Resume

Jessica Ferguson
www.MyInnerNeedToCreate.com

EDUCATION

Texas Teachers Alternative Certification
Febuary 2013- present
·         Attended training sessions and completed online classes
·         Passed Generalist EC-6 content exam
·         Passed Art EC-12 content exam
·         Completed 30 hours of classroom observation

University of North Texas, Denton, TX
September 1997- December 2001
·         Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Communication Design
·         Minor in Marketing/Advertising
·         Member of Dean’s List
·         Graduated Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Keller Independent School District
Substitute Teacher
November 2013- present

·         Perform essential classroom duties while maintaining district educational and behavioral guidelines.
·         Present educational material employing diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively address each     student’s learning style and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration, cooperative learning, and   individualized instruction.
·         Provide educational continuity by implementing established lesson plans, while exercising professional judgment to introduce new material when appropriate or necessary.
·         Develop and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning.

Omni Visual Media, Keller, TX
Graphic / Web Designer
November 2004- October 2007

·         Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
·         Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
·         Use computer software to generate new images.
·         Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and Internet websites.
·         Produce still and animated graphics for portions of television commercials and shows.


VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Member of Executive Board of PTA, Heritage Elementary, Keller, TX
August 2012- present

·         Lead the committee to organize and host a week long Scholastic Book Fair.
·         Designed and distributed monthly school newsletter.
·         Member of annual carnival committee that successfully orchestrated neighborhood fundraising event.
·         Helped organize, host and decorate Valentine’s Dance

North Fort Worth Alliance Soccer Association
Coach of U5 Girl’s Team Jaybirds
September 2011- November 2013

Coach of U9 Boy’s Team Scorpions
September 2012- May 2013
·         Taught players soccer skills and game fundamentals.
·         Hosted weekly practices and weekend games.
·         Modified coaching to fit the needs of player’s skill levels, attitudes, and learning styles.
·         Stressed work ethics, the importance of sportsmanship, and teamwork to players.

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