JESSICA M. DANDRIDGE
Hopewell Junction
Summary
Experienced and visionary educator with a strong record of leadership at both the school and district levels. Adept at designing and implementing equity-driven initiatives, mentoring educators, and cultivating inclusive school cultures that promote academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Proven ability to lead professional development, facilitate curriculum reform, and drive systemic change through collaboration, data analysis, and strategic planning. Known for building strong partnerships with community stakeholders and higher education institutions to enhance student engagement and opportunity
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Arlington High School
09.2023 - Current
- District Equity Facilitator
- 9th Grade ELA Leader
- Data & Assessment Leader
- Curriculum writing
- Cross curricular collaboration
High School Special Education Teacher
Arlington High School
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with general education teacher to modify lessons.
- Written IEPs
- Conducted WIAT Testing
- Self-contained-Regents level
Educational Consultant
Long Island
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered various workshops (differentiation, co teaching, engaging resistant learners)
- Conducted classroom observations and debriefing meetings
- Provided ongoing coach and facilitate teacher planning meeting
High School English Teacher
Poughkeepsie High School
09.2011 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented lesson plans on various pieces of literature
- Written curriculum for 4 years
- Honors teacher
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Newburgh Enlarged School District School District NY
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Developed excellent classroom management
- Delivered lessons
Lead Teacher
Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh, NY
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Created lessons based on STEM education model according to NYS ELA standards
- Implemented successful classroom management techniques
High School Special Education Teacher
Beacon HS, NY
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with general education teacher to modify lessons.
- Implemented Wilson Reading Program
- Collected student data for IEP, worked with IEP direct
Education
Masters in Secondary Education -
Mercy College
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
Shaw Unviversity
North Carolina01.2009
Skills
- Leadership/Community Organizing
- Data & Assessment Leader
- District Equity Leader
- Proficient Spanish Speaker
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Certified English 7-12 (professional)
- Certified Students with Disabilities (professional)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Arlington High School
09.2023 - Current
High School Special Education Teacher
Arlington High School
09.2019 - 06.2023
Educational Consultant
Long Island
08.2018 - 01.2019
High School English Teacher
Poughkeepsie High School
09.2011 - 01.2018
Lead Teacher
Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh, NY
09.2010 - 06.2011
High School Special Education Teacher
Beacon HS, NY
01.2010 - 06.2011
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Newburgh Enlarged School District School District NY
09.2009 - 06.2011
Masters in Secondary Education -
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Shaw Unviversity
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