Jennifer Nieman
Austin,TX
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA/ESL Teacher
Texans Can Academy
Austin, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented instructional best practices to support 9th –12th grade credit recovery students to meet graduation requirements.
- Leveraged a data driven tracking system to monitor the progress of high impact skills frequently tested on STAAR.
- Utilized the Bright Thinkers Program to facilitate the learning of 50-60 students per classroom.
- Desegregated formative and summative assessment data to drive instructional interventions that prepared students for English STAAR EOC.
- Utilized differentiated instruction and scaffolding techniques to meet diverse student needs.
- Executed trauma informed teaching strategies to create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
- Integrated technology and project-based learning to enhance student engagement and real-world application of English skills.
- Established strong relationships with students, families, and support staff to provide academic and emotional support.
Head Middle School Band Director/ Extended Day English Interventionist
Webb Middle School
Austin, TX
08.2003 - 05.2022
- Implemented instructional best practices and high impact strategies to help students excel in music performance and meet and or exceed state ELA accountability performance standards.
- Managed all aspects of the school’s band program to include general music performance and competition preparation.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans that integrated music theory, performance techniques, and leadership skills.
- Mentored students in discipline, teamwork, and perseverance to foster a culture of excellence and commitment.
- Managed budgets, fundraising efforts, and community outreach to support program growth and sustainability.
- Accomplished Excellent/Superior ratings at UIL Band competitions for 22 consecutive years.
- Facilitated small group intervention strategies using guided discourse, modeling, and data tracking to support campus efforts to improve literacy and STAAR outcomes.
- Served as a credit recovery teacher for two years helping to assist students that were failing multiple classes or had excessive absences.
Timeline
ELA/ESL Teacher
Texans Can Academy
09.2022 - Current
Head Middle School Band Director/ Extended Day English Interventionist
Webb Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2022