JENNIFER WEBB
Littleton,CO
Summary
Accomplished educator with over 27 years of experience in secondary and adult education. Proven track record in designing and implementing instructional practices, engaging diverse student populations, and fostering critical thinking. Extensive experience in gifted education, assessment, and professional development. Eager to contribute to team success and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Coach and mentor teachers of gifted students in 11 schools (K-12), offering guidance on effective teaching practices and classroom management techniques for gifted and twice-exceptional populations.
- Deliver professional learning to educate faculty and staff on best practices in gifted education, emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff district-wide to develop advanced learning plans, determine effective instructional strategies, and differentiate curriculum for gifted learners.
- Conduct assessments and analyze data of students to determine individual needs for gifted and twice exceptional learners grades K-12.
- Collaborate with district content area teams to provide support and academic extension for gifted students grades K-12.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Educator
Lakewood High School
08.1997 - 08.2021
- Designed and taught AP English Language and Composition (18 years), focusing on developing students’ college level writing skills in analysis, argumentation, and synthesis.
- Implemented evidence-based teaching practices to promote student engagement and achievement.
- Employed a variety of instructional strategies, including peer review, writing workshops, personal reflection, and individualized feedback to support students’ writing development.
- Instructed IB Theory of Knowledge course (14 years), focusing on developing students’ understanding and consideration of global perspectives.
- Advised IB Extended Essay students, helping them develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills.
- Developed curriculum for and instructed intervention/credit recovery English Language Arts courses for grades 9-12, focusing on graduation and career readiness skills.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with educational research and pedagogical strategies.
- Supervised student teachers and practicum students and mentored new educators.
Department Manager and Instructional Leader
Lakewood High School
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Analyzed assessment data to identify areas for improvement and inform instructional decisions.
- Facilitated professional learning communities (PLCs) to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among teachers.
- Shared current pedagogical research and 'best practices' with department members.
- Led instructional rounds to observe and analyze teaching practices.
- Provided feedback and coaching to teachers to improve their instructional skills.
- Assisted with course scheduling and hiring and staffing of instructors for a department of 16 teachers.
Academic Consulting
College Board & Educational Testing Services
06.2008 - Current
- Test Development: wrote exam items, developed multiple-choice questions and responses, and submitted source material for writing prompts.
- Assessment Analysis: analyzed question stems, multiple-choice options, and assessment data for revision of online AP Classroom assessment questions.
- Collaborated on the development of AP English Language exam prompts and scoring rubrics.
- Co-facilitated AP English Language Webinars to support high school instructors in understanding and applying the scoring rubric.
- Served on the AP Language and Composition Test Development Committee (2016-2020).
- Served on the AP Language and Composition CDAC Framework Committee (2014-2016).
- Participated in the AP Language Reading as a Virtual Question Leader, Early Table Leader, Table Leader, and Reader (2008-2023).
International Baccalaureate
Independent Contractor
08.2018 - Current
- Examiner Training and Assessment: Trained examiners for IB English Language and Literature Paper 2.
- Reassessed exams with challenged scores as an "Enquiry upon results examiner."
- Provided examiner feedback for teacher training materials.
- Assessed Written Task, Paper 1, Paper 2 assessments, and oral response exams.
Academic Consultant
Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided multiple training and support webinars for AP English Language teachers on curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Facilitated Mock Exam sessions with 30 classroom teachers, including training on scoring rubrics and exam scoring practices.
Colorado Legacy Foundation
Independent Contractor
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Co-facilitated Mock Exams for AP English Language, focusing on scoring practices.
- Co-facilitated professional development workshops to prepare students for the AP English Language & Composition exam.
Education
Masters of Arts in Education - K-12 Educational Counseling
University of Phoenix
Denver, CO05.1998
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Colorado State University
Fort Collins08.1994
Skills
- Written Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Gifted Education
- Test Development and Assessment
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Presentations and publications
Professional Learning Presentations
Igniting Passion in Underachieving Gifted Secondary Students
- Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT) Conference, October 2026,
- Presenting strategies for identifying, engaging, and motivating underachieving gifted students.
Rigor vs. Vigor in Gifted Education
- Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT) Conference, October 2024
- Discussed how to develop deeper learning and student engagement through creativity, collaboration, contests, and celebrations.
Gifted Student Characteristics and Student Engagement
- Falcon Bluffs Middle School, Jefferson County Public Schools, February 2024
- Explored the unique characteristics of gifted students and how to foster their engagement in the classroom.
Differentiation for Gifted Students in the General Education Classroom
- Falcon Bluffs Middle School, Jefferson County Public Schools, October 2022, January 2024,
- Presented strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of gifted students in general education middle school classrooms.
Global Perspectives in the AP/IB Classroom: Curriculum as more than a checklist
- MOSIAC Online PD for English Language and Literature, 2020
- Explored ways to incorporate global perspectives into AP and IB English language and literature courses.
R3: Reading WRiting, Reflecting: The Transfer of Skills Across the AP Language and Composition Course
- AP Annual Conference, 2018
- Presented on strategies for helping students develop critical thinking and writing skills.
Reading Nonfiction
- Lakewood High School, 2016
- Co-presented on effective strategies for teaching nonfiction reading comprehension in all academic areas.
Publications
AP English Course Exam and Description (CED), collaborator
- College Board, Fall 2020
- Contributed to the development of the AP English Course Exam and accompanying course description.
"The Truth About Teaching"
- Colorado Language Arts Society Journal: Statement 51.1, January 2015
- Published an article reflecting on personal experiences and insights into the teaching profession.
Book Review of William Pollack's Real Boys
- Colorado School Counselor Association's Fall Newsletter, 2001
- Reviewed William Pollack's book on the challenges faced by boys and young men.
Academicconsulting
- College Board & Educational Testing Services, Independent Contractor, 2014, present, Test Development: Wrote exam items, developed multiple-choice questions and responses, and submitted source material for writing prompts., Collaborated on the development of AP Language exam prompts and scoring rubrics., Assessment Analysis: Participated in the 5-4 Project, analyzing question stems, multiple-choice options, and assessment data., Contributed to the development of rationales for the application of the current scoring rubric., Professional Development: Collaborated on AP English Language Webinars to support high school instructors in understanding and applying the scoring rubric., Leadership Roles: Served on the AP Language and Composition Test Development Committee (2016-2020). Served on the AP Language and Composition CDAC Framework Committee (2014-2016). Participated in the AP Language Reading as a Virtual Question Leader, Early Table Leader, Table Leader, and Reader (2008-2023).
- International Baccalaureate, Independent Contractor, 2018, present, Examiner Training and Assessment: Trained examiners for IB English Language and Literature Paper 2., Reassessed exams with challenged scores as an "Enquiry upon results examiner"., Provided examiner feedback for teacher training materials., Assessed Written Task, Paper 1, Paper 2 assessments, and oral response exams.
- Colorado Legacy Foundation, Independent Contractor, 2012, 2015, Mock Exam for AP English Language & Composition: Co-facilitated professional development workshops to prepare students for the AP English Language & Composition exam.
- Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program (AP-TIP), Indiana, 2017, 2019, AP English Teacher Training Webinars: Provided training and support for AP English teachers on curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Licensesandendorsements
- Secondary Teaching License in Secondary English/Language Arts, 2026
- Secondary Teaching License in Secondary Social Studies, 2026
- Gifted and Talented Specialist License (P-12), 2026
- School Counselor License (0-21), 2026
Presentations and Publications
Professional Development Workshops
- "Igniting Passion in Underachieving Gifted Secondary Students"
- Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT) Conference, October 2026
- Presenting strategies for identifying, engaging, and motivating underachieving gifted students.
- "Rigor vs. Vigor in Gifted Education"
- Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT) Conference, October 2024
- Discussed how to develop deeper learning and student engagement through creativity, collaboration, contests, and celebrations.
- "Gifted Student Characteristics and Student Engagement"
- Falcon Bluffs Middle School, Jefferson County Public Schools, February 2024
- Explored the unique characteristics of gifted students and how to foster their engagement in the classroom.
- "Differentiation for Gifted Students in the General Education Classroom"
- Falcon Bluffs Middle School, Jefferson County Public Schools, October 2022 and January 2024
- Presented strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of gifted students in general education middle school classrooms.
Online Professional Development
- "Global Perspectives in the AP/IB Classroom: Curriculum as more than a checklist"
- Co-presenter for MOSIAC Online PD for English Language and Literature, 2020
- Explored ways to incorporate global perspectives into AP and IB English language and literature courses.
Presentations
and
Publications
Professional Development Workshops
- "Igniting Passion in Underachieving Gifted Secondary Students"
- Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT) Conference, October 2026
- Presenting strategies for identifying, engaging, and motivating underachieving gifted students.
- "Rigor vs. Vigor in Gifted Education"
- Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented (CAGT) Conference, October 2024
- Discussed how to develop deeper learning and student engagement through creativity, collaboration, contests, and celebrations.
- "Gifted Student Characteristics and Student Engagement"
- Falcon Bluffs Middle School, Jefferson County Public Schools, February 2024
- Explored the unique characteristics of gifted students and how to foster their engagement in the classroom.
- "Differentiation for Gifted Students in the General Education Classroom"
- Falcon Bluffs Middle School, Jefferson County Public Schools, October 2022 and January 2024
- Presented strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of gifted students in general education middle school classrooms.
Online Professional Development
- "Global Perspectives in the AP/IB Classroom: Curriculum as more than a checklist"
- Co-presenter for MOSIAC Online PD for English Language and Literature, 2020
- Explored ways to incorporate global perspectives into AP and IB English language and literature courses.
Teacher Training
- "R3: Reading WRiting, Reflecting: The Transfer of Skills Across the AP Language and Composition Course"
AP Annual Conference, 2018
Presented on strategies for helping students develop critical thinking and writing skills.
- "Reading Nonfiction"
- Lakewood High School, 2016
- Co-presented on effective strategies for teaching nonfiction reading comprehension in all academic areas.
Publications
- Collaborator on the AP English Course Exam and Description
- College Board, Fall 2020
- Contributed to the development of the AP English Course Exam and accompanying course description.
- "The Truth About Teaching"
- Colorado Language Arts Society Journal: Statement 51.1, January 2015
- Published an article reflecting on personal experiences and insights into the teaching profession.
- Book Review of William Pollack's Real Boys
- Colorado School Counselor Association's Fall Newsletter, 2001
- Reviewed William Pollack's book on the challenges faced by boys and young men.
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
International Baccalaureate
Independent Contractor
08.2018 - Current
Academic Consultant
Advanced Placement Teacher Investment Program
09.2017 - 09.2019
Department Manager and Instructional Leader
Lakewood High School
08.2015 - 08.2020
Colorado Legacy Foundation
Independent Contractor
08.2012 - 01.2015
Academic Consulting
College Board & Educational Testing Services
06.2008 - Current
Educator
Lakewood High School
08.1997 - 08.2021
Masters of Arts in Education - K-12 Educational Counseling
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Colorado State University
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