Jessica Mossholder
Winchester
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Leader of Multi Tiered System of Support Commitee
Frederick Douglas Elementary School
Winchester VA
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational interventions to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes for Tier 2/3 students.
- Collaborated with staff to establish curriculum standards aligned with district goals and state requirements.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform instructional strategies.
- Evaluate current intervention efficacy
2nd Grade Team Leader
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester VA
07.2024 - Current
- Led team in implementing educational programs, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to assess curriculum effectiveness, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new teachers, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to school policies.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for resource allocation.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Lead Mentor
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Winchester, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated peer-to-peer support sessions to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Mentored and developed teaching staff through professional development workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Evaluated classroom practices, providing feedback to enhance teaching effectiveness and student performance.
- Oversaw mentoring program for new teachers, ensuring smooth onboarding and professional growth opportunities.
- Developed strategies for improving retention rates among mentees by addressing common challenges faced during the program.
- Designed tailored mentoring plans to meet individual needs, resulting in improved outcomes for all participants.
- Implemented regular check-ins with both mentors and mentees to ensure they were feeling supported throughout their journey together.
2nd Grade Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
Master Reach Teacher
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Winchester VA
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with educators to implement curriculum changes and improve classroom engagement.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for instructional improvement and support targeted interventions.
- Developed coaching plans tailored to individual teacher needs, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management and lesson planning techniques.
- Strengthened communication between teachers, parents, and administrators through regular progress updates and meetings.
- Helped build a culture of high expectations by setting clear goals for teacher performance improvements based on data analysis findings.
- Promoted data-driven instruction by assisting teachers in the analysis of student performance data.
- Elevated instructional quality by conducting regular classroom observations and providing specific feedback for improvement.
- Improved classroom management practices through targeted coaching sessions and constructive feedback.
4th Grade Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester, VA
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and comprehension.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student progress through varied evaluation methods, tailoring instruction to meet diverse needs.
3rd Grade Virtual Teacher
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Winchester, VA
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Assists students virtually in achieving completion of objectives. Provides regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students relative to their performance
- Communicate students' progress toward realizing academic and character development goals with families on a regular basis
- Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and assessment virtually
Team Leader
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Winchester, VA
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Disperse important information to team and field relating questions
- Organize team elements such as newsletters, field trips, student concerns
- Build high morale among the team to enhance collaboration and performance
1st Grade Teacher
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Winchester, VA
07.2012 - 06.2021
- Self contained traditional general education classroom, dual language team settings, and a collaborative coteaching classroom model.
- Collaborate throughout each day with grade level and content teams, sharing responsibility for all students at all times
- Work with a team in a dual language educational program that promotes English and Spanish biliteracy and bilingualism
- Collaborating with the Cooperating Teacher to plan activities and provocations to promote interest and interaction with the children
- Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous for all students
- Building genuine relationships with parents and caregivers to collaborate on best practice for each unique child
Education
Associate of Science - University Studies
Shenandoah University
Winchester, V05-2012
Skills
- Confers with parents, administrators, specialists, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with students, staff, and families
- Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a 'roll-up-my-sleeves' attitude
- Strong record of successful student growth through data collected over the course of a decade
- Strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families and colleagues
- Commitment to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration
- Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in lesson planning and unit design
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Motivating teams
Timeline
Leader of Multi Tiered System of Support Commitee
Frederick Douglas Elementary School
07.2025 - Current
2nd Grade Team Leader
Winchester Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Lead Mentor
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Master Reach Teacher
Frederick Douglass Elementary
07.2024 - 06.2025
4th Grade Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
07.2022 - 06.2024
3rd Grade Virtual Teacher
Frederick Douglass Elementary
02.2021 - 06.2021
Team Leader
Frederick Douglass Elementary
07.2016 - 07.2019
1st Grade Teacher
Frederick Douglass Elementary
07.2012 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - University Studies
Shenandoah University