Jennifer Adjei
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centered, academic facilitator, and instructional coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Graves Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Improve instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating with administrators, staff, and parents on various initiatives.
Fifth Grade Advanced Content ELA Teacher
Graves Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Provide timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
- Enhance student comprehension of complex texts through targeted reading strategies and guided practice activities.
- Produce engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Fifth Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Graves Elementary School
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills for students through engaging debates and inquiry-based activities.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Increased student success rates with regular assessments and timely feedback on assignments and performance.
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Graves Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Provided a safe and supportive learning environment for all students by enforcing school policies and fostering mutual respect among peers.
- Implemented differentiated instruction for diverse learners by adapting lessons based on each students'' strengths and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary lesson plans covering multiple content areas.
First and Second Grade Teacher
University Heights Charter School
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences for both academic performance and personal conduct.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Eighth Grade Teaching Fellow
Citizens Schools
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Designed, taught, and guided students through 60-90 minute daily academic support block and apprenticeships
- Served as an advisor to 5-10 students
- Reflected on on-campus experience and expectations with regional staff to improve the curriculum.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Lesley University
Doctor of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
Indiana, IN12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.2010
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Event Planning
- Collaborative Learning
- Classroom Intervention Knowledge
- Time management
- STEM Instruction
- Assessment Techniques
- Enrichment Programs
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
2022-2023 Graves ES Local School Teacher of the Year
Certification
- Georgia Standard Early Childhood Education Certificate (P-5)
- Gifted Endorsement
- English as a Second Language Endorsement (ESOL)
- Coaching Endorsement, 2024
Languages
Twi
Affiliations
- Okuapeman Association
leadership experience
- Local School Council Advisory Board, Secretary, Graves Elementary School, 2021, Present
- Teachers as Leaders Inc., Study Group Leader, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2020, Present
- Assessment Leadership Team, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2019, Present
- Social Studies Innovator, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2022-2023
- Extended Learning Time Director, Graves Elementary School, 2022-2023
- Third Grade Lead Teacher, Graves Elementary School, 2017-2022
- Saturday School Intervention Director, Graves Elementary School, 2020-2021, 2022-2023
- Teachers as Leaders Inc., participant, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2019-2020
- Social Studies Curator, Gwinnett County Public Schools, 2019-2020
- Lead Mentor Teacher, Graves Elementary School, 2019-2020
- First Grade Lead Teacher, University Heights Charter School, 2013-2015
leadership duties
- Assess and interpret results for instruction, student progress, and curriculum
- Facilitate grade level meetings
- Design assessment items for district tests
- Collaborate with community, parents, and principal to advise on policies, curricula, and other initiatives
- Observed teachers, create rosters, oversaw car rider lane, and submit payroll
- Created curriculum for Social Studies Department
- Guided mentor teachers and led new teacher sessions
- Directed, wrote Black History productions, and organized school-wide events
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Graves Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Fifth Grade Advanced Content ELA Teacher
Graves Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Fifth Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Graves Elementary School
07.2022 - 05.2023
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Graves Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2022
First and Second Grade Teacher
University Heights Charter School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Eighth Grade Teaching Fellow
Citizens Schools
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Lesley University
Doctor of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
- Georgia Standard Early Childhood Education Certificate (P-5)
- Gifted Endorsement
- English as a Second Language Endorsement (ESOL)
- Coaching Endorsement, 2024
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