Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Information
Timeline
Generic
Jennifer Jolley

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
Jennifer Jolley