JENNIFER JACKSON
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Highly skilled and student-focused educational leader with 11 years of experience in the education field. Committed to developing students and staff while creating a stimulating, safe, and motivating learning environment. Demonstrated success in collaborating with stakeholders, driving instructional excellence, and improving student achievement. Exceptional communication skills to build strong relationships across the school community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal of Instruction (K-5th) & Curriculum Manager for Math (K-5th)
IPS SOLA Region
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive K-5 math curriculum that improved student assessment scores by 7pts over 2 academic years
- Led professional development workshops for educators, enhancing instructional methods that contributed to a 15% growth in overall student performance
- Analyzed data-driven results to identify areas for curriculum improvement, which facilitated targeted interventions for 65% of struggling students
- Serve as Curriculum Manager for K-5th Math, overseeing alignment with state standards and instructional best practices
- Provide instructional leadership, including curriculum planning, review, and implementation
- Develop and lead professional development sessions focused on math instruction and student achievement
- Analyze student achievement data to inform curriculum adjustments and intervention strategies
- Support teachers through coaching cycles, lesson internalization, and actionable feedback
- Collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment between instructional goals and student outcomes
- Lead initiatives to build a positive and inclusive classroom culture
Lead Teacher (1st Grade) / Grade Level Chair / Summer School Principal / Peer Coach
Idea Bridge Academy/Baton Rouge Bridge Academy
07.2017 - 11.2022
- Served as Content Leader for Wit & Wisdom across multiple regions, including SOLA, Permian Basin, and other regions within Texas and Florida
- Acted as a High-Level Peer Coach for Direct Instruction, supporting teacher growth and instructional excellence
- Led instructional planning and delivery for 1st-grade students across core subjects
- Facilitated teacher coaching sessions and data-driven analysis meetings
- Served as Summer School Principal, overseeing logistics, curriculum planning, and teacher/student recruitment
- Conducted classroom observations, provided feedback, and implemented action plans for instructional improvement
- Supported K-2 teachers with Direct Instruction strategies and ensured program fidelity
- Implemented data-driven assessment methods that tracked student progress, enabling targeted interventions and contributing to a 50% increase in literacy rates among students by year-end
- Coached and mentored 8 peer teachers, sharing best practices and resources that boosted classroom management skills, leading to a 70% decrease in disciplinary incidents within 1st grade
1st Grade Teacher
Impact Charter School
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Delivered instruction aligned with state and district standards across core subjects
- Differentiated instruction through small groups and targeted support
- Analyzed student data to inform lesson planning and re-teaching strategies
Teacher (2nd Grade and 3rd Grade)
Celerity Crestworth Charter School
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for students in 2nd and 3rd grades, resulting in a 70% increase in student engagement
- Facilitated differentiated instruction for diverse learners, successfully helping students improve their reading and math scores
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create a supportive learning environment, which significantly increased parental involvement
- Utilized assessment data to identify learning gaps, leading to the creation of tailored interventions that decreased the number of students below grade level
- Incorporated technology into classroom activities, enhancing student participation and improving test scores
Education
Master's - Elementary Education/Education Certification Program
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2010
Skills
- Curriculum Planning & Implementation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Building Positive School Culture
- Teacher Mentoring & Development
- Classroom Management
- Strategic Planning
- Instructional Coaching
- Performance standards and analysis
- Discipline management
- Performance monitoring
- Employee oversight
- Standardized testing and scoring
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year (2021 School Year)
- Highest Direct Instruction Scores for K-2nd in the SOLA Region (2022-2023 School Year)
- Contributed to a 7-point SPS Score Increase at IDEA University Prep (2023-2024 School Year)
Certification
- Certified Elementary Education Teacher (In Progress for Renewal)
- Direct Instruction Program Supervisor & Coach
- Professional Development Facilitator for K-5 Educators
- Successor Principal Academy Certification (In Progress for Renewal)
- Administrative Certification (In Progress)
Activities
- Teacher of the Year (2021 School Year)
- Highest Direct Instruction Scores for K-2nd in the SOLA Region (2022-2023 School Year)
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Instruction (K-5th) & Curriculum Manager for Math (K-5th)
IPS SOLA Region
12.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher (1st Grade) / Grade Level Chair / Summer School Principal / Peer Coach
Idea Bridge Academy/Baton Rouge Bridge Academy
07.2017 - 11.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Impact Charter School
01.2017 - 06.2017
Teacher (2nd Grade and 3rd Grade)
Celerity Crestworth Charter School
09.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
- Certified Elementary Education Teacher (In Progress for Renewal)
- Direct Instruction Program Supervisor & Coach
- Professional Development Facilitator for K-5 Educators
- Successor Principal Academy Certification (In Progress for Renewal)
- Administrative Certification (In Progress)
Master's - Elementary Education/Education Certification Program
Grand Canyon University
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