Jennifer Clegg
Wareham,MA
Summary
Experienced educator and admissions specialist with a successful record of implementing effective tactics to consistently secure admission for applicants into one of their top three schools of choice, achieving a 100% success rate. Brings a fresh perspective, extensive knowledge base, and proactive approach, where dedication lies in establishing and nurturing positive connections with prospective students. Focuses on delivering innovative solutions that not only meet but will exceed target goals of an advancing admissions organization.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary School & College Admissions Specialist
Independent Contractor for Educational Service Co.
01.2004 - Current
- Provided effective resources to support secondary school or college applicants successfully gain acceptance into at least one of three top choice schools
- Navigated admissions platforms for Common App, Naviance, SCOIR & more
- Increased acceptance rates finding best-fit schools that aligned with profiles & continuously demonstrating interest in prospective schools
- Assisted with writing requirements, using creative techniques to develop essay responses and resume descriptors showing activity involvement
- Modeled interview process, ways of requesting letters of recommendation, protocol for virtual/campus visits & how to effectively follow-up with schools
- Maintained contact with admission's reps to stay current with eligibility trends
National SAT Redesign Team
nSight, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Chosen for national educator team that developed the revised SAT test
- Produced learning resources for private & corporate educational service companies
- Managed multiple projects & prioritized tasks to meet demanding deadlines
Educational Consultant & Admissions Advisor
Academic Pathways
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Admission's consultant for secondary school & college applicants, assisting with school search, essay writing ideas, resume development, interview techniques, financial aid & scholarship search
- Developed & implemented admissions test prep courses for SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, SAT & ACT
- Academically tutored privately or in public & private school settings
Academic Writer & AssessmentScorer
Pearson Educational
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Scorer for 2015 PARCC Professional Assessment for College & Career Readiness
- Measured student grade level knowledge to determine college & career readiness
- Used common core standards to assess effectiveness of learningresources
Academic Writer, Editor & Professional Scorer
Ultius, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided high quality educational solutions for individual businesses worldwide
- Designed time-sensitive testquestions & implemented revisions
Humanities Dept Head/Teacher & Admissions Advisor
Green Hedges School
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Gr. 6-8 humanities teacher & social studies department head
- Incorporated literature-based writing curriculum & assessments
- Admissions advisor assisting with secondary school admissions process
- Coordinator for eighth grade graduation
Curriculum Consultant
Hill View Charter School
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Evaluated math, ELA curriculum & made recommendations to educational director
- Modeled study strategy techniques to use across the curriculum, to improve test scores
Science Teacher/Massachusetts MCAS Test Developer
Stoneham School District
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Taught middle school inquiry-based science curriculum & monitored advisory program
- Massachusetts State MCAS Test Development team member
Education
Master's Degree in Education - Education
Marymount University
Arlington, VA01-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Elon University
Elon, NC05-1990
Skills
- Consulting & Advising
- Admissions Specialist
- Licensed Educator
- Performance Assessment
- Curriculum Developer
- Skilled Facilitator
- Educational Support Services
- Application Evaluation
- Standardized Test Analysis
- Proficient in Admissions Platforms
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- IECA Member - Independent Educational Consultants Association
- NACAC Member - National Association for College Admission Counseling
- National SAT Development Team - for the 2016 revised SAT test questions
- Massachusetts Dept of Ed - Teacher Certification #326733
- Virginia Dept of Ed - Teacher Certification #01-503992
- Orton-Gillingham Reading Program - Trained
- Certified - Writing Quality & Citations - #4390-184286-105615 & #4387-181868-105615
- Member Massachusetts MCAS Development Team, 1997-1999
- Tri-Sigma Sorority - President & Treasurer, Elon College, 1988 -1990
Timeline
Academic Writer & AssessmentScorer
Pearson Educational
03.2015 - 06.2015
National SAT Redesign Team
nSight, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Academic Writer, Editor & Professional Scorer
Ultius, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Humanities Dept Head/Teacher & Admissions Advisor
Green Hedges School
01.2010 - 01.2015
Curriculum Consultant
Hill View Charter School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Educational Consultant & Admissions Advisor
Academic Pathways
01.2006 - 01.2016
Secondary School & College Admissions Specialist
Independent Contractor for Educational Service Co.
01.2004 - Current
Science Teacher/Massachusetts MCAS Test Developer
Stoneham School District
01.1995 - 01.2001
Master's Degree in Education - Education
Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Elon University
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