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Jennifer A. B. Hartley

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Dedicated professional skilled in educational program development and fostering partnerships. Experience in mentoring and training educators and volunteers, resulting in enhanced program quality and participant engagement. Committed to creating innovative learning environments that promote authentic science inquiry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Program Supervisor

Botanical Society of America
Saint Louis, MO
08.2021 - Current
  • Manage the national “PlantingScience” program, connecting middle and high school classrooms with scientist mentors.
  • Coordinate recruitment and training for participating educators and scientists (~100 new participants annually).
  • Develop and maintain internal tracking systems for participant data and research outcomes.
  • Develop NGSS-aligned program materials that promote plant literacy while promoting authentic science inquiry practices.

Sixth Grade Earth Science Teacher

Gateway Science Academy
St. Louis, MO
08.2020 - 08.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans in a hybrid setting, based on the STEMscopes Earth science curriculum.
  • Shepherded all GSA sixth graders through the competitive Concept Schools Science Fair.
  • Volunteered as a mentor teacher for Concept Young Scholars Program (CYSP), promoting leadership, career planning, and academics.

Head of Experiential Learning / Science

Kairos Academies
St. Louis, MO
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Played a key role in foundational efforts in opening a new urban charter school by coordinating all extracurricular programming, including student clubs, athletic teams, and ancillary classes, ensuring alignment with school goals and student interests.
  • Managed logistics and partnerships for field trips, after-school care, and enrichment programs, in collaboration with local organizations.
  • Participated in the implementation of the Summit Learning integrated science curriculum, supplementing core lessons with experiential, student-centered lessons.

Manager of School Programs

Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, Missouri
05.2012 - 07.2025
  • Designed and delivered plant-focused K–8 educational programs for schools, both on-site and off-site, including professional development workshops for teachers.
  • Managed program logistics and operations, including curriculum development, budget oversight, materials procurement, and performance evaluations for staff and volunteers.
  • Trained and supervised the Volunteer Instructor/Garden Guide team, ensuring program quality, scheduling coverage, and providing ongoing support and recognition.
  • Fostered cross-department collaboration through the development of the Center for Nature-Inspired Learning database, and the coordination of the School Programs catalog.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Miami University
Oxford, OH
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Secondary Education (7-12)

Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri
08-1997

Skills

  • Program development and evaluation
  • Communication skills
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Data analysis and management
  • Team collaboration
  • Grant writing

Certification

Missouri PCI Teaching Certification - Biology, General Science 7-12
AAIM Supervisory Certification (2015)
Google Educator Certification (2020)

Timeline

Head of Experiential Learning / Science

Kairos Academies
06.2025 - 07.2025

Education Program Supervisor

Botanical Society of America
08.2021 - Current

Sixth Grade Earth Science Teacher

Gateway Science Academy
08.2020 - 08.2025

Manager of School Programs

Missouri Botanical Garden
05.2012 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Miami University

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Secondary Education (7-12)

Missouri State University

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