Jennifer Pour
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dynamic instructor with 23 years of classroom experience who develops independent, engaged learners. Clear writer and editor with experience in writing employee handbooks, toolkits, lab guides, and online learning materials. Certified and licensed in Pennsylvania in multiple grade levels. Well-traveled and conversant in Spanish; skilled in cross-cultural communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL and Classroom Instructor, Multiple Grades
School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
07.2001 - Current
- Instructed learners in mathematics, literacy, and science
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Established clear objectives for lessons, units, projects and communicated objectives to students.
- Maintained confidential records and information in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Teaching English As A Second Language - Literature/TESOL
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2003
Masters of Arts - Education
University of Kentucky
Philadelphia, PA12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.1992
Skills
- Google product and conferencing software
- Presentation creation and delivery
- Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts and instructors
- Technical writing
- Problem analysis and resolution
- Experience with marginalized communities
- Teaching Experience
- Online Research
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Strong Writing Skills
Certification
Pennsylvania certified in
Teaching English as Second Language (Grades K-12)
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
High School English (Grades 7-12)
Community Involvement
- Volunteered for six local, state, and national political campaigns
- Volunteered with Sierra Club to bring middle school students on hikes
- Wrote an immigration toolkit for schools with community volunteers
Technical Communication Portfolio
https://sites.google.com/view/jennifermpour/home
Timeline
ESOL and Classroom Instructor, Multiple Grades
School District Of Philadelphia
07.2001 - Current
Teaching English As A Second Language - Literature/TESOL
Temple University
Masters of Arts - Education
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Virginia
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