Jenny Pond

Reliable, collaborative education specialist with a strong work ethic and extensive experience designing and facilitating engaging professional learning in both in-person and virtual environments. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement equity-centered professional learning that strengthens instructional systems, adult learning, and program effectiveness. Approachable and compassionate leader skilled in building trusted relationships with educators, administrators, and community stakeholders. Deep understanding of Oregon’s Early Literacy Success Initiative, the science of reading, literacy and math standards, and data-informed instructional decision-making. Highly organized with strong time-management skills; adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in complex, fast-paced environments.

• Education Specialist, Willamette Education Service District, Salem, OR, 08/01/21, Present, Active member of the Cross-Functional Equity, Inclusion & Achievement Team, supporting instructional improvement across 21 component districts., Provided consultation and coaching to schools and districts developing attendance teams, systems, and structures to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase regular attendance., Facilitated communities of practice focused on chronic absenteeism, strengthening educator understanding of family engagement, prevention strategies, social-emotional and behavioral supports, and action planning., Designed and facilitated professional learning on the science of reading, including multilingual learner supports and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for early literacy in grades K–5., Delivered professional learning on instructional coaching strategies and best practices to build educator and leader capacity., Collaborated with district leaders, administrators, educators, and partners around early literacy, attendance systems, K–8 instructional systems, curriculum adoption processes, and integrated content development., Provided technical assistance and professional learning for educators and administrators focused on evidence-based literacy and elementary math practices, culturally responsive instruction, and data-informed decision-making to support focal student populations., Developed guidance, tools, and resources aligned to state initiatives and district priorities., Cross-trained in social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, tribal history/shared history, emergent bilingual supports, equity, diversity and inclusion, and instructional systems science.
• Instructional Systems Specialist, Professional Learning (DoDEA), Fort Knox, KY, 09/01/19, 06/30/21, Selected as District Instructional Leader responsible for end-to-end implementation of curriculum and standards aligned to the district strategic plan., Designed and delivered region-wide professional learning in math and literacy across in-person and digital settings., Supervised literacy and math instructional coaches and educational leaders using a train-the-trainer model and continuous improvement cycles., Facilitated professional learning aligned to early literacy, writing, literacy assessment, and K–5 math structures, routines, and best practices., Collaborated with regional math specialists to develop K–5 College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics (CCRSM) unit summative assessments., Evaluated system-wide curriculum effectiveness to identify opportunities for instructional and program improvement.
• K-5 Math Specialist, Digital Virtual School Worldwide (DoDEA), Remote, 11/01/20, 06/30/21, Provided comprehensive K–5 math learning support across the Americas, Europe, and Pacific regions., Partnered with instructional designers to develop a global Schoology-based elementary math resource course, integrating digital manipulatives, enrichment/intervention tools, and professional learning supports., Led K–2 digital learning community planning and supported K–5 virtual teachers in aligning instruction to standards and best practices., Responded to evolving stakeholder needs through continuous refinement of instructional resources and systems.
• Instructional Coach K-5 (Literacy, Math and Science), Hainerberg Elementary (DoDEA), Wiesbaden, Germany, 08/01/10, 06/30/13, Partnered with teachers to strengthen instructional practice across literacy, math, and science through coaching, co-teaching and modeling instructional practices, and feedback cycles., Increased student engagement in mathematics by launching a school-wide Math Night and extracurricular Math Club., Served in multiple leadership roles, including Math Teacher Leader, PLC Facilitator, CCRS Professional Development Facilitator, District Assessment Team Member, and Continuous School Improvement Chair.
• Grade 3 Teacher, Hainerberg Elementary (DoDEA), Wiesbaden, Germany, 08/01/13, 06/30/15, Taught and supported a diverse population of military-connected students using student-centered, culturally responsive instructional practices., Designed engaging, standards-aligned instruction that supported both academic growth and social-emotional development.
• Literacy Instructional Coach K-3, Hainerberg Elementary (DoDEA), 08/01/10, 06/30/13
• 4th Grade Teacher, Patrick Henry Elementary (DoDEA), 10/01/09, 06/30/10
• 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher ESOL, Scott Elementary School, Salem, OR, 08/01/05, 06/30/09
• 4th Grade Teacher ESOL, Richmond Elementary School, Salem, OR, 08/01/02, 06/30/05

• Department of Defense Education Activity, Elementary Teacher, K – 8
• State of Oregon, Pre-K through 12: Elementary – Multiple Subjects
• State of Oregon, Pre-K through 12: English to Speakers of Other Languages

• WESD, Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling training, course facilitator, and WOU course instructor, Oregon Early Literacy Framework, Early Literacy Team Lead, Social Emotional Learning Trained, Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention Training, Regular Attenders Team Lead, Instructional Coaching Mentor and Team Lead, OEA systems of implementation trained, PBIS training, Multilingual Learner Instructional Support, Literacy and Math curriculum adoption facilitator, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
• DoDEA/University of San Diego, College and Career Ready Math K-6, Driving Instruction through Data and Collaboration for K-12, Collaborative Inquiry – Learning Leaders and Systematic Excellence, Math is Not Only Numbers: Infusing Literacy and Brain Research in Teaching, Differentiated Instruction: Leading & Managing a Differentiated Classroom, Facilitating Teacher Learner and Change, Understanding Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Differentiation for Instructional Leaders, Professional Learning Teams: Vehicle for Linking Differentiated in School- Response to Learning, Promoting Differentiated Instruction in School, Investigating Formative Assessment in Context
• DoDEA, FOSS-Science Training, Concerns Based Adoption Model Training, Understanding by Design Training, Math Summative Assessment Training K-5, Professional Learning Communities Training
• Richmond Elementary, Project GLAD Trained, Love & Logic Trained

• Reliable, collaborative education specialist with a strong work ethic and extensive experience designing and facilitating engaging professional learning in both in-person and virtual environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement equity-centered professional learning that strengthens instructional systems, adult learning, and program effectiveness.
• Approachable and compassionate leader skilled in building trusted relationships with educators, administrators, and community stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of Oregon’s Early Literacy Success Initiative, the science of reading, literacy and math standards, and data-informed instructional decision-making.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills; adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in complex, fast-paced environments.