Jennifer Armocida
Asheville,NC
Summary
Innovative educator with a strong background in experiential and project-based learning. Proven ability to create engaging, standards-aligned lessons that foster student success and support diverse learners.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Omega Middle School
Asheville, North Carolina
08.2025 - Current
- Developed interactive, project-based lessons to enhance student engagement in civics and American history.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address individual learning needs and promote student success.
- Aligned curriculum with state and national standards.
- Utilize online learning platforms and technology to enhance learning and foster student engagement.
Student Support Advocate
Omega Middle School
Asheville, North Carolina
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Communicated with parents and teaching team about student performance and support needs to foster collaboration.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to enhance academic skills and support social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with middle school teaching team to address diverse learning needs and promote student success.
6th Grade Teacher
Omega Middle School
Asheville, North Carolina
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans for academic subjects aligned with state standards, promoting accessibility for diverse learners.
- Fostered creative exploration and critical thinking through project-based learning activities, including a nationally-recognized social entrepreneurship curriculum.
- Implemented morning meetings and daily social-emotional learning to strengthen inclusivity and build a cohesive classroom community.
5th grade teacher
Blue Rock School
Nyack , NY
08.2006 - 06.2013
- created inquiry-based, dynamic learning projects based on student interest.
- Infused arts into academic learning through music, movement, visual arts and creative writing.
- developed hands-on, nature-based and S.T.E.M. projects, including building and sailing a boat made of plastic bottles and bags.
- directed the 6-week summer learning program for elementary students, featuring arts, nature, and play-based activities.
Education
Orton-Gillingham Associate Training - Orton-Gillingham Method
Key Learning Center Institute
Asheville, NC05-2025
Summer Institute - Writer's Workshop Method
Teacher's College, Columbia University
New York, NY07-2018
Master of Arts - Language Arts Education Grades 7-12
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05-2006
Skills
- Social studies teaching
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Project-based learning
- Literacy instruction
- Written communication
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Omega Middle School
08.2025 - Current
Student Support Advocate
Omega Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2025
6th Grade Teacher
Omega Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2021
5th grade teacher
Blue Rock School
08.2006 - 06.2013
Orton-Gillingham Associate Training - Orton-Gillingham Method
Key Learning Center Institute
Summer Institute - Writer's Workshop Method
Teacher's College, Columbia University
Master of Arts - Language Arts Education Grades 7-12
University of Dayton