Grace Jacobs
Andover
Summary
Compassionate and student-centered elementary educator with experience creating safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments. Skilled in building strong relationships with students and families, collaborating with colleagues, and delivering differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Dedicated to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a lifelong love of learning. Committed to ongoing reflection and professional growth, actively seeking coaching and collaboration to strengthen instructional practices and move student achievement data forward.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Grade 4 Teacher
Hayes Elementary, Fridley Public School District
Fridley, MN
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with interventionists, specialists, and support staff to provide comprehensive academic and behavioral support for students.
- Build positive relationships with students through proactive classroom management and restorative practices that promote belonging and engagement.
- Create structured, developmentally appropriate learning environments that support both academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs using formative assessment data and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Maintain organized records of student progress to inform instruction and communicate effectively with families and educational teams.
- Partner with families through regular communication regarding student progress, classroom updates, and individualized support strategies.
Full-Time Grade 3 Teacher
Adams Elementary, Anoka Hennepin School District
Coon Rapids, MN
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Planned and delivered differentiated instruction to ensure all students felt supported, engaged, and successful.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams and specialists to adapt lessons and meet diverse academic and social-emotional needs.
- Fostered a culturally responsive, inclusive classroom environment where every student felt safe, valued, and respected.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-6), STEM for elementary education
Bethel University
St. Paul, MN12-2023
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative teaching
- Classroom safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Patience and persistence
Certification
LETRS Certified
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Student Teacher- Adams Elementary School, Coon Rapids, MN
Cooperating teacher: Megan Johnson, 3rd grade - August 2023-December 2023
- Planned and implemented standards-based lessons across content areas using a variety of instructional strategies.
- Developed positive relationships with students to foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment.
- Used formative assessments to monitor understanding and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with the cooperating teacher to support classroom management, small-group instruction, and individualized student needs.
- Earned Catalyst Whole Group Certification.
Timeline
Full-Time Grade 4 Teacher
Hayes Elementary, Fridley Public School District
08.2024 - Current
Full-Time Grade 3 Teacher
Adams Elementary, Anoka Hennepin School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-6), STEM for elementary education
Bethel University