JENNIFER MÅRTENSSON
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Educational Specialist skilled in leveraging data analysis to develop initiatives that work to reduce systemic inequities and inefficiencies. Demonstrated ability to lead project execution while navigating shifting priorities in the educational landscape. Flexible thinker with ability to adapt communication style to engage others and ensure all stakeholders feel represented and valued. Believe systemic change requires knowledge, dedication, leadership, and collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Specialist: EL Professional Learning
Hawai'i State Department of Education
Honolulu, Hawai'i
05.2020 - Current
- Provide technical assistance to complex areas leads tasked with implementing multiple initiatives; e.g., disciplinary literacy, science of reading, and oral language development to ensure the unique needs of multilingual learners are met.
- Leverage EL program data to advise investment of Federal grant funds (e.g., CLSD, ESSER) into additional training, programs, and materials that benefit ELs.
- Contribute to professional learning planning with Office of Curriculum & Instructional Design and Exceptional Student Branch to increase understanding of Federal Requirements and evidence-based practices for ELs in content courses, including those identified with disabilities.
- Collaborate to define, design, and estimate time and resources for state initiatives; e.g., contributing to the monitoring of CLSD grant plans and consulting on multiple science of reading training and coaching models; e.g., LETRS training for Special Education teachers and CLSD schools.
- Liaison with local institutions of higher education to identify pathways for in-service and pre-service teachers to meet state requirements; support teachers with finding financial assistance.
- Lead EL program's implementation of HIDOE Multilingualism Policy and consult regularly with the Office of Hawaiian Education, World Languages Program, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program on resolving language policy tensions.
Professional Learning and Curriculum Consultant
Self Employed
Honolulu, Hawai'i
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Facilitated in-person and virtual professional learning sessions designed to improve language development and literacy levels.
- Respected, learned, and adapted to the cultural norms and expectations of Japan as a host country and DoDEA as a Federally operated school system.
- Mentored novice facilitator teams using data collected via global feedback management system.
- Authored five comprehensive units showcasing how research-based strategies (e.g., compare and contrast, inductive learning) can be embedded into a core curriculum program while modeling how to plan for systematic learner variability.
- Streamlined air and rail travel for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Client Education Specialist
Imagine Learning
Honolulu, Hawai'i
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Designed and facilitated learning modules to improve user understanding of item response theory, raw scores/scale scores, and data interpretation to establish trust in reliability and validity of proprietary universal screener data when using to make instructional decisions.
- Learned functionality of multiple product platforms and created training modules for users with different access points.
- Worked effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environment to complete customer-facing tasks.
Literacy Curriculum Manager (Grades 3-5)
Catapult Learning
Honolulu, Hawai'i
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Led comprehensive design and development of grades 3-5 proprietary literacy intervention program.
- Utilized corpus linguistics methods to identify target vocabulary words and to isolate sections of reading passages for fluency practice.
- Employed functional grammar model to design meaningful grammar and writing lessons.
- Edited or authored reading passages for specific linguistic features aligned to lesson goals.
- Managed multiple pilots, organized and analyzed data to make program improvements.
- Managed subcontractor relationships to optimize cost savings and meet deadlines.
Literacy & Language Director
Edison Learning
Honolulu, Hawai'i
01.2010 - 07.2016
- Briefed state, district, complex area, and school leaders on data trends to develop and execute school improvement plans.
- Established school-level relationships that allowed for classroom observation, coaching, lesson modeling, staff development, and invitations to leadership meetings.
- Authored and facilitated learning sessions on literacy and language acquisition at state and national conferences.
- Lobbied for right of all students to a high-quality education.
Lecturer
University of Hawai'i
Honolulu, Hawai'i
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Mapped curriculum and instruction to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Mentored adult learners to navigate culture, career, and language demands of Hawai'i and the United States.
Adjunct Instructor
Hawai'i Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawai'i
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Instructed writing, research, grammar, and vocabulary courses consistently for ten semesters.
- Expanded English for Special Purposes course offerings for Tourism Management program.
Elementary EL Teacher
Hawaii Department Of Education
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Provided Dedicated English Language Development to students in grades 1-5.
- Conducted action research related to MA coursework around use of the International Phonetic Alphabet for adult ESL students and use of short vowels/long vowels for teaching phonics and phonemic awareness to emergent readers learning English.
- Administered and analyzed LAS Links; data drove targeted extended learning opportunities that helped our students exit the program before leaving for middle school.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Alfred University
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HISkills
- Data Analysis
- Building Relationships
- Clear and Concise Communication
- Developing Proposals
- Organizational Skills
- Identifying Opportunities
- Data Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Educational Specialist: EL Professional Learning
Hawai'i State Department of Education
05.2020 - Current
Client Education Specialist
Imagine Learning
07.2019 - 05.2020
Literacy Curriculum Manager (Grades 3-5)
Catapult Learning
07.2016 - 08.2018
Professional Learning and Curriculum Consultant
Self Employed
07.2016 - 05.2020
Literacy & Language Director
Edison Learning
01.2010 - 07.2016
Lecturer
University of Hawai'i
05.2008 - 12.2009
Adjunct Instructor
Hawai'i Pacific University
01.2006 - 12.2009
Elementary EL Teacher
Hawaii Department Of Education
01.2005 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
Alfred University
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Hawaii Pacific University
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