge and skills with opportunities for professional growth and development

WORK EXPERIENCE

Head Art Teacher (Likhang Bata Creativity Center)

Mar 2018 - present

● Conducts online and face-to-face art lessons with a focus on art appreciation to preschool, primary and elementary students in individual and group settings

● Maximizes student engagement which leads to a consistent 90% re-enrollment rate

● Creates and implements a training program for teacher development

● Coordinates with the parents regarding students’ progress and feedback

Homeschool Teacher

Jul 2020 - present

● Develops and implements individualized lessons, for a first-grade and a preschool student, aligned with national standards

● Collaborates with parents in creating activities and setting learning goals responsive to students’ needs and interests, such as science projects, video presentations, and art projects

● Utilizes technology, diverse strategies, and positive discipline to increase learning and student motivation by 80%

● Conducts performance and written assessments, and writes quarterly evaluation reports

Substitute Teacher (UP Integrated School)

Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

● Taught a class of 27 first grade students during the third quarter

● Reported the students’ progress to the faculty

● Collaborated with the grade level teachers in creating instructional materials

● Performed class adviser duties such as collection of fees and parent coordination

● Observed, trained, and evaluated a student teacher

Math Content Editor and Textbook Contributor (Phoenix Publishing House)

Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

● Edited the content of primary grade textbooks

● Created virtual supplementary materials for a third grade Math book

Instructor (UP Integrated School)

Jun 2011 - Jul 2017

● Developed and implemented literature-based and experiential learning lessons and instructional materials for kindergarten and first-grade students across different subjects including English, Mathematics, Filipino, Social Studies, Science and Health, and Physical Education

● Demonstrated teaching to undergraduate and graduate classes, organizations, and teachers and administrators from other schools and colleges

● Observed and evaluated students’ academic performance, behavior, socio-emotional, and physical development

● Established and maintained classroom management to maximize teaching time

● Coordinated with parents regarding student’s progress and other student needs

● Organized various school programs including National Language Month, Literature Month, Cultural Awareness events, and Graduation

● Served as a club adviser for the theater club, scouting club, board games club, and writing club with 20 to 40 members each

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Grade Level Coordinator (UP Integrated School)

Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

● Led in the development and monitoring of the curriculum

● Supervised grade level extra-curricular events such as Family Day, Nutrition Talk, and field trips

Star Scouts Head (UP Integrated School)

Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

● Directed teachers and parent officers in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs

● Spearheaded special events like overnight camps, day camp, and fundraisers

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Extensions Services Committee Member (UP Integrated School)

Jun 2015 - May 2017

● Organized trainings and workshops for faculty development Safety & Order, Canteen and Environmental Protection Committee Head (UP Integrated School) Jun 2014 -May 2015

● Coordinated with a team of 6 in developing and implementing guidelines for the safety and order, and canteen and environmental protection of the school

Faculty Club Officer (UP Integrated School)

Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

● Organized the thanksgiving party and team-building event for the faculty and representatives

● Documented important files and events

Resource Speaker (Ronald McDonald House of Charities)

Dec 2012 - May 2015

● Facilitated seminar-workshops on teaching beginning reading to 80 public school teachers and administrators across the country which improved children's reading performance by 30%

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Documentations Committee Member (Curriculum Studies Association of the Philippines Inc.)

Jun 2019 - May 2020

● Organized hard and soft copy of files

● Prepared registration materials during trainings and workshops Sunday School Coordinator (Filinvest Community Christian Fellowship) Jun 2007 - present

● Develops and conducts lessons to preschool, primary and middle school students

● Organizes and coordinates programs with a team of 10 for the Sunday School ministry such as kid’s camp, church presentations, and other special events

Music Ministry Team Leader (Filinvest Community Christian Fellowship)

Jun 2007 - present

● Serves as a song leader and a backup vocalist

● Coordinates with a team of 30 in creating and implementing programs in the development of the ministry

Anniversary Committee Member (Filinvest Community Christian Fellowship)

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

Organized month-long church anniversary events with the different ministry heads and board of deacons

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● Asia Pacific Research Association on Curriculum Studies, Inc.

● Curriculum Studies Association of the Philippines Incorporated

EDUCATION

University of the Philippines Diliman

Masters of Arts in Curriculum Studies, pursued graduate-level coursework (42 units)

University of the Philippines Diliman

Bachelor in Elementary Education Major in Teaching in the Early Grades, Magna Cum Laude 2011

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Skills: Microsoft Office, iWork, GSuite, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere

Interests: Chorale singing, physical fitness, hiking, photography, and video editing

REFERENCES

Ysabel Z. Palileo, UP Integrated School, K-2 Department- adms8z@r.postjobfree.com

Sarah B. Gonzales, UP Integrated School, K-2 Department- adms8z@r.postjobfree.com

Denise B. Manlapaz, Likhang Bata Creativity Center- adms8z@r.postjobfree.com

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