Jennifer Pollick

• Homeschool Support
• Reading Intervention (grades 3 and up)
• Private Tutoring, Social Studies, Language Arts, math through Algebra 1, Science
• Executive Function Coaching
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify areas for improvement in curricula.
• Conducted ongoing assessments of instructional methods effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to optimize student learning outcomes.
• Improved student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

• School Program Development
• Docent/Tour Guide Hiring and Training
• Project Oversight and Coordination
• Exhibition Support, Planning, Text and Interpretation
• Grant Project Development
• Conducted comprehensive market research to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.
• Established strong client relationships through effective communication and tailored support strategies.
• Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
• Guided clients in implementing best practices for project management and resource allocation.
• Analyzed client needs to develop tailored consulting strategies.
• Provided expert guidance on industry best practices and emerging trends.

Conduct Classes for grades 7-12

• Social Studies, American History, World History, Economics, Personal Finance, Executive Function/Study Skills, Middle School Science
• Case Manager for 4 students
• Attend IEP and Transitional meetings grades 9-12
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.

2024-June 2025 Admin Coordinator (See below Admin Asst)

• Supervision of Receptionist
• Support Executive Director and Office Manager

Aug. 2018-2024 Admin. Assistant

• Day to day general office duties
• Grant writing/submission
• Fundraising/event planning
• Manage Annual Fund Drive
• Reporting to MEDOE all student and staff stats
• Manage/maintain student files
• Social media coordination
• Coordinated, building maintenance and tech consultants

• Assist Executive Director with Financials using QuickBooks
• Produce and coordinate the quarterly newsletter The Dash
• Grant writing
• Recruit and train walking tour volunteers and office volunteers
• Collaborate with other organizations and institutions to present public and student programming
• Maintain and update website and all social media
• Plan and implement advertising and media for all programs and exhibits and design graphic materials as needed.
• Designed and implemented the Boy Scout Merit Badge program (and became a Merit Badge Counselor) for The American Heritage Merit Badge.
• Coordinate with Freeport High School Volunteer Club to staff events and conduct office help throughout the school year.
• Coordinated community outreach programs to promote local history and increase engagement including annual Pettengill Farm Day and the Annual Plant Sale

• Design and implement programs for the general public at the Portland Observatory Museum and Eastern Cemetery.
• Liaison to the City of Portland as related to Greater Portland Landmarks stewardship of the Portland Observatory.
• Recruit, Train and schedule 50 volunteer docents to conduct tours of the Portland Observatory, US Custom House and neighborhood walking tours of Portland and 5 seasonal Site Managers of the Portland Observatory.
• Design and implement Realtor Programs.
• Produce, bi-Annual Old House Trade Show and yearly publication of The Northern New England Restoration Directory.
• Work with the Director of Development with Education grants and funding opportunities.
• Attend monthly Marketing Committee, Education Committee and Board meetings.
• Project Director for the 3rd edition of The City is a Classroom a workbook a collaborative project, for 3rd grade, published March 2013, which received the 2014 Best in Show Award, NEMA Publication Awards
• Conduct research on properties for tour design, public request, and general interest.
• Project Manager for the redesign and implementation of the Greater Portland Landmarks website.
• Maintain social media sites for both Greater Portland Landmarks and The Portland Observatory Museum.

• Design and Implement Education Programs for Grades 3-12, and Adult, Senior and Family Programs.
• Assist Executive Director with grant application preparation, preparations of marketing materials for public programming.
• Review MAP, CAP, and Furnishing Plan and make comments for outside consultants.
• Work with Curators to maintain collections and execute temporary exhibitions.
• Appear on TV and radio to help promote public programs.
• Monitor the Education/Programming Budget.
• Recruited, trained and mentored 4 part-time employees, and 10 volunteer docents and paid tour guides and curatorial interns.
• Led training initiatives for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in educational delivery.
• Collaborated with community partners to expand outreach and increase program participation.

Acting Director, Jan. 2009 - March 2009.

During this time I secured $125K in grants for capital improvements for the interior of the Mansion, from Borough Representative Michael Benedetto’s Office.

• Implemented planetarium programs focusing on the solar system, the galaxy, constellations of the Northern hemisphere, Native Americans, ancient mythology, and winter holidays relating to the stars, the season and the many customs of celebrating the winter solstice around the World.
• Member of a team to develop a comet program for Junior High School students.
• Implemented planetarium programs focusing on the solar system, the galaxy, Constellations of the Northern hemisphere, Native American mythology, and winter holidays relating to the stars, the season and the many customs of celebrating the winter solstice around the World.
• Part-Time Workshop Instructor
• Present programs to school groups (K-6) based on the museum’s exhibits on the Hudson River, the Solar System, and the Victorian Mansion.
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• Facilitated interactive workshops promoting art appreciation and historical context

• Designed and implemented educational programming for: School children, Adult groups, Seniors, Developmentally and physically disabled, general public
• Hired, trained and scheduled guide staff.
• Implemented volunteer program and internship program
• Designed pre- and post visit materials for group tours.
• Planned and implemented special public programming based on temporary exhibitions.
• Developed interpretive materials and programmed for all permanent and temporary exhibitions.
• Worked side by side with the Curator of Special Exhibitions to develop content for all temporary exhibitions.

• Designed museum education programs (Pre-K - High School) including pre and post visit materials for classroom teachers.
• Presented outreach programs to schools and senior centers.
• Hired, trained and supervised 20 paid guide staff.
• Wrote interpretative material for the mansion for all public tours.
• Worked with AntennaAudio to develop an audio tour of the property including four out buildings and three gardens.

Museum Shop Manager:

• Reported trends, displayed and arranged merchandise for sale.
• Took physical inventories, ordered merchandise, searched for and developed new merchandise.
• Prepared weekly and monthly accounting and statistical reports in coordination with site administrative staff to assure proper handling of receipts and accurate submission of financial reports.