JENNIFER DODDS
Administrator
Poway,CA
Summary
Experienced administrator excited to join an admin team focused on advancing the mission of providing equitable, meaningful, and rigorous educational experiences to all students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Impact Teacher
Vista High School
Vista, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Research and strategize ways to increase academic performance and success in students who have been impacted from the pandemic.
- Work closely with counselors, the admin team, student success teams, and families to provide supports and monitor student academic progress.
- Gather and use quantitative and qualitative data to create reports and propose solutions to help close the gap on learning loss.
Administrator
Elm Park Preschool
Poway
01.2010 - 08.2021
- Founded and expanded a PUSD aligned private preschool.
- Used data to develop a high-quality early childhood education program, support student learning, and direct professional learning opportunities.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, and evaluated staff.
- Planned and led professional development and used targeted support through the coaching cycle to improve teacher efficacy.
- Led parent information sessions, workshops, and school events.
- Determined yearly budget and set allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Processed payroll and monthly liability payments, maintained books, and prepared yearly reports and prepared tax information.
- Developed and maintained relationships with the Department of Social Services, Poway Unified schools, parents and guardians, and other community partners and stakeholders.
Homeschool Teacher
Eagles Peak Charter School
Vista, CA
08.2002 - 06.2009
- Worked on a team that piloted and created "Career Path", a program for struggling and at-risk high school students.
- Taught and tutored students in all subject areas: English, Math, Social Sciences, and Science.
- Differentiated instructional methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Wrote and implemented curriculum aligned to CA teaching standards and frameworks.
Secondary Teacher
Carlsbad Village Academy
Carlsbad
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Taught World History, US History, Economics, Government, and English, grades 8-12.
- Planned and implemented culturally sensitive curriculum to a diverse student population.
- Used restorative practices and behavior supports to maintain a positive classroom environment.
- Started and maintained a breakfast program to help improve student nutrition and performance.
- Acted as "Principal Designee" in Principal's absence.
- Completed courses through UCSD to help address social and emotional needs of the students.
Teacher/Athletic Director
Fairbanks Country Day
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
12.1995 - 06.2000
- Taught History, Economics, Government, Math, and PE in middle and upper grades.
- Led high school ASB, served as Athletic Director, and coached basketball & volleyball.
- Developed rigorous curriculum with an emphasis on direct instruction implementation.
- Planned and hosted a myriad of field trips including an East Coast trip, SIMI camp on Catalina Island, and several camping trips to the Cuyamaca Mountains.
Education
M.S. Education - Curriculum And Instruction
National University
La Jolla, CA 08.1999 - 10.2001
B.S. Secondary Education - Social Sciences
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 08.1990 - 12.1994
Skills
Relationship building and networking
Instructional leadership
Conflict resolution techniques
Process improvements
Community Relations
Certification
Administrative Services Credential, COE
Timeline
Impact Teacher
Vista High School
10.2021 - Current
Administrator
Elm Park Preschool
01.2010 - 08.2021
Homeschool Teacher
Eagles Peak Charter School
08.2002 - 06.2009
Secondary Teacher
Carlsbad Village Academy
08.2000 - 06.2002
M.S. Education - Curriculum And Instruction
National University
08.1999 - 10.2001
Teacher/Athletic Director
Fairbanks Country Day
12.1995 - 06.2000
B.S. Secondary Education - Social Sciences
West Virginia University
08.1990 - 12.1994