Jennifer Baker
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Accomplished elementary teacher skilled in curriculum development and family engagement, with experience across grades K-5. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students and staff, mentor new teachers, and implement effective educational programs that enhance student learning and community involvement. Seeking to leverage extensive leadership experience as an Assistant Principal.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Windsor Woods Elementary
Virginia Beach , VA
08.2022 - Current
- Taught fourth grade
- Built strong relationships with students and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment
- Collaborated with grade-level team to develop cohesive planning and assessments that improved student outcomes
- Recognized as 2025 Teacher of the Year for outstanding teaching practices
- Mentored new teachers, guiding them in effective teaching strategies and classroom management
- Served as Lead Mentor
Teacher
Tallwood Elementary School
Virginia Beach , VA
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught first grade
- Built relationships with the students and colleagues
- Collaborated with grade-level team on planning and assessments
- Recognized as Teacher of the Year for exceptional teaching practices
- Served as Grade-Level Chair for three years
- Mentored new teachers
Teacher
Pembroke Elementary School
Virginia Beach, USA
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Taught second grade
- Built strong relationships with students and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment
- Collaborated with grade-level team to develop and assess curriculum, enhancing educational outcomes
LCPS Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) Coordinator
Loudoun County Public Schools
Leesburg , VA
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Coordinated PEP Program across 28 LCPS schools (2017-2018), encompassing staff training, community outreach, and development of program materials
- Coordinated various educational programs for students and staff engagement.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for school events and activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop instructional materials and resources.
English Learner (EL) Department
Loudoun County Public Schools
Leesburg , VA
08.2007 - 06.2018
- Developed and adapted curriculum to enhance engagement and learning for English learners
- Provided PD at the district level to EL and general education teachers supporting kindergarten students
- Aligned Summer School Curriculum with best practices for ELs with a team of teachers
- Collaborated with Summer School teachers, administrators and the EL Department
- Updated resource manual with best practices to support both EL and general education teachers in instructional strategies
- Mentored new teachers
- Observed teachers and provided feedback
- Updated handbook with local, state, and federal guidelines
- Created Parent Resource Manual to empower families with tools and information for supporting their children's education
Teacher
Catoctin Elementary School
Leesburg, USA
08.2007 - 06.2018
- Taught a Sheltered EL Kindergarten Classroom for 7 years
- Experienced with all grades K-5 (both co-teaching in the classroom and small group intervention)
- Implemented both Pathways Literacy Components and Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) instruction
- Incorporated WIDA ELD Standards with Virginia SOLs
- Developed co-teaching partnerships with staff to enhance instructional strategies
- Collaborated with administrators and school staff regarding student placement, instruction, and progress
- Designed and delivered professional development sessions that equipped Catoctin Elementary staff with effective teaching practices
- Represented my department on the School Leadership Team
- Planned and delivered lessons to parents from other countries about the United States School System and the English needed to navigate school by teaching Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) Classes
- Helped parents take an active role in their child's education
Education
Educational Leadership Endorsement
Longwood University
Farmville, VA08-2026
Masters of Science Degree - Education-TESOL
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05-2010
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education Minor, English as a Second Language Minor
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2005
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Educational leadership
- Mentorship
- Team collaboration
- Parent engagement
Certification
- National Board Certification in English as a New Language (ENL), November 2012
Maintained in December 2022 and December 2026 - Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License Elementary Education PreK-6
- Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License English as a Second Language PreK-12
- Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License Educational Leadership PreK-12
Timeline
Teacher
Windsor Woods Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Tallwood Elementary School
10.2018 - 06.2022
Teacher
Pembroke Elementary School
06.2018 - 10.2018
LCPS Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) Coordinator
Loudoun County Public Schools
01.2014 - 06.2018
English Learner (EL) Department
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2018
Teacher
Catoctin Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2018
Educational Leadership Endorsement
Longwood University
Masters of Science Degree - Education-TESOL
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Early Childhood Education Minor, English as a Second Language Minor
James Madison University