Jennifer Sparks
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Harrison Intermediate, Wylie ISD
08.2021 - Current
6th Grade Science
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Helped with SMART Girls - 2024
Substitute Teacher
Wylie ISD
01.2021 - 05.2021
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
06.2014 - 01.2021
- I stayed at home raising two children until they were both in school.
- George W Bush PTA Leadership board as Parliamentarian for 2 years
- Room Mom until Covid
Teacher, Young Women's Leadership Academy
FWISD
08.2011 - 06.2014
6th- 8th Grade Science
- Developed curriculum focused on leadership principles, communication strategies, and problem-solving techniques for diverse audiences
I sponsored/coordinated the following activities:
- 2011- 7th and 8th grade Whiz Quiz team sponsor
- 2012 & 2013 - 7th grade Science UIL coach
- 2012 - 8th grade Science UIL coach
- 2012-2014 - Hospitality committee member
- 2014 - St. Jude Walk sponsor
- 2012-2014 - Operation Christmas child shoebox toy drive sponsor
- 2014 - College & career day committee member
- 2014 - Open house committee member
During the 2012-2013 school year, 100% of my 8th grade students passed STAAR. During the 2013-2014 school year, 98% of my 8th grade students passed STAAR, with a majority already reaching a Level III – advanced rating.
Teacher, W. B. Green Junior High
La Feria ISD
08.2007 - 05.2011
7th & 8th Grade Science
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Summer of 2009 and 2010, I helped write the curriculum for our 8th grade science department.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science; Minor in Chemistry
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2006
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Collaborative learning
- Technology Integration
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Generalist 4-8
- Science 4-8
- Life Science 9-12
- Principal
Professional Development
- Effective Instructional Practices for ELLs
- G/T Training (La Feria ISD & Fort Worth ISD)
- CAST Conference – 2008 & 2010
- Pre-AP Summer Institute 2010 & 2013 - TCU Campus
- Formative Assessment Training 2013
- Institute of Teaching Excellence - Science at TCU - July 2022
- PLC Leadership Academy - June 2022
- Restorative Practices training - 2022
Timeline
Teacher
Harrison Intermediate, Wylie ISD
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Wylie ISD
01.2021 - 05.2021
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
06.2014 - 01.2021
Teacher, Young Women's Leadership Academy
FWISD
08.2011 - 06.2014
Teacher, W. B. Green Junior High
La Feria ISD
08.2007 - 05.2011
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science; Minor in Chemistry
Baylor University
- Generalist 4-8
- Science 4-8
- Life Science 9-12
- Principal
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