Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
Teacher

Jennifer Malaguti

Chester,CT

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder, Director, Head Teacher

Steward Outdoor Day School At Incarnation Center
01.2021 - Current

In November of 2020 the Executive Director of Incarnation Center approached me to design and open a new elementary school for the local student population. I was given just under 3 months to create the school and curriculum, learn the ins and outs of the admissions process of a private school, and recruit a minimum of 4 students. Two weeks before our first day, I had 5 registered students, grades 2nd-4th. After the first month I had recruited a sixth student. Of the six students, I retained four for the next 3 years, and I currently still have one of the original students attending my school.


  • Student population has doubled since the first semester in 2021.
  • Servicing grades K-6 presently, with plans to expand to include grades 7-8 beginning in the fall, 2024.

Director

Bushy Hill Nature Center At Incarnation Center
06.2012 - Current
  • Designed and oversaw all school and summer camp programming and curriculum design.
  • Doubled the number of booked school programs within the first 3 years of employment.
  • Increased school program revenue by 22% in my 4th year despite very large, state-wide budget cuts to schools.
  • Increased summer camp enrollment by 40% by my fifth summer and expanded the camp from 2 programs to 5 camp program offerings.
  • Coordinated with local schools and organizations to bring educational, hands-on experiences to the students throughout the year.
  • Used NGSS and Core Standards to guide curriculum development.
  • Supervised and trained 30+ seasonal staff annually and 10-15 part-time teachers throughout the school year.
  • Oversaw a day camp for children ages 4-16 (about 200 children per day in the summer).
  • Created a new preschool camp in 2015 which is still the most popular day camp program in the area since it opened; all 10 sessions are often waitlisted by March each year.
  • Designed and expanded teen summer camp programs and created a counselor in training program similar to a student teaching experience.
  • Managed budgets.
  • Designed and executed marketing strategies and ads.
  • Oversaw daily operations and building upkeep.
  • Worked closely with community organizations, developing community-based outreach programs.
  • Developed and implemented team building and anti-bullying activities.
  • Provided professional development programs for schools, hospital staff, and other community organizations.


*I am currently only the summer camp director still from this job. During the school year I work full-time at the Steward Outdoor Day School, another program/department of the Incarnation Center.

Classroom Teacher, Grades 3-4 and Multiage 3/4th Grade Teacher

Canaan Elementary School, Mascoma School District
07.2005 - 06.2012

Classroom Teacher, Multiage 3/4th Grade

Waits River Valley School
07.2004 - 06.2005

Education

Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction, K-8

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Associate of Science - Chemical Dependency

Keene State College
Keene, NH

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Program and Curriculum Creation
  • Staff Management
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Office Administration
  • Budget Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Fundraising / Community Involvement
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Classroom Management
  • Large/Small Group Instruction

Accomplishments

2011 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalist

2012 Formative Assessment 3-day Conference Presenter

2017 American Camping Association Tri-State Conference Presenter

2019 Grant Recipient from Beyer Co. for Pollinator Projects ($5000)

2022 Rockfall Foundation Certificate of Appreciation for Environmental Excellence

2023 Garden Club Conservation Commendation


Certification

CT Teaching Certification, Grades 1-6 (certification level 305)

Master Naturalist, Level 1

American Red Cross Lifeguard

American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder, Director, Head Teacher

Steward Outdoor Day School At Incarnation Center
01.2021 - Current

Director

Bushy Hill Nature Center At Incarnation Center
06.2012 - Current

Classroom Teacher, Grades 3-4 and Multiage 3/4th Grade Teacher

Canaan Elementary School, Mascoma School District
07.2005 - 06.2012

Classroom Teacher, Multiage 3/4th Grade

Waits River Valley School
07.2004 - 06.2005

Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction, K-8

Keene State College

Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology

Keene State College

Associate of Science - Chemical Dependency

Keene State College
Jennifer Malaguti