Jennifer Hill
Salisbury,Maryland
Summary
Accomplished Dean of Students at Wicomico County Board of Education, sucessful in crisis management and fostering community partnerships. Demonstrates success in improving student behavior and engagement, leveraging both parental communication and strategic county leadership. Enhanced team productivity and student development through effective conflict resolution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Wicomico County Board of Education
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Promoted a positive school culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Established partnerships with external organizations to provide additional resources for students'' personal development opportunities.
- Worked within the Instructional Leadership Team to develop grade level math and reading goals for all student populations.
SOMD Area Director
Special Olympics Maryland
01.2016 - Current
- Analyzes financial performance of area by monitoring budgets and expenses, reviewing financial statements and recommending appropriate actions.
- Supports increased revenue growth with the implementation of local and state fundraising.
- Oversees Community and School Sport Programs
- Leads recruitment for volunteers and local program development/committees.
Unified Sports/District IUS Coordinator
Wicomico County Board of Education/SOMD
09.2010 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set up match schedule, transportation and executed District Tournament
- Improved team productivity with regular communication, season updates, and coaches trainings.
- Line of communication between Special Olympics Maryland and school systems.
APE/PE Teacher
Wicomico County Board of Education
10.2007 - 06.2022
- Taught physical education classes covering the social/emotional, cognitive and psychomotor support of exercise strategies, sport programs, and safety.
- Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, coaching various sports teams and Unified Sports Programs.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments for all learners, adapting equipment and modifying daily lesson plans to support all needs.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement, and assess IEP plans.
- Improved students'' physical abilities through the implementation of age-appropriate motor skill development programs such as the Young Athletes Program and Special Olympics School Day Sports Programs.
- Supported school-wide wellness initiatives by leading the staff healthy you program.
- Complied with state and federal SHAPE standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
Education
Graduate Coursework For Masters Equivalency - Special Education
University At La Verne
La Verne, CA06.2017
Bachelor of Science - PreK-12 Physical Education/Concentration in APE
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2005
Skills
- Parental Communication
- Student Engagement/Development
- Crisis Management/Enforcement of District Discipline Policies
- Lead for Community Partnerships/Programs
Accomplishments
2016- Wicomico County Intermediate Teacher of the Year
2017- Simon McNeeley Award Recipient for Teaching Excellence and Volunteerism
2018-Maryland Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year
2019- Eastern Coast Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year
2018-2020- Maryland Adapted Physical Education Consortium Vice President
2020- Runner Up National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year
2020- Main Presenter and Speaker at the National SHAPE America Convention
2022-2024- Attended Academy of Leadership in Education Cohort
Timeline
Dean of Students
Wicomico County Board of Education
08.2022 - Current
SOMD Area Director
Special Olympics Maryland
01.2016 - Current
Unified Sports/District IUS Coordinator
Wicomico County Board of Education/SOMD
09.2010 - Current
APE/PE Teacher
Wicomico County Board of Education
10.2007 - 06.2022
Graduate Coursework For Masters Equivalency - Special Education
University At La Verne
Bachelor of Science - PreK-12 Physical Education/Concentration in APE
SUNY College At Brockport
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