Joshua Christmas
Byram
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Jefferson County School District
Fayette, MS
08.2025 - Current
- Selected as a member of the School Leadership Team, collaborating with administrators and staff to support school-wide decisions, planning, and events.
- Collaborated with parents and community members to support student learning initiatives.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction as needed.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Teacher
Hazlehurst City School District
Hazlehurst, MS
12.2020 - 05.2025
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Teacher's Assistant
Crystal Springs Elementary
Crystal Springs, MS
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Pharmacy Associate
City Drugs Of Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs, MS
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
- Promptly assisted customers by locating items within store, improving retention and building lasting relationships with patrons.
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2020
Skills
- Interactive Teaching and Learning
- Parent and Teacher Conferences
- Quizzes, Tests, and Exams
- Instructional Best Practices
- Classroom Management
- Team Building
- Student Assessment
- Student-Centered Learning
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Hazlehurst City School District
12.2020 - 05.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Crystal Springs Elementary
08.2017 - 11.2020
Pharmacy Associate
City Drugs Of Crystal Springs
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University