Jennifer Cipolla
Farmington,CT
Summary
Results-driven educator with over 25 years of K-12 teaching experience. Proven ability to enhance language acquisition through tailored lesson plans and effective assessment strategies. Committed to improving literacy outcomes and supporting diverse learning needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL Teacher
New Britain Board Of Education
New Britain, Connecticut
08.1996 - Current
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance language acquisition skills.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for English language learners.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate ELL strategies into core subjects.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly.
- Facilitated cultural support initiatives to foster inclusivity in classroom environment.
- Utilized technology tools to enrich language learning experiences for students.
- Mentored new teachers on effective ELL teaching practices.
- Attended professional development workshops for continued growth in the field.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations of student progress in language development.
- Supported ESL students during mainstream classes.
- Modified curriculum materials to align with individual learning styles and proficiency levels.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to ensure successful implementation of ELL programs.
Literacy Specialist
New Britain Board Of Education
New Britain, Connecticut
08.2008 - 06.2019
- Provided professional development workshops for faculty on literacy strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers to improve reading instruction methods, resulting in enhanced student engagement.
- Coordinated intervention strategies for struggling readers across grade levels.
- Analyzed student data to identify areas needing improvement in literacy.
- Engaged parents to foster support for children's literacy development, strengthening home-school connections.
- Assisted schools in developing school-wide literacy plans aligned with state standards, ensuring cohesive literacy instruction.
- Implemented technology tools to support literacy learning and engagement.
- Designed assessments to evaluate student literacy skills effectively.
- Designed activities that promote critical thinking about text content across all subject areas.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Intervention
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2007
Bilingual Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01-2000
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05-1993
Skills
- ELL technology integration
- Literacy assessment
- Grammar teaching
- Teaching strategies
- K-12 teaching experience
- CT TESOL certification K-12
- CT Reading intervention certification K-12
- Curriculum adaptation
- Technology integration
- Data analysis
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Connecticut education association
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Literacy Specialist
New Britain Board Of Education
08.2008 - 06.2019
ELL Teacher
New Britain Board Of Education
08.1996 - Current
Master of Science - Reading Intervention
Central Connecticut State University
Bilingual Education
University of Connecticut
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Northeastern University