JENNIFER MANNING

• Taught multiple Project Lead the Way STEM courses to 7th/8th grade students, emphasizing teamwork, diverse perspectives, design, innovation, and problem solving for period of 9 years with goal of closing achievement gaps and improving math and science understanding.
• Provided scaffolding, attention to equity, clear targets, formative assessments and summative assessments for thirteen years as 6th-8th grade mathematics teacher with focus on gradual progression of concepts to achieve mastery. Attention given to prioritization and flow of content to maintain engagement and achieve standards, as evidenced by year-end assessments.
• Designed and implemented experiential education program, with 15 years of longevity, for 7th grade students, with focus on learning engagement, inclusion, equity, problem solving, team building and physical education, including maritime activities like navigation, speed determination, and linear functions.
• Managed, taught, and motivated 7th/8th grade students in earth, physical and life sciences for eight years, with emphasis on accessibility, teamwork, data analysis, experiential learning and applied science.
• Designed and implemented 4 large scope, multi-faceted, place-based learning projects extending multiple years, anticipating and navigating challenges around logistics, inclusion, community partners, and cost.
• Recorded meeting minutes for six years for the Port Townsend Education Association as the Executive Membership Secretary. Notes were distilled into decipherable minutes and action items for the general membership to view.
• Utilization of Skyward, automated school management and student information system including student database, through data entry and analytics to maintain records for 22 years.
• Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies in multiple district leadership roles including BEST Mentor (2 years), Building Leadership Team (8 years), Grant Writer (12 years), Science Leadership Team (2 years), and Math Leadership Team (6 years).
• Applied for and awarded $60,000 in grants used to improve student engagement in educational experiences. Grant applications required use of targeted, clear communication with measurable results for use in evaluating program at end of cycle.

• Managed books (weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks), and prepared for year-end reporting for 17 years, reducing errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
• Use of Wordpress web development software to finalize website constructed for business to improve outreach and to improve communication of services offered. Integration of photos, text, captions enhanced presentation. https://olympicgutter.com
• Utilization of MonsterInsights Analytics to track usage of site and make adjustments to content.
• Financial accuracy maintained by reconciling accounts monthly and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
• Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, Quickbooks Online, resulting in increased efficiency.
• Restructured the business from a sole-proprietorship to a limited liability corporation, requiring new legal, accounting, licensing, and payroll processes.

Awarded Cum Laude