Jennifer Jolley
Sebastian,FL
Summary
Experienced instructional designer with expertise in curriculum planning for diverse organizations. Skilled leader and role model known for exceptional communication abilities. Recognized for excellence in teaching social studies curricula, including writing curriculum and delivering presentations at national conferences. Adept at building relationships with stakeholders to gain valuable insights into educational needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Content Specialist
Brevard Public Schools
Viera, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Work with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Define and articulate learning outcomes, measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
Social Studies Teacher
Palm Bay Magnet High School
Melbourne, Florida
08.2014 - 05.2022
- A.P. US Government & Politics, A.P. Comparative Government & Politics, U.S. Government Honors, A.P. World History, World History Honors
Social Studies Teacher
Cypress Bay High School
Weston, Florida
08.2012 - 06.2013
- A.P. US Government & Politics, A.P. Comparative Government & Politics
Social Studies Teacher
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland, Florida
08.2000 - 06.2012
- A.P. US Government & Politics, A.P. United States History, World History Gifted/Honors, World Cultural Geography Gifted/Honors American Government, Economics
Social Studies Teacher of Gifted
Nova Middle School
Davie, Florida
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Gifted World History/Geography, Gifted American History
Social Studies Teacher
Colegio Jorge Washington
Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia
07.1997 - 07.1999
- Environmental Studies, World Cultural Geography
- Taught bilingual students at a SACS accredited American school
Assistant English Language Teacher
Matsukawa Junior High School
Matsukawa, Nagano, Japan
07.1996 - 07.1997
- Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Assistant Language Teacher in a rural Japanese public school (U.S. Equivalent 7th - 9th grades); Taught night adult English classes
Social Studies Teacher
Seminole Middle School
Plantation, Florida
08.1993 - 06.1996
- Gifted/Advanced Geography, American History, Social Studies Fair, Knowledge Bowl, Geography Bee, and Law Team
Education
Master of Arts - American History and Government (MAHG)
Ashland University
2014
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/Religion and Social Sciences-History
Flagler College
1991
Skills
- James Madison Fellow (FL - 2010)
- Florida Teaching Certification Social Science grades 5-9, 6-12, Gifted and ESOL endorsements
- Case Method Project Certified
- Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Certified Coach
- Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Master Teacher
- Magnet School/AVID Trained
- Curriculum Development
- Professional development Expert
- Presenter of Best Practices at district, state, and national conferences
- National Board Certified Teacher, NBPTS (2003, 2013)
Affiliations
- Summer Institute Coordinator, James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. (2019, 2021)
- Board Member, Florida Council for the Social Studies (FCSS) (2018 - Present)
- Master Teacher, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
- Ambassador, Teaching American History (TAH.org) at Ashland University (2014-Present)
- Teacher Ambassador, Engaging Congress, Indiana University Center for Representative Government (2019 - Present)
- Educator Network Member, iCivics (2017 - Present)
- Teacher Advisory Board, Constitution 101 Co-Author and Coach, National Constitution Center (2020 - 2024)
- Teacher Advisory Council, Bill of Rights Institute (2020 - 2022)
- Teacher Advisory Group, National Council for History Education (2018 - 2021)
- Teacher Advisory Council, National Humanities Center (2020-2021)
- Group Leader, Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) Summer Study Tour to Germany (2007, 2014, 2018)
- Trainer, Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) Trainer Specialist Southeast Region (2013-Present)
- Lead Teacher, Teacher-to-Teacher Collaboration for Central Florida, Constitutional Rights Foundation and Florida Joint Center for Citizenship (2017-2018)
Additional Information
- Dr. J.R. Skretting Social Science Professional Award, Florida Council for the Social Studies (2021)
- Florida History Teacher of the Year, Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (2020)
- Madison Foundation Congressional Fellowship, James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (2017)
- High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Brevard Public Schools, FL (2016)
- James Madison Fellow (FL), James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (2010)
- High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Broward County Schools, FL (2006)
- Teacher of the Year, Kids Voting Broward (2006)
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies Content Specialist
Brevard Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Palm Bay Magnet High School
08.2014 - 05.2022
Social Studies Teacher
Cypress Bay High School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Social Studies Teacher
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
08.2000 - 06.2012
Social Studies Teacher of Gifted
Nova Middle School
08.1999 - 06.2000
Social Studies Teacher
Colegio Jorge Washington
07.1997 - 07.1999
Assistant English Language Teacher
Matsukawa Junior High School
07.1996 - 07.1997
Social Studies Teacher
Seminole Middle School
08.1993 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - American History and Government (MAHG)
Ashland University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/Religion and Social Sciences-History
Flagler College
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