Jeanisha Whetstone
25 4th Avenue Southwest
Birmingham, AL 35211
Cell: 205-356-0288
jlwhet@uab.edu
Profile
 Highly qualified and motivated beginning teacher with a passion for enriching the minds of young children with varying
backgrounds and learning styles
Experience
Erwin Intermediate
Center Point, AL
Reading Interventionist
01/13-current
 Utilize school literacy programs in order to evaluate students’ literacy skills and provide appropriate reading and writing
support services.
 Collaborate with teachers individually to identify the literacy needs of students, to set learning goals and targets, and to
problem solve with teachers to develop best practices for continuous academic growth of students in literacy
 Maintain and submit accurate and up-to-date management records of all students’ progress.
Brighton Middle School
Bessemer, AL
Substitute Teacher
08/08- current
 Fulfill the role of absent teacher
 Provided instruction to students at teacher’s request
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Provided a positive, safe, and secure learning environment for students and teachers
 Implemented small and whole group instruction through Scott Foresman reading program
 Supervised and disciplined students in order to maintain orderly behavior in and out of classroom
 Worked 10- 15 days per month. Consistently requested due to my exceptional classroom management skills and instructional
techniques
 Developed lessons as needed
 Administered weekly assessments
Sally Beauty Supply
Hoover, AL
Sales Representative
09/10- 08/12
 Worked flexible hours in order to satisfy the needs of the store
 Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with product specific questions, recommending products, and
resolving customer complaints
 Developed a trusting and supportive relationship with staff and customers
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
06/10 – 12/12
Early Childhood/Elementary Education (Graduation date: December 2012)
 Completed observation hours in child care facilities and public schools in order to satisfy class requirements.
 Developed and implemented student –centered, hands- on lesson plans in core subjects to implement in a classroom setting.
 Conducted experiments and developed lessons using the Alabama Math Science Technology Initiative (AMSTI) resource
kits.
 Completed extensive field experiences in public schools that required teaching all core subjects for several consecutive
weeks.
Clinical Experience
 Glen Iris Elementary School (Second Grade) - Tutored students struggling in reading and math during summer program
 YWCA Birmingham (Kindergarten-Fifth Grade) - Tutored students in all core subjects attending an after school program
 Vestavia East Elementary (Fifth Grade) - Assisted and observed teachers’ teaching style in all subjects. Assisted students as
needed.
 Midfield Elementary (First Grade) – Conducted several tutoring sessions to help a struggling reader.
 Hueytown Elementary (Third Grade) – Developed and implemented student-centered and hands -on Math, Science, and
Social Studies lessons over the course of several weeks. Utilized Alabama Math Science Technology Initiative (AMSTI)
resources in order to complete lessons.
 UAB Child Development Center (Preschool) – Interacted with students in order to assess areas of development.
 Grantswood Community School (Kindergarten)- Internship
 Developed and implemented hands on lessons while incorporating the Common Core standards
 Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction according to students’ needs
 Supervised and disciplined students in order to maintain orderly behavior in and out of classroom
 Utilized the Promethean board, ELMO, and other various forms of technology to develop and implement
instruction
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Skills
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Utilized Alabama Math Science Technology Initiative (AMSTI) resources in order to develop and
implement lessons
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet
Able to effectively operate the Promethean board and ELMO
Able to operate copier and fax machine effectively
CPR/First Aid certified
ARI Training completed
Honors/Awards
 3.8 GPA
 Dean’s List
 Kappa Delta Epsilon Honorary Educational Fraternity
 The National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society
 Presidential Honor Roll
References
Professional references are available upon request.
Website http://jlwhetstone.weebly.com/index.html