JENNIFER FERGUSON
Temple
Summary
Instructional leader with extensive experience in designing professional learning opportunities and implementing educational programs. Known for collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, adapting flexibly to evolving educational needs. Highly skilled in building relationships within the school community and team leadership, consistently delivering impactful instructional solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Specialist
Waco Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed a collaborative PLC framework to engage teachers in biweekly, targeted professional learning resulting in improved instruction and increased student achievement.
- Coached teachers on effective classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Promoted a culture of reflection among faculty through ongoing dialogue about teaching practices and student progress.
- Assisted in the analysis of school-wide assessment data, informing campus needs and aimed at improving overall performance.
- Acted as co-testing coordinator, ensuring that all standardized testing was performed in accordance with the state requirements.
- Provided relevant, timely professional development to faculty with follow up and coaching support.
Instructional Coach & Interventionist
Priority Charter Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Provided data analysis coaching and supported grade level teaming.
- Increased overall student achievement through teacher growth and improvement.
- Facilitated professional learning communities to extend teacher capacity and promote collaboration.
- Supported all digital learning platforms and curriculum initiatives.
- Provided interventions, tutoring and enrichment (GT) for students.
Instructional Coach and Science Instructor
Academy for Technology and the Classics
08.2011 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with the science team to create and address student learning goals.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans and assessing curriculum in all science subjects.
- Collaborated on data analysis to inform best practices within the science team.
- Engaged all students in a high level of inquiry-based science.
- Maintained rigor while differentiating for the needs of each learner.
- Mentored two winning NM Governor's STEM Challenge teams (Engineering: Climate Change).
- Created and implemented school wide, cross curricular science weeks (forensics) 2016-2019
- Increased EOC scores each year, with an average of 85% passing rate.
Education
BS - Biology
University of Louisville
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas A & M Central Texas
Killeen, TX08-2024
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Student engagement
- Data-driven instruction
- Faculty collaboration
Accomplishments
- Achieved an overall 10% increased student achievement by implementing a campus wide data driven instruction initiative.
- Achieved increased teacher efficacy through effectively designing and facilitating intentional professional learning communities.
Certification
Certified Texas Teacher, Science 4-8, Life Science 9-12
Certified NM Teacher, Level 2 Secondary Science
Certified Texas Principal, Principal as Instructional Leader
Timeline
Instructional Specialist
Waco Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach & Interventionist
Priority Charter Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
Instructional Coach and Science Instructor
Academy for Technology and the Classics
08.2011 - 07.2021
Certified Texas Teacher, Science 4-8, Life Science 9-12
Certified NM Teacher, Level 2 Secondary Science
Certified Texas Principal, Principal as Instructional Leader
BS - Biology
University of Louisville
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas A & M Central Texas
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