Jodilyn Blake

  • K-8 Utah Licensed Educator

  • ESL Endorsement

  • Language Arts Endorsement

Teaching experience:

  • Aug 2018 - May 2023 - 8th grade Language Arts, San Juan School District - Blanding, UT

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018  - 6th - 9th-grade Middles School Language Arts, Kamalani Academy - Wahiawa, HI

  • Aug 2015 –May 2017– 3rd-grade Elementary teacher, Gallup McKinley Co Schools – Church Rock, NM

  • Aug 2013 – 2015 – 6th Grade Language Arts, Gallup McKinley Co Schools – CMMS, Gallup, NM

  • Aug 2011-2013 – 2nd-grade teacher, Gallup McKinley Co Schools – Ramah, NM 

  •  Aug 2010-2011 – Reading Coach Gallup McKinley Co Schools – Ramah, NM 

  •  Aug-June 2009-2010 5th grade Dowa Yalanne, Elementary teacher, Zuni, New Mexico

Experienced with implementing instruction integrating Common Core Curriculum and State standards. Committed to reaching all students by adapting lessons to fit each individual’s needs. Creativity based lessons that promote hands on, and minds engaged. Strong communication and teamwork strengths. Ability to communicate effectively with parents and students on goals, growth, struggles, and progress. Experienced in “Understanding by Design” and “SIOP” lesson planning, experience with Linda MoodBell reading strategies, cooperative learning, creating thematic units, cross curriculum, and use of a variety of teaching tools including technology, collaborative projects, and portfolios.  Masterful classroom climate creator and collaborator.

Hobbies

Watercolor

Digital Art

Photography

Nature Girl