Molly Jordan
Marion,IA
Summary
Energetic retired Master Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles and personalities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Linn-Mar Community School District
Marion, IA
08.1992 - 11.2021
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Integrated technology into 25% of daily lesson plans.
- Liaised with other faculty and staff to monitor halls, bathrooms, playgrounds and lunchrooms.
- Implemented and led ongoing discussions and application of the Seven Habits of Happy Kids.
- Teacher Leader role for multiple years as a Curriculum Facilitator.
Bank Teller, ATM Manager, and Floater
First Trust & Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.1986 - 08.1993
- Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
- Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
- Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
- Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
Education
No Degree - Education
Learner’s Edge Online Courses
OnlineMaster of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA05.1992
Skills
- Behavioral improvements
- Standardized tests
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Knowledgeable using both Apple and PC computers
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Activity Planning
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary education
Affiliations
- Who's Who Among America's Teachers
- Biltmore Professional Women's Award Recognition
- American Legion Auxiliary
Certification
- Iowa Elementary Teacher License - through 2025
- Mandatory Child and Dependent Abuse Training
- LETRS Literacy Training
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
– Maya Angelou
Timeline
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Linn-Mar Community School District
08.1992 - 11.2021
Bank Teller, ATM Manager, and Floater
First Trust & Savings Bank
06.1986 - 08.1993
No Degree - Education
Learner’s Edge Online Courses
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Coe College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mount Mercy University
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