Jordann Garrett

Educator and educational psychology professional with 7+ years of experience supporting student growth through individualized instruction, goal setting, progress monitoring, feedback, coaching, and data-informed decision-making. Master's degree in Educational Psychology with graduate study in positive psychology, leadership, coaching, and human development. Experienced in helping students identify learning goals, recognize obstacles, develop actionable strategies, monitor progress, and adjust approaches to improve performance.

Skilled at building collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, and support systems to promote student success, independence, and long-term development.

Middle School Math Teacher - Shelby City Schools - Shelby, OH

(2019-06 - 2026-06)

• Develop, implement, and refine individualized learning plans that help students establish academic goals and make measurable progress toward them.
• Teach students to recognize areas of strength and difficulty, select appropriate learning strategies, monitor their own progress, and adjust approaches when initial strategies are unsuccessful.
• Design and differentiate instruction, learning tasks, and assessments based on individual student needs, performance data, and demonstrated progress.
• Provide timely, individualized feedback that helps students understand their performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop actionable next steps.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret assessment data to evaluate student progress and inform future instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with students, families, teachers, and support personnel to identify barriers to learning and develop coordinated strategies to help students remain engaged and on track toward academic goals.
• Support students in developing organization, time-management, problem-solving, persistence, accountability, and independent learning skills.
• Manage multiple instructional priorities, student learning plans, projects, and responsibilities while maintaining a focus on individual student growth.
• Utilize Google Workspace and other educational technology tools to organize instructional materials, communicate with stakeholders, and support student learning.

Varsity Cross Country Coach - Shelby City Schools - Shelby, OH

(2023-06 - 2026-08)

• Lead the development of student-athletes through individualized goal setting, structured planning, consistent feedback, self-evaluation, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Develop training plans that help athletes establish measurable goals, monitor progress, recognize obstacles, and adjust strategies to improve performance.
• Conduct research and collect and analyze performance data to inform decisions related to training, recovery, nutrition, and team development.
• Provide individualized coaching and feedback to athletes with varied abilities, goals, motivations, and developmental needs.
• Balance short-term performance expectations with long-term individual development, emphasizing sustainable habits, accountability, persistence, and self-directed growth.
• Collaborate with coaching staff, athletes, families, and school personnel to address challenges and create coordinated support strategies.
• Communicate program expectations, opportunities, and developmental goals to students and their support systems.

Indoor/Outdoor Track Assistant Coach - Shelby Track Club - Shelby, OH

(2020-01 - 2026-08)

• Collaborate with coaching staff to develop individualized training plans based on athletes' goals, abilities, event specialization, and developmental needs.
• Help athletes evaluate their performance, identify areas for improvement, and adapt strategies in response to changing circumstances.
• Adjust training approaches to accommodate injuries, changing schedules, environmental conditions, and individual physical and developmental needs.
• Support athletes transitioning between sports and training environments by adapting expectations and strategies to meet changing mental, emotional, and physical demands.
• Provide individualized instruction, feedback, encouragement, and accountability to promote consistent growth and independent development.

Middle School Cross Country Coach - Shelby City Schools - Shelby, OH

(2020-06 - 2022-10)

• Design and implement developmentally appropriate training plans that supported individual growth, skill development, goal achievement, and sustained engagement.
• Teach beginning athletes foundational terminology, strategies, skills, and expectations while providing individualized guidance and feedback.
• Help students develop confidence, persistence, accountability, and strategies for responding constructively to challenges.
• Support athletes through setbacks and challenges by providing consistent instruction, encouragement, feedback, and individualized support.
• Coordinate team-building and service activities designed to strengthen relationships, engagement, and a positive learning environment.

CMPC Mentorship & Supervised Mental Performance Consulting - TG Performance

(2025-12 - 2026-10)

Currently completing 400 hours of supervised study and professional service as part of a 10-month mentorship toward Certification as a Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Mentor: Theresa Giunta, AASP Certified Mentor.

• Serve clients as a mental performance consultant, applying principles of sport and performance psychology to assess needs, identify obstacles, develop actionable strategies, and support progress toward individual performance goals.
• Monitor client progress and use ongoing assessment, problem-solving, and troubleshooting to adapt strategies and create individualized pathways toward optimal performance.
• Develop personalized, practical skills in goal setting, self-regulation, motivation, performance evaluation, reflective practice, and individualized intervention under the supervision of an AASP-certified mentor.
• Integrate academic study with supervised client service, translating psychological principles into practical strategies responsive to individual needs, circumstances, and goals.

Master of Arts - Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology - University of Missouri (2023-01 - 2025-05)

Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Educational Studies - The Ohio State University at Mansfield (2015-09 - 2019-05)