Jennifer Nzimora
South Burlington,VT
Summary
Dynamic educator and advocate with extensive experience at Pomona Unified School District, excelling in cross-cultural communication and student advocacy. Proven track record in lesson planning and classroom management, fostering inclusive environments that enhance student engagement and success. Committed to empowering diverse learners through innovative, culturally responsive teaching methods. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Pepperfields International Ministries
Colton, CA
02.2015 - Current
- Served as a Vice President of a faith-based nonprofit supporting child-center ministry programs, primarily in Brazil.
- Led volunteer teams, supportive strategic planning, and strengthen partner relationships through outreach, storytelling, cross-cultural communication to advance new organizations international mission.
- Maintained leadership during COVID-related program pause.
English Language Development Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona, CA
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional planning.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and provide targeted support, leading to improved overall performance.
- Developed a culturally responsive curriculum, resulting in increased engagement and participation from diverse students.
- Modeled SEL strategies to help students self-regulate, learn and practice empathy, responsible decision-making, and build positive relationships with peers, educators, family and community members.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced English language acquisition across subjects..
Collaborator
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona, CA
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with renowned thespian, writer, director and professor Rose Portillo (Pomona College) and Claremont Colleges students on a theater-based project promoting youth voice and self-expression.
- Co-facilitated workshops with over 40 high school students in movement, storytelling, and ensemble work.
- Supported students in devising and performing their own short plays and monologues based on student's personal experience.
- Promoted academic confidence by incorporating real-world and college-focused activities.
- Incorporated college readiness by guiding students in developing the literacy skills necessary for post-secondary success.
English Teacher
Encore Jr. & Senior High School for the Arts
Riverside, CA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Thought literary analysis in academic writing through multimodal instruction, including visual arts and media.
- creative project such as documentaries and visual presentations to deepen comprehension.
- Supported student expression through interdisciplinary projects aligned with state standards.
Youth Sunday School Teacher (Jr. and Sr. High)
First Baptist Church of Glendale
Glendale, CA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Designed values-based youth curriculum centered on spiritual growth and personal development.
- Modeled various reflection techniques to help students learn from experience, identify areas for growth, and enhance decision-making skills.
Translator and Interpreter
PICCI
Colton, CA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Provided professional interpreting translation in English, Spanish, and Portuguese in educational and community settings.
AP English Teacher
Southwest Early College High School
Pharr, TX
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Adjunct Professor of English
South Texas College
McAllen, TX
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Established a safe and welcoming classroom environment that promoted intellectual curiosity, open dialogue, and mutual respect among all participants.
- Managed course websites and online discussion boards, fostering an inclusive learning community beyond the physical classroom space.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating multimedia resources and real-world examples into lectures.
- students through the transition from high school to college and modeled college writing and academic discourse.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Induction: Nondegree Seeking Course Work
University of California-Extension
Riverside06-2019
Master of Arts - Education-Graduate Courses-nondegree Seeking
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS09-2013
Master of Arts - English
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA06-2013
Master of Arts - English
University of California, Riverside
Riverside06-2008
Skills
- Student Advocacy and Equity
- Classroom management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
English Language Development Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
09.2021 - 07.2025
Collaborator
Pomona Unified School District
09.2021 - 06.2023
English Teacher
Encore Jr. & Senior High School for the Arts
08.2018 - 06.2019
Vice President
Pepperfields International Ministries
02.2015 - Current
Youth Sunday School Teacher (Jr. and Sr. High)
First Baptist Church of Glendale
01.2014 - 01.2018
Translator and Interpreter
PICCI
01.2014 - 01.2018
AP English Teacher
Southwest Early College High School
08.2013 - 07.2015
Adjunct Professor of English
South Texas College
08.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching Induction: Nondegree Seeking Course Work
University of California-Extension
Master of Arts - Education-Graduate Courses-nondegree Seeking
Delta State University
Master of Arts - English
La Sierra University
Master of Arts - English
University of California, Riverside
Certification
- VT Professional Educator License (Level 1)
- VT Endorsement2-05 (Grades 7-12)
- CA Single Subject Teaching Credential-English, 2029-07-01
- CA English Learner Authorization
Professional Affiliation and Awards
- Teach for America Alumna (2013 Corps)
- Signma Tau Delta, International Honors Society
- College Writing Instructor of the Year, La Sierra University, 2011-2012