JESSICA RICE
Sanford,ME
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in classroom instruction, including both in-person and online formats, excelling in curriculum development and student assessment. Proven leadership in fostering community engagement and enhancing educational programs. Adept at utilizing educational technology and effective communication to drive student success and improve learning outcomes. Committed to creating inclusive and impactful learning environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
English Instructor
Maine Connections Academy
Portland, Maine
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the implementation of high school English curriculum, mainly for grades 11 and 12.
- Advanced understanding of monitoring student needs and developing/redeveloping curriculum to suit specific learning targets using both classroom assignments and testing data.
- Expert in coordination and implementation of classroom instruction and team teaching with both regular and SPED instructors.
Interim Principal; Principal
St. Thomas Consolidated School
Sanford, Maine
10.2020 - 01.2023
- As principal, my duties have included overseeing all the daily operations of the school: providing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff; reviewing the academic progress of students and identifying opportunities for individual improvement; reestablishing a new-teacher mentorship program; identifying, prioritizing and developing budgetary revenue and expenses, including building a reserve fund; lead the PTO organization in all fundraising efforts; maintaining the facilities and initiating lighting and HVAC upgrades; and upgrading technology throughout the campus.
- As the leader of a parochial school, I also work in direct conjunction with our pastor to ensure the Catholic identity of the school is threaded throughout its academic life.
Lifelong Faith Formation Coordinator
St. Matthew Parish
Limerick, Maine
07.2020 - 12.2020
- As Lifelong Faith Formation Coordinator, I was responsible for coordinating and maintaining faith formation programs for children through adults; establishing and maintaining curriculum consistent with Roman Catholic teaching; recruiting, and training catechetical staff and overseeing the Safe Environment training and compliance for parish volunteers.
- I worked with pastoral staff to respond to the educational needs of the parish.
Educational Technician III - Student Success Center
Sanford High School
Sanford, Maine
08.2019 - 06.2020
- As the leader of the Student Success Center (SCC), I designed and implemented an in-school suspension program guided by restorative practices.
- I was responsible for tutoring in multiple subjects for students in grades 8 – 12 and oversaw their daily assignment completion.
- I communicated with teachers and administrators to ensure seamless transitions between the SCC and the regular classroom.
Daily & Permanent Substitute
Waterset Charter School
Apollo Beach, Florida
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Initially hired as a daily substitute for the school, in September I was hired as a permanent substitute for 7th grade ELA.
- My responsibilities included the development of standards-based lesson plans, differentiated for a variety of learning styles and individual needs, including those outlined in student IEPs and 504 plans.
- I was trained in using student test scores to assist them in making and achieving individual learning goals.
Underage (16-17 years old) Student Instructor
Lennard Adult School
Ruskin, Florida
01.2011 - 03.2013
- In this position, I assisted underaged students in preparing for the ELA portion of the state GED exam.
- My responsibilities included individualizing work assignments and tutoring to help students make the academic gains necessary to pass the GED exam and graduate from the program.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FloridaBachelor of Science - English Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FloridaSkills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom instruction
- Student assessment
- IEP modification
- Educational technology
- Staff development
- Budget management
- Community engagement
- Program coordination
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution
- Learning management systems
- Individual instruction
- Course planning
- Communicative approach
Certifications Awards Activities
- Maine Department of Education, Professional Teacher Certificates, English/Language Arts Grades 5-8 (current through 2031), English/Language Arts Grades 7-12 (current through 2031), Principal Certification Course Completions, EDLD 506 ME: Special Ed Law for Administrators, EDLD 501 ME: Federal and ME School Civil Rights Education Law
- Maine Connections Academy, STAR Leader, NHS Co-advisor, Film Club Advisor, Participation in hiring committees; Teacher of the Month nomination 3x
- Sanford High School, Educational Technician III Certification, 3-Time Faculty of the Month Recipient (Peer Nominated Award), Certified Trauma Professional – Education, Co-Contributor for SEL/MTSS Series for the Maine Department of Education
Timeline
English Instructor
Maine Connections Academy
01.2023 - Current
Interim Principal; Principal
St. Thomas Consolidated School
10.2020 - 01.2023
Lifelong Faith Formation Coordinator
St. Matthew Parish
07.2020 - 12.2020
Educational Technician III - Student Success Center
Sanford High School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Daily & Permanent Substitute
Waterset Charter School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Underage (16-17 years old) Student Instructor
Lennard Adult School
01.2011 - 03.2013
Master of Arts - Theology
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of South Florida