Jennifer C. Stimpson
Science Educator
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 20 years of experience teaching middle and high school science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
Department of Energy
Washington, DC
08.2020 - Current
- Serve as a U. S. CongressionalFellow with the Albert Einstein Fellowship Program
- Gain knowledge and experience in educational policy
- Serve as an advisor to the office on federal initiatives surrounding STEAM education
- Consult on Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) priorities promoting the science network for underrepresented racial/ethnic populations and women
- Manage the K-12 portfolio, STEM portfolio, and science portfolio for work assignments
- Co-Draft legislation on Black Maternal Health, Diversity, HBCU Infrastructure, and STEM Education.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
Science Teacher
The Hockaday School
Dallas, TX
08.2010 - 05.2020
- Managed the Earth Science and Geology curriculum for middle school Guided the reauthorization of the middle school curriculum Led the annual middle school science fair community program Conducted annual audit for the middle and high school science curriculum
- Lead Coach National Science Olympiad for students with Science Olympiad
- Directed annual Maker Space program to students to teach practical science beyond the classroom
- Participated on the Innovation Committee to advance civic engagement across the school Served as an Admissions Committee Member to interview perspective students, review applications, select new students, recruit future students
- African American Affinity co-sponsor to give students opportunities to build community connections.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Created engaging curricula and supporting materials to facilitate positive learning outcomes across Math and Science courses.
Startup Founder
JSTEMP Science
Dallas, Texas
04.2005 - Current
- Perform non-profit compliance duties as CEO Oversee community outreach programs that served individuals throughout Dallas, TX Develop and implement curriculum plans to school standards
- Collaborate with community organizers to launch camps for youth organizations Provide opportunities for students to explore science through hands-on and STEM activities
- Created and implemented the vision/mission for the KIC science education program to enhance STEM, academic advancement, leadership, and workforce development for underrepresented female students of color
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Director
Uganda, STEM Leadership Institute Program
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Initiated the inaugural program to bridge the gap in STEM for this three-week program
- Designed the STEM Leadership Institute to promote STEM literacy for girls in Gulu Village
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Drove service planning for STEM learning and analyzed utilization data to improve service.
- Optimized operational processes by developing company-wide analytics tool to address client-specific metrics.
Teacher Leader
Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center, Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
08.1999 - 05.2010
- Member Of the science department as a high school chemistry teacher
- Established a school-wide science review program model to increase state test scores
- Established of a recycling program and product design that expanded into a verified county model
- Developed and launched Young Women's Leadership Academy for high school students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Dallas College
01.2004 - 01.2008
Adjunct Instructor-Chemistry
Eastfield Campus
Mesquite, TX
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Verified correctly positioned and working eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers and fire blankets for potential laboratory accidents.
- Conferred with academic area chair on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies and college policies and procedures.
- Fostered motivating learning environment by planning and displaying enthusiasm for organic and inorganic chemistry.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PAMaster of Arts - Environmental Chemistry
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IABachelor of Science - Chemistry
Dillard University
Skills
Group and individual instruction
undefinedCertification
Secondary Science Teaching Certificate, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Affiliations
Founder, National Association of Black Science Techers (NABST)
Grant Reviewer, National Science Foundation (NSF)
Regional Leadership Member, Texas Girls Collaborative Project
STEM Advisory Board Member, Girl Scouts of North Texas
STEM Program Director, Oysters & Pearls International Education
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Science Education Leadership Association, 2021 – present
American Association of Women in Science, 2020 – present
National Coalition of Teachers of Mathematics, 2020 – present
American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2019 – present
American Educational Research Association, 2018 – present
Dallas Summit, 2013 – present
The Links, Incorporated, 2011 - present
National Dillard University Alumni Association, 1994 – present
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 1992 - present
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Justice Revious Ortique Jr., Professional Excellence Alumni Award Dillard University, May 2020 Texas Women’s Foundation “Women Helping Women” Maura Leadership Awardee, May 2020 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, Department of Energy, April 2020 Exemplary Teaching in STEM, Dallas County Community College District, November 2019 AAAS IF/THEN Science Ambassador, September 2019 Top 15 Women in Business Leadership Award Recipient, Walker's Legacy Foundation, November 2018 STEM Trading Card Featured Honoree, Texas Women’s Foundation, October 2017 Excellence in Education Award Recipient, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, April 2017 Prentiss Grant Recipient, The Hockaday School, January 2017 Golden Trailblazer Award Recipient Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Rho Nu Lambda Chapter, September 2016 Women’s History Month Honoree, South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc., March 2013 Community Servant Award, The Links, Incorporated, April 2009 Humanitarian Award Recipient, South Dallas Professional Women’s Club, Inc., April 2008 Inspiration Grant Recipient, The Michael Jordan Fundamentals Schools, NIKE Inc., February 2008 Administrator’s Award, Drug Enforcement Administration, April 1999 MEDIA University of Northern Iowa March 2021 Texas Women and Girls in STEM Day March 2021 Pi Before Dinner Podcast February 2021 Preston Hollow People January 2021 University of Pennsylvania November 2020 Fullstack Educator Podcast October 2020 Texas Womens Foundation Maura Award May 2020 Ebony Magazine November 2018 Oprah Magazine November 2008
Timeline
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
Department of Energy
08.2020 - Current
Director
Uganda, STEM Leadership Institute Program
06.2013 - 08.2013
Science Teacher
The Hockaday School
08.2010 - 05.2020
Startup Founder
JSTEMP Science
04.2005 - Current
Adjunct Instructor-Chemistry
Eastfield Campus
08.2004 - 05.2008
Dallas College
01.2004 - 01.2008
Teacher Leader
Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center, Dallas Independent School District
08.1999 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Dillard University
Master of Arts - Environmental Chemistry
University of Northern Iowa
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Pennsylvania
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