Jennifer White
Birmingham
Summary
Innovative Instructional Designer with 4 years of experience creating engaging K–12 digital and instructor-led learning solutions. Expertise in instructional design methodologies such as Backward Design and Universal Design for Learning to enhance accessibility and learner engagement. Skilled in multimedia content development, LMS management, and professional development facilitation. Currently pursuing an Ed.S. in Instructional Technology, focusing on instructional systems design and digital learning strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Fultondale High School — Jefferson County Schools
Birmingham
01.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented standards-aligned instructional materials and digital learning experiences for 100+ middle and high school learners annually using learner-centered instructional design principles.
- Developed curriculum units, multimedia lessons, assessments, and scaffolded learning activities aligned to measurable learning objectives and state standards.
- Managed digital course content within LMS platforms including Schoology and Google Classroom to enhance organization, accessibility, and learner engagement.
- Applied formative assessment data and learner performance metrics to revise instructional content and improve student mastery outcomes.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate instructional technology tools such as Nearpod, Edpuzzle, Canva, and Pear Deck, enhancing student engagement and interactivity.
- Coached colleagues in maximizing classroom technology, including ViewSonic interactive displays, through informal training and effective technology integration modeling.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction and accessible learning supports for diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with IEP accommodations.
- Participated in cross-functional collaboration through Professional Learning Communities to review curriculum effectiveness, improve instructional strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Balanced multiple concurrent instructional projects while maintaining compliance with district pacing guides, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
Conference Presenter
Jefferson County School District
Birmingham
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed engaging presentations on educational topics for diverse audiences.
- Utilized multimedia tools to create dynamic visual aids for presentations.
- Evaluated participant feedback to inform adjustments in presentation content and delivery for enhanced effectiveness.
- Collaborated with educators to refine curriculum delivery through targeted workshops, improving instructional strategies.
- Modeled interactive, student-centered lessons that fostered engagement with complex texts and promoted deeper literary analysis.
- Shared ready-to-implement resources, including pre-activities, scaffolds, and discourse strategies aligned to state standards.
- Addressed common instructional barriers, including student unfamiliarity with references and teacher uncertainty in scaffolding allusions.
- Networked with professionals to foster partnerships and resource sharing.
Education
Education Specialist - Instructional Technology
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL05-2027
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2021
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Instructional design
- Assessment design
- Course material creation
- Quality education
- Progress assessment
- Instructional technology
- Educational technology
- E-learning design
- Blended learning
- Virtual classroom
- LMS administration
- 508 accessibility
- Content management
- Feedback analysis
- Presentation skills
- Oral communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Industry best practices
- Educational resources
- Assessment creation
- Educational resources
Timeline
Conference Presenter
Jefferson County School District
08.2024 - 08.2024
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Fultondale High School — Jefferson County Schools
01.2022 - Current
Education Specialist - Instructional Technology
Auburn University Montgomery
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham