Jennifer Emerson
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at San Antonio ISD, recognized for expertise in budget management and policy implementation. Demonstrated ability to enhance instructional effectiveness while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proficient in data analysis and professional development, resulting in significant improvements in student outcomes and teacher performance. Committed to driving educational excellence through strategic initiatives and transformative practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio , TX
07.2019 - Current
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
Assistant Principal
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as sports teams, clubs and field trips.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
Instructional Dean
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
01.2014 - 06.2015
- STEM Project implementation and management with explicit emphasis on instructional programs and teacher effectiveness
- Monitor student performance to ensure academic success
- Review the planning of implementation of instruction
- Identify, analyze, and apply research to promote school improvement (Lead4ward)
- Conduct classroom observations
- Conduct teacher evaluations utilizing the Charlotte Danielson Teachscape Framework
- Encourage community and parent involvement
- Design, present, and participate in district and campus professional development
- RTI, 504, and Dyslexia Coordinator
Peer Assistant/Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
01.2013 - 01.2014
- STEM project implementation and content support at the campus level
- Direct Teach/Model Teach
- Maintained and inventoried resources
- Monitored student progress by analyzing data
- ARMS, Gradebook, and AIMS Web Coordinator
- Coached teachers and provided feedback and support to promote teacher growth
Fourth Grade Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Design and implement grade level curriculum
- Grade level chair and on the Campus Leadership Team
- Success for All component leader and part of the Solutions Team
- Campus Grade book Coordinator
- Mentoring a Teach for America Corps Member
- Responsible for attending Leadership Summits throughout the school district and disseminating information to Pershing faculty
- Create and Present information for Staff Development
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Designed and implemented grade level curriculum
- Represented grade level on Campus Leadership Team
- Tutored fifth grade students to prepare them for the TAKS test
- Nominated as a Rising Star for Pershing Elementary
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Woodlawn Elementary
San Antonio, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Designed and implemented grade level curriculum
- Participated in grade level appropriate professional development
- Organized parent involvement activities throughout the school year
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Trinity University
San Antonio, Texas01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TexasSkills
- Budget management
- Policy implementation
- Instructional evaluation
- Data analysis
- Professional development
- Classroom management
References
- Kathleen St.Clair, Principal, Pershing Elementary, 600 Sandmeyer, San Antonio, Texas, 78210, 210-738-9820, kstclair@saisd.net
- Janet Scott, Director of Student Teaching, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 210-458-5846, JANET.SCOTT@UTSA.EDU
- Shari Becker Albright, Ed.D., Norine R. Murchison Distinguished Professor of Practice, Chair, Department of Education, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas, 78212, (210) 999-7506, salbrig1@trinity.edu
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal
San Antonio ISD
07.2019 - Current
Assistant Principal
San Antonio ISD
07.2015 - 06.2019
Instructional Dean
San Antonio Independent School District
01.2014 - 06.2015
Peer Assistant/Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2014
Fourth Grade Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
01.2010 - 01.2013
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
01.2009 - 01.2010
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Woodlawn Elementary
01.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Trinity University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Texas at San Antonio
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