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Jenniffer C. Veras

Jenniffer C. Veras

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced educator and instructional leader with 10+ years in high-performing charter networks. Expertise in literacy development, assessment systems, inquiry-based instruction, and teacher leadership. Proven ability to lead grade-level teams, support professional learning, and drive student achievement. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with a Master’s in Education.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher & 4th Grade Level Chair

KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Compton, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead collaborative planning, data analysis, and instructional alignment
  • Facilitate grade-level meetings focused on student outcomes
  • Design and deliver rigorous ELA instruction
  • Use assessment data to drive targeted interventions
  • Partner with families to support student success

Literacy & Mathematics

Private Academic Tutor
01.2016 - Current
  • Provide individualized literacy and math instruction
  • Design targeted intervention plans
  • Collaborate with families to monitor progress

Assessment Coordinator / Lead Teacher

KIPP Life Academy
Newark, NJ
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Led schoolwide assessment systems
  • Facilitated data dives and teacher support
  • Partnered with leadership on instructional quality

Grade Level Chair & Lead ELA Teacher

Achieve Community Charter School
Newark, NJ
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led grade-level planning and PD
  • Coached teachers using data-driven practices

Science Department Intern Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools
NYC
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Year-long instructional internship under lead teacher mentorship
  • Supported inquiry-based science instruction

Education

Master of Education -

Rutgers Graduate School of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Rutgers University

Skills

  • Literacy Instruction & Intervention
  • Assessment & Data Analysis (DIBELS, i-Ready, STEP)
  • Curriculum Development & Standards Alignment
  • Grade Level Leadership
  • Teacher Coaching & Professional Learning
  • Inquiry-Based Instruction
  • Differentiated & Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Bilingual Education (CLAD)

Certification

  • New Jersey Certification of Eligibility (K–5, P–3)
  • CLAD
  • California Teaching Credential — Pending (expected clearance 2026)

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Lead Teacher & 4th Grade Level Chair

KIPP SoCal Public Schools
01.2024 - Current

Assessment Coordinator / Lead Teacher

KIPP Life Academy
01.2021 - 01.2024

Grade Level Chair & Lead ELA Teacher

Achieve Community Charter School
01.2018 - 01.2021

Science Department Intern Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools
01.2017 - 01.2018

Literacy & Mathematics

Private Academic Tutor
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Rutgers University

Master of Education -

Rutgers Graduate School of Education
Jenniffer C. Veras