Jenifer Maglicic
Washington
Summary
Instructional leader dedicated to creating inclusive, high-quality educational content. Expertise in mentoring educators and engaging community stakeholders to foster student-centered learning. Focus on data-driven strategies to enhance instructional practices and ensure alignment with educational standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AP Government and Politics Consultant
College Board
03.2020 - Current
- Instructed AP Government and Politics exam prep as sole nationally recognized synchronous online instructor on College Board's YouTube channel, creating 32 one-hour instructional modules within a tight timeframe.
- Created ad hoc educational community on Twitter and YouTube for AP Government and Politics course review, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Managed team of five teachers to develop online video curriculum on AP Classroom, ensuring comprehensive baseline content instruction.
- Collaborated with College Board to redesign the AP Government and Politics Curriculum and Exam Description document.
- Provided feedback and guidance on the development of three AP Government and Politics exams from 2020-2023.
- Used critical thinking to design multiple choice and free response questions on the AP Government and Politics Exam.
- Consulted with team of 15 people from secondary education, higher education, and within College Board to reflect on the AP Government and Politics standards setting.
- Designed and delivered programming to support AP Government and Politics teachers nationally in creating high-quality learning experiences tailored to individual learning communities.
Humanities Department Lead
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
08.2019 - Current
- Led 35 members of Humanities Division to ensure high quality paired instruction of Social studies and English rooted in common planning for vertical and horizontal alignment.
- Mentored 10 newly hired educators to support instructional best practices aligned to Virginia Standards of Learning, Advanced Placement curriculum, and internal programs of studies.
- Procured funding and drafted a vertical framework from World History 2 through AP Government and Politics to support a CLT-based professional development to norm instructional practices related to writing and grading student writing.
- Coached a new teacher by providing timely feedback after classroom observations.
- Engaged community stakeholders to interpret course offerings and support course selection aligned with student post-high school goals.
- Developed new curriculum for Ethnic Studies with community stakeholders, including students, staff, and FCPS's Instructional Service Department.
- Developed professional development for staff on equitable use of instructional data to guide instruction and remediation, promoting equitable access to high-quality instructional practices.
- Managed ESSER funding related to wellness within TJHSST that enabled instructional staff to fund professional development and digital tools to monitor student progress.
- Facilitated collaborative projects that fostered critical thinking and teamwork among students through blended learning, utilizing digital tools to enhance and extend learning.
- Participated and led professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness, including presenting at conferences for College Board, iCivics, National Constitution Center, George Washington's Mount Vernon, and at the National Council for the Social Studies.
Secondary Social Studies Collaborative Team Lead
FCPS Online Campus
08.2017 - Current
- Led team of seven instructors in developing and implementing online course materials for nearly 400 students from across Fairfax County Public Schools.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness using feedback analysis and implemented data-driven improvements, redesigning formative and summative assessments aligned with AP Government and Politics standards.
- Supported recruitment efforts to assemble high-performing instructional team.
- Facilitated group decision-making through open dialogue and consensus-building.
Question Leader
Educational Testing Services
06.2018 - 07.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of 80 contractors at Educational Testing Services for AP Government and Politics exam scoring, creating an inspiring environment to enhance employee engagement.
- Led AP Reading table discussions to facilitate scoring accuracy and collaboration among educators.
- Analyzed assessment scoring data to enhance scoring consistency across evaluations.
- Overcame challenging deadlines related to distributed asynchronous item scoring on ETS ONE system and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks as determined by exam lead .
Test Bank Item Writer
BFW Publishing
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Designed test bank items to support an AP Government and Politics basal text across ten chapters and three unit exams.
- Developed educational materials aligned with AP Government and Politics curriculum standards, supporting effective teaching resources.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Collaborated with editors to refine manuscripts, enhancing clarity and coherence for target audience.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Edited and proofread drafts, ensuring compliance with publishing standards and maintaining style consistency.
- Implemented feedback from peer reviews to improve writing quality and effectiveness.
- Coordinated with design teams to integrate multimedia elements into written content.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
John F Kennedy HS
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Streamlined instructional practices to prioritize foundational skills essential for student success in advanced academic classrooms.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions to promote achievement for first-time AP students in a Title I school.
- Facilitated school's SGA during administration transition to maintain strong leadership of student interests and concerns.
- Mentored student leaders to effectively engage administration and division leadership in addressing student concerns.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Fairfax High School
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Led collaboration among 7 educators as government collaborative team lead and registered nearly 400 qualified voters, enhancing student engagement in civic participation.
- Mentored students toward sustainable and personalized excellence under Minority Achievement Grant for Advance Academic Students and collaborated with Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement by promoting academic excellence as the first Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honors Society Advisor.
- Demonstrated self-motivation by managing tasks independently and effectively.
- Displayed respect and friendliness by actively assisting colleagues and students.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Westfield High School
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards, enhancing student comprehension of social studies concepts.
- Integrated technology into lessons, supporting diverse learning styles and increasing student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary writing projects connecting social studies with other subjects, including a school-based writer's guide.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, West Virginia05-2001
Master of Arts - Secondary Education - Social Studies
George Mason University
Fairfax05-2007
Master of Arts - Political Science
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12-2019
Accelerated Certification Cohort - Administration And Supervision Program
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2026
Skills
- Expertise in subject matter
- Political analysis
- Curriculum planning
- Curriculum evaluation
- Data analysis
- Tech integration
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative team player
- Multicultural sensitivity
Certification
- Virginia License in Education Administration, May 2026 (anticipated)
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certified Educator, May 2026 (anticipated)
- National Board Certified Teacher, December 2022
- Virginia Department of Education Social Studies Secondary Education, June 2021
- Fairfax County Public Schools Advanced Academic Certification, June 2016
AWARDS
- 2019 Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year - Runner Up
- 2017 John Marshall Foundation Teacher of the Year for excellence in teaching the US Constitution in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Praxis SLLA 6990 Score 183
- Praxis II Scores: ETS Recognition of Excellence for scoring in top 15% (Social Studies: Content Knowledge 187)
Timeline
Test Bank Item Writer
BFW Publishing
01.2025 - 06.2025
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
John F Kennedy HS
06.2023 - 06.2024
AP Government and Politics Consultant
College Board
03.2020 - Current
Humanities Department Lead
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
08.2019 - Current
Question Leader
Educational Testing Services
06.2018 - 07.2025
Secondary Social Studies Collaborative Team Lead
FCPS Online Campus
08.2017 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Fairfax High School
08.2015 - 06.2019
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Westfield High School
08.2007 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wheeling Jesuit University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education - Social Studies
George Mason University
Master of Arts - Political Science
Virginia Tech
Accelerated Certification Cohort - Administration And Supervision Program
University of Virginia