Jessica Kahan
Carolina Shores,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced professional with strong background in curriculum development, student support and success, and program management. Diligent and hardworking instructor and motivator devoted to helping each student reach their highest potential both in school and beyond graduation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
ESL & Technology Teacher, Technology Coordinator
The English High School (Boston Public Schools)
Boston, MA
10.2015 - Current
- Enhance learning experiences by developing English language acquisition programs and implementing technology tools, raising academic performance by 95 percent
- Support diverse student needs by creating digital literacy curriculum, providing individualized tutoring, and coordinating 20+ workshops to promote accessible technology experiences
- Technology Coordinator for 5+ years, ensuring all student access to optimized tools by assigning 1:1 Chromebooks, passwords, and troubleshooting Chromebook software and hardware issues
- Certified WIDA Access Exam Teacher and Administrator.
Founder and Principal
The Student's Edge
Sharon, MA
10.2012 - Current
- Founded and operate the The Student's Edge, providing comprehensive educational services across college planning, tutoring, and resume writing for 150+ students
- Create individualized curriculum to guide students through the college application process, and successfully helped 90% of clients earn acceptance to their top desired school
- Administer sample Verbal SAT, ELA MCAS, and English Proficiency exams
- Tutor individual students in Grades 8-12, aligning curriculum to individual student needs
- Develop marketing content & manage family relationships
- Train & manage team to handle increased demand during peak application seasons.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Sharon Public Schools
Sharon, MA
09.2008 - 06.2015
- Performed all responsibilities of the absent teacher, including instruction and classroom management.
Education
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Assistive Technology -
Simmons College
Boston, MAMasters of Arts, Grades 7 through 12, New York University -
New York University, Steinhardt School of Education
New York, NYBachelor of Arts, Economics -
Brandeis University
Waltham, MASkills
- Technology integration
- Marketing
- Staff training
- Lesson planning
- Performance evaluation
- Problem solving
- Curriculum development
- Student support
- Program management
- Digital literacy curriculum
- Individualized tutoring
- Workshop coordination
- Chromebook troubleshooting
- WIDA Access Exam Teacher and Administrator
- College planning
- Tutoring
- Resume writing
- Verbal SAT administration
- ELA MCAS administration
- English Proficiency exams administration
- Classroom management
- Assistive Technology
- Grades 7 through 12 education
- Economics
Certification
MA Academic Teacher, ESL, Grades 5 through 12
MA Academic Teacher English, Grades 7 through 12
MA Academic Teacher, Moderate Disabilities, Grades 5 through 12
Endorsement: Sheltered Immersion Teacher
Timeline
ESL & Technology Teacher, Technology Coordinator
The English High School (Boston Public Schools)
10.2015 - Current
Founder and Principal
The Student's Edge
10.2012 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Sharon Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2015
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Assistive Technology -
Simmons College
Masters of Arts, Grades 7 through 12, New York University -
New York University, Steinhardt School of Education
Bachelor of Arts, Economics -
Brandeis University
MA Academic Teacher, ESL, Grades 5 through 12
MA Academic Teacher English, Grades 7 through 12
MA Academic Teacher, Moderate Disabilities, Grades 5 through 12
Endorsement: Sheltered Immersion Teacher
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