JENNIFER E. NELSON
Red Hook
Summary
Seasoned educator with strong background in school leadership. Skilled in fostering positive learning environments and driving academic progress through effective collaboration among educators, students, and parents. Proven ability to improve school culture by implementing innovative strategies for student engagement and staff professional development. Notable impact made in previously held roles through enhancement of curriculum standards and implementation of comprehensive programs for continuous school improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Administrative Intern
RHINEBECK HIGH SCHOOL
Rhinebeck
09.2025 - Current
- Developed a lunch-and-learn program through budget management, data collection, and analysis.
- Planned program logistics, including job postings, hiring, training, enrollment, and scheduling.
- Trained and led multiple 504 meetings to ensure compliance and support.
- Organized school events and coordinated logistics for student activities.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
College Composition 101/102, Student Council Advisor, Newspaper Advisor
RHINEBECK HIGH SCHOOL
Rhinebeck
01.2024 - Current
- Advised contributing writers and editorial team for school newspaper in print and online formats.
- Coordinated and managed training for student broadcasters delivering daily announcements through PA system and online.
- Hosted annual school-wide events including bonfire, pep rally, and dances.
- Delivered college-level composition class for high school seniors to earn college credit.
Founder & CEO
NELSON COACHING
New York
01.2017 - Current
- Established coaching consultancy serving educational institutions in leadership, instruction, and personnel support.
- Delivered instructional coaching and professional development for teaching teams and administrators.
- Facilitated partnerships for edtech organizations to successfully introduce products in schools.
- Coached numerous teachers, administrators, and schools across NY, CO, CT, and NJ since 2017.
Executive Director, Middle School Lead Teacher
PRIMROSE HILL SCHOOL
Rhinebeck
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Directed daily operations to advance nonprofit mission across classrooms and administration.
- Managed a $1.2 million annual budget, overseeing facilities maintenance on a 7.2-acre campus.
- Achieved over $250,000 in annual fundraising, totaling $1.25 million throughout tenure.
- Chaired development committee and engaged in DEIJ and leadership initiatives as board trustee.
- Redesigned recruitment and retention strategies, stabilizing tuition and enhancing student outcomes.
- Established standardized assessments and intervention programs for grades one through eight.
- Facilitated professional development, curriculum review, and regular faculty meetings.
- Conducted teacher observations and provided narrative feedback reports biannually.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, parents, and media contacts.
- Mentored leadership team in best practices for educational administration and governance.
Instructional Coach
SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
Bronx
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Coached 15 to 22 teachers regularly through one-on-one sessions, classroom observations, and feedback cycles.
- Designed and facilitated professional development workshops in K-8 education, impacting over 300 teachers across three blue-ribbon award winning schools.
- Established student-oriented initiatives to enrich educational experiences for underserved populations, including international field trips and honor roll programs.
- Designed assessments aligned with educational standards and goals.
Teacher, Academic Enrichment Coordinator, UFT Chapter Leader
FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL
New York
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Enhanced 7th grade ELA curriculum, resulting in year-over-year ranking improvements.
- Secured funding for new libraries, technology, and overnight field trips through classroom fundraising.
- Directed after-school programs, managing curricula and instructional staff in tutoring, arts, music, and sports.
Education
CAS - School Building & District Leadership
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY01.2026
Master of Arts - Teaching 7-12 English Language Arts
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
Villanova University
Villanova, PA01.2009
Skills
- Leadership training
- Effective communication
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Budget management
Certification
Professional Certificate, Teaching 7-12 English Language Arts
Hobbies and Interests
- Board games
- Meditation
- Hiking & pilates
- Being a mom and stepmom
Presentations And Publications
- Signature Speech, Fearless Communicators, New York, NY, 09/01/17
- Practicing What You Teach, USC Rossier Futures in Urban Ed, 03/01/15
- Staples and Katy Perry Make Roar Happen, Businesswire, 03/01/14
- Bright 'Future', UFT publication, 03/01/13
Timeline
Administrative Intern
RHINEBECK HIGH SCHOOL
09.2025 - Current
College Composition 101/102, Student Council Advisor, Newspaper Advisor
RHINEBECK HIGH SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current
Executive Director, Middle School Lead Teacher
PRIMROSE HILL SCHOOL
01.2018 - 01.2023
Founder & CEO
NELSON COACHING
01.2017 - Current
Instructional Coach
SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
01.2015 - 01.2017
Teacher, Academic Enrichment Coordinator, UFT Chapter Leader
FUTURE LEADERS INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL
01.2011 - 01.2015
CAS - School Building & District Leadership
SUNY New Paltz
Master of Arts - Teaching 7-12 English Language Arts
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - English
Villanova University