Jennifer Kelly
Portland
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Falmouth Public Schools, securing over $1 million in grants and enhancing curriculum alignment. Skilled in data analysis and professional development, I foster collaboration and drive strategic planning to elevate student engagement and support diverse learning needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Learning Pre-K-12
Falmouth Public Schools
Falmouth
07.2021 - Current
- Secured over $1 million in grants to enhance outdoor learning and pre-K programming.
- Facilitated curriculum alignment for preK-12 using the Understanding by Design framework.
- Managed professional development initiatives for more than 200 staff members.
- Monitored and facilitated NEASC accreditation processes to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated on the development and oversight of the district's strategic plan.
- Conducted ongoing data analysis, reporting, and management of assessment systems.
- Oversaw identification and placement procedures for Gifted and Talented and Multilingual programs within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
- Affirmative Action and Title IX Coordinator; facilitated the development of the district Equity & Inclusion plan.
Literacy Coach, Pre-K-5
Cambridge Public Schools
Cambridge
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Maintained alignment of integrated literacy units, assessments, and interventions across district schools.
- Facilitated ongoing Professional Learning Communities to enhance student engagement and equitable practices.
- Supported educators in literacy content knowledge through student-centered coaching and targeted professional learning.
- Adapted Fundations grade 1 phonics lessons for district-wide remote learning
Grades 4 Classroom Teacher
Argenziano School
Somerville
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Partnered with Lesley University's Maker Space team to design and execute hands-on science inquiry units for students with limited English
- Completed English Language Learner practicum and obtained Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
Adjunct Professor
Wheelock College
Boston
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Designed and facilitated EDU 338: Utilizing Nonfiction Literacy
Director of Curriculum Pre-K-12
Schutz American School
Alexandria
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Facilitated PK-12 curricular reviews based on need and research
- Managed the PK-12 assessment and reporting systems
- Designed and facilitated professional development sessions and grade-level PLCs
Adjunct Professor
University of Southern Maine
Portland
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Designed and facilitated EDU 621: Literacy & Assessment, and supervised Literacy practicum
K-12 ELA Teacher Leader & Literacy Coach 6-8
Portland Public Schools
Portland
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Developed a comprehensive three-year district literacy implementation plan for K-12 educators.
- Designed and executed professional learning sessions for families, the school board, and educators on CCSS expectations.
- Implemented coaching cycles and professional development initiatives across three middle schools.
Project-Based (PBL) Grades 3-5 Teacher
Hall Elementary School
Portland
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Designed and implemented integrated project-based units to enhance educational engagement.
- Collaborated with Harvard's Project Zero team to create differentiated inquiry units.
- Coordinated and organized school events to foster community involvement.
Literacy Coach, 6-8
Regional School District #5
Freeport, Pownal & Durham
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Facilitated coaching cycles and professional development across three middle schools.
- Developed K-8 District Literacy Team to enhance collaborative efforts.
- Reviewed and evaluated literacy curriculum and assessments for grades six through eight.
- Member of Casco Bay Educational Alliance; charged with the development of regional ELA assessments
Literacy Coach, grades 3-8
King Open School
Cambridge
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Designed and led literacy workshops alongside assessment training sessions.
- Utilized co-teaching and co-planning models to enhance coaching across multiple classrooms.
- Facilitated data meetings to guide instructional decisions effectively.
Project-based (PBL) Grades 5-6 Teacher
King Open School
Cambridge
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Developed and implemented inquiry-based integrated units aligned with the school’s social justice mission.
- Facilitated student performances as capstone events to showcase learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with the Teachers as Researchers (TERC) lab to investigate classroom bias.
Middle School ELA Teacher
Pownal Middle School
Pownal
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Developed local and regional ELA assessment systems and English curriculum for grades six to eight.
- Monitored student portfolios throughout theacademic year to evaluate growth over time.
Grades 6-7 English Teacher, Intern, and Substitute
Boston Public Schools
Boston
09.1996 - 06.2000
- Developed and implemented English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum for students with significant behavioral needs in a model school.
- Completed practicum in special and general education
Education
Ph.D. Program (ABD) - Education Leadership
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA01-2027
Literacy Collaborative Coordinator Training -
Lesley University
Cambridge, MAMS - Special Education
Wheelock College
Boston, MABS - Developmental Psychology
Boston University
Boston, MASkills
- Curriculum development
- Program evaluation
- Grant writing
- Data analysis
- Professional development
- Literacy instruction
- Strategic planning
- Educational leadership
- Budget management
- Special education
- Diversity awareness
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Assistant Superintendent PK-12, ME
- Curriculum Coordinator K-12, ME
- Teacher K-8, ME
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-8, ME
- Education K-6, MA
- English Language Learner K-5, MA
- Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement, MA
Timeline
Director of Learning Pre-K-12
Falmouth Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
Literacy Coach, Pre-K-5
Cambridge Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2021
Grades 4 Classroom Teacher
Argenziano School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Adjunct Professor
Wheelock College
01.2017 - 06.2017
Director of Curriculum Pre-K-12
Schutz American School
08.2014 - 06.2017
Adjunct Professor
University of Southern Maine
09.2013 - 06.2014
K-12 ELA Teacher Leader & Literacy Coach 6-8
Portland Public Schools
09.2012 - 06.2014
Project-Based (PBL) Grades 3-5 Teacher
Hall Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2012
Literacy Coach, 6-8
Regional School District #5
09.2009 - 06.2010
Literacy Coach, grades 3-8
King Open School
09.2006 - 06.2009
Project-based (PBL) Grades 5-6 Teacher
King Open School
09.2004 - 06.2006
Middle School ELA Teacher
Pownal Middle School
09.2002 - 06.2004
Grades 6-7 English Teacher, Intern, and Substitute
Boston Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.2000
Ph.D. Program (ABD) - Education Leadership
Lesley University
Literacy Collaborative Coordinator Training -
Lesley University
MS - Special Education
Wheelock College
BS - Developmental Psychology
Boston University