Jennifer Schilling
Plainfield
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with all stakeholders to promote an engaged, empowering environment where students and staff thrive. Hardworking and passionate problem solver eager to lead and create an environment that supports all learners.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Academic Services
Charles City Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Developed program review process to increase academic success in K-12 content areas and K-12 special education.
- Improved team performance through mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with administrative leadership and board of directors to guide academic vision for high-achievement and student growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Standards Based Evaluation Team
Central Rivers AEA
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Support agency work focused on developing standards based IEP goals and assessments, and implementation of the SDI (Specially Designed Instruction) framework into Central Rivers AEA districts.
Math Consultant
Central Rivers AEA
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Support public school teachers of mathematics K-12 in the implementation of effective instructional techniques and curriculum that improve students' understanding of mathematical concepts.
Social Studies Consultant
Central Rivers AEA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided professional learning around formative assessment specific to Iowa Core Social Studies standards and supported elementary and secondary teachers in implementing inquiry based Social Studies standards.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Wartburg College
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Instruct mathematics education methods course and elementary content courses for preservice elementary education majors
- Plan and instruct secondary math methods course for preservice secondary math majors
- Place, supervise, and evaluate field experiences for elementary math methods and secondary math methods
- Plan and instruct a variety of essential education classes including Finite Mathematics and Statistical Methods
- Oversee the remedial math courses offered (online and face to face) for incoming students who have not met Wartburg's acceptance requirements in math proficiency.
8th Grade Math Teacher
Charles City Schools
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Planned and implemented instruction of 8th grade general math, algebra, and remedial math classes.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Charles City Schools
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Planned and implemented 7th grade math, science, and social studies instruction.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Nashua-Plainfield Schools
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Instructed 7th grade math classes and collaborated with 7th grade team in planning interdisciplinary curriculum.
6th Grade Teacher
Nashua-Plainfield Schools
01.1990 - 01.1998
- Planned and implemented math, science, reading, and language arts instruction.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Mathematics Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.2010
Masters in Middle Level Mathematics - Reform Mathematics
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.1988
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective Leader
- Staff Professional Learning
Certification
#300094, K-6 Elementary Education, K-8 Mathematics
Affiliations
- National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Mathematical Association of Teacher Educators
- Iowa Mathematical Association of Teacher Educators (President 2015-2017)
- National Middle Level Educators
Presentations
- Joint Mathematics Meetings, American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of America, Math Anxiety and Reading Strategies in Math Content Courses, San Antonio, TX, 2015
- Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Topic Study with Preservice Elementary Teachers, Ames, IA, 2015
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference, Topic Study with Preservice Elementary Teachers, New Orleans, LA, 2014
- Iowa STEM Conference, Faculty Mentor to Student Presentation/Topic Study and Subtraction, Ames, IA, 2013
- National Middle Level Educator's Conference, Diversity Through Simulation, Louisville, KY, 2011
- Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Social Justice by the Numbers, West Des Moines, IA, 2011
- Regional Middle Levels Conference, Struggling Learners of Mathematics, Omaha, NE, 2010
- Northeast Iowa Middle Level Conference, Problem Solving Activities in Geometry, Waverly, IA, 2009
- Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Teaching Area and Perimeter for Understanding, West Des Moines, IA, 2009
- Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Reform Mathematics Discussion Panel, Des Moines, IA, 2001
- Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Social Studies Connections Within Math Instruction, Des Moines, IA, 1998
- University of Northern Iowa Math Conference, Math in the Social Studies Context, Cedar Falls, IA, 1996
Professional Service
- Central Rivers AEA, Math Team Lead, 2019-Present
- State Math Leadership Team (Iowa), 2019-Present
- Wartburg College Education Unit, 2008-2016
- Wartburg Business Department, Visiting Professor Search Committee, 2016
- Wartburg Title IX Committee/Investigator, 2014-2015
- Wartburg Faculty Review Committee, Chair, 2015-2015
- Wartburg Student Senate, Faculty Advisor, 2014-2015
- Wartburg Suspensions Appeal Committee, 2014-2015
- Wartburg Mathematics Educator Club, Faculty Advisor, 2014-2016
- Wartburg Women's Soccer Team, Faculty Advisor, 2009-2016
- Mathematical Association of Teacher Educators, President Elect, 2012-2016
- Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics, State Executive Board, 2015-2018
- Wartburg Vice President of Student Life, Search Committee, 2014-2018
- Wartburg Mathematics Professor, Search Committee, 2015
- Wartburg General Education Committee, 2014
- Wartburg/St. Paul's Elementary, Saints Alive Representative, 2012-2014
- Wartburg/Washington Carver, Partners in Education Representative, 2010-2013
- Wartburg Student Media Committee, 2010-2013
- Charles City Schools, Faculty Mentor, 2008-2012013
- Charles City Professional Development Committee, 2010-2013
- Charles City Schools, 8th Grade Team Leader, 2008-2013
- Charles City Schools, 7th Grade Team Leader, 2004-2008
Awards
- Iowa's STEM Scale-Up Program Grant, $2500.00, 2011-2013, Established Lego League and St. Paul's Elementary, Waverly, IA
- Wartburg Faculty Development Funds, $800.00, Researched and implemented math resources to be used with 1-to-1 IPADS in 5th grade math class at Waverly Shell Rock Middle School, Waverly, IA
Community Service
- Court Appointed Special Advocate, Iowa Foster Program, 2000-2001
- Four Bridges Run 5K Coordinator, Shell Rock 4th of July Committee, 2014-Present
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 2012-2015
- Faith Lutheran Church, Board Treasurer, Shell Rock, IA, 2009-2015
- Faith Lutheran Church, Sunday School Teacher, Shell Rock, IA, 2012-2013
- Volunteer 5th/6th Grade Youth Basketball Coach, 2006-2010
- St. John United Church of Christ, Board Member, Nashua, IA, 2004-2006
- St. John United Church of Christ, Sunday School Teacher, Nashua, IA, 2000-2004
References
- Jody Albertson, Region 4 Administrator, Central Rivers AEA, 9184 265th St. Suite B, Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428, jalbertson@centralriversaea.org
- Brad Hurst, High School Principal, Mason City High School, 1700 4th St. SE, Mason City, Iowa, 50401, bhurst@masoncityschools.org
- Dr. Bev Plagge, Region 1 Administrator, Central Rivers AEA, 9184 265th St. Suite B, Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428, 641-329-4200, bplagge@centralriversaea.org
- Amber Dietz, Region 2 Administrator, Central Rivers AEA, 9184 265th St. Suite B, Clear Lake, Iowa, 50428, 319-215-6996, adietz@centralriversaea.org
Projects
Math Anxiety: Prevalence and Influence on Course Success and Career Choice, Joshua Lehman, 2014 Making Algebra Meaningful: Real Life Connections to Algebra Concepts, David Carlson, 2014 Math Anxiety in Preservice Teachers, Dr. Joy Becker, 2013
Timeline
Director of Academic Services
Charles City Schools
07.2022 - Current
Social Studies Consultant
Central Rivers AEA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Standards Based Evaluation Team
Central Rivers AEA
01.2018 - 06.2022
Math Consultant
Central Rivers AEA
01.2016 - 06.2022
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Wartburg College
01.2008 - 01.2016
8th Grade Math Teacher
Charles City Schools
01.2002 - 01.2008
7th Grade Math Teacher
Charles City Schools
01.1998 - 01.2002
7th Grade Math Teacher
Nashua-Plainfield Schools
01.1996 - 01.1998
6th Grade Teacher
Nashua-Plainfield Schools
01.1990 - 01.1998
Doctorate of Education - Mathematics Education
University of Northern Iowa
Masters in Middle Level Mathematics - Reform Mathematics
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa