JESSE T.

SPICER 
148 Virginia Street
Carleton, Michigan 48117
spicerj@salineschools.org

SUMMARY 

This resume is intended to showcase my leadership abilities, my ability to take on great

responsibility within the district, and my passion to assist both staff and students to grow to
their greatest potential.

Professional Experience  

Fifth Grade Teacher 

Heritage School
Saline, MI - August 2017- Current
 
Kindergarten Teacher 
Eyler Elementary School
Carleton, MI- August 2015- June 2017

Third Grade Teacher 

South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Ypsilanti, MI- June 2012- August 2015

Leadership Experience 

Heritage School Improvement Team 

● Collaborate with the school improvement team to design plan
● Lead school improvement meetings with staff
● Meet with administration

Heritage MTSS Pilot 

● Make data-based decisions
● Cultivate innovative instruction for reading interventions
● Support students reading growth across the 5th grade level

Science Department Chair 

● Make decisions on NGSS for K-4 curriculum
● Meet with grade level teams to discuss new instructional practices
● Plan and host school and district-wide family science nights
Career Achievements  

● Boasted a yearly average growth of over 154% in both math and reading according to the NWEA standardized test.
● Held an average parent satisfaction rate of 97% over seven years in the classroom.
● Engaged students using a variety of teaching techniques and methods to ensure an equitable learning experience for
each child; methods include cooperative learning, learning centers, small group instruction, and problem-solving
activities.
● Remained highly active within the school community working directly with parents within the classroom, held fall and
winter parent/teacher conferences, referred students to the RTI team to provide students with learning services,
attended IEP meetings, and participated as a member of the professional development committees.
● Held several positions of leadership across three districts. Charged with identifying, planning, and presenting for the
professional needs of the staff within the schools.
● Hosted summer learning opportunities for students in Kindergarten through Eighth-Grade in all subject areas.
● Coached pre-service student teachers from Eastern Michigan University as they prepared to enter into their student
teaching semesters.

Education

Concordia University Ann Arbor, MI April 2018-Present

Master’s of Arts in Special Education
GPA: 3.91
Anticipated graduation date of June 2020

Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI  January 2008- May 2012
Bachelor’s of Arts in Special Education
GPA: 3.4

REFERENCES 

Laura Washington Heritage School Principal ​washingl@salineschools.org​ 734-474-9447

Lynn Adams Heritage Fifth Grade Teacher ​adamsl@salineschools.org​ 734-730-5469
Nicole Brunell Heritage Special Education Teacher ​tuccin@salineschools.org​ 313-205-7372
Gina Russell Airport Schools Reading Specialist ​ginamrussell@outlook.com​ 734-755-5659

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