Jessica R. Ross
Truckee
Summary
Knowledgeable professional prepared for role of Educational Consultant.
Experienced with developing and implementing educational programs that drive student success. Utilizes expertise in curriculum development and Partnership Education to enhance learning experiences. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving educational needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Associate Professor
Tompkins Cortland Community College
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Developed and delivered engaging course content for over ten years.
- Facilitated socratic discussions that encouraged critical thinking and student participation.
- Provided mentorship to students, offering guidance on academic and career pathways.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring alignment with learning objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty to refine curriculum and improve instructional methodologies.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Organized departmental events to promote community outreach and academic collaboration.
- Established relationships with external institutions for joint programs or research opportunities, fostering partnerships that benefited both student learning objectives and community needs.
College Now Faculty Liaison
Tompkins Cortland Community College
01.2013 - 01.2020
- For seven years, I helped establish college partnerships with local high school programs to expand outreach initiatives and support student success, foster professional growth and enhance team performance through knowledge sharing.
- These programs executed strategic initiatives aligned with institutional goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff to improve curriculum development and dissemination.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration and streamline project workflows.
Lecturer
Professional Development Conference Workshop Series
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Facilitated workshops on innovative teaching strategies and assessment techniques.
- Mentored junior faculty in instructional design and student engagement methods.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and learning outcomes analysis.
- Implemented technology tools to streamline course delivery and improve learner interaction.
- Spearheaded initiatives to promote inclusive teaching practices across disciplines.
- Established partnerships with local institutions to expand resources for professional growth.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
Associate Professor
Ithaca College
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Designed interdisciplinary courses that integrate diverse perspectives and promote critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
Education
NYSED CERTIFICATION - 7th-12th Grade Global Studies
ELMIRA COLLEGE
Elmira, NY01.2013
Master of Arts - Education
GODDARD COLLEGE
Plainfield, VT01.2007
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - High School Teaching
ELMIRA COLLEGE
Elmira, NY01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Communications
ITHACA COLLEGE
Ithaca, NY01.1998
Skills
- Teaching excellence
- Educational leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Online teaching
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- Faculty mentoring
- Academic advisement
- Assessment strategies
- Student performance evaluation
- Workshops and seminars
- Mentoring
Timeline
Associate Professor
Ithaca College
01.2016 - 01.2018
Lecturer
Professional Development Conference Workshop Series
01.2014 - 01.2019
College Now Faculty Liaison
Tompkins Cortland Community College
01.2013 - 01.2020
Adjunct Associate Professor
Tompkins Cortland Community College
01.2007 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Education
GODDARD COLLEGE
NYSED CERTIFICATION - 7th-12th Grade Global Studies
ELMIRA COLLEGE
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - High School Teaching
ELMIRA COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Communications
ITHACA COLLEGE
Philosophy Of Education
My teaching and work methodologies are strongly rooted in student-centered and strength-based strategies that seek to engender critical thinking via the Socratic method, collaborative work, discussion, debate, interactive learning, and community engagement.
Curriculum Development
- PSYCH 261 Psychology of Girls and Women
- WGST 130 Introduction to Men's Studies
- SOCE 201 Human Sexuality
- SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology
- WGST 100 Perspectives on Women
- WGST 200 Images of Women
- Writing to Learn faculty workshop with senior faculty via Bard College
- Generated and disseminated professional development workshops for College-Now high school teachers
- Worked on curriculum integration with senior faculty Department Chair of Sociology to correlate course content to real-life student experiences
- Generated mock courses for prospective Dryden, Cortland, and Lansing high school students in Media Literacy, Gender Studies & Introduction to Sociology
- Generated and disseminated synchronous and asynchronous courses
Guest Speaker
- Annual SUNY Teaching Conference for Central New York, 2016-01-01
- Graduation Commencement, 2015-01-01
- Cornell University, Sex in the Dark forum, Women's Studies, 2011-01-01
- East Stroudsburg University, Homeless Youth, ESU public forum, 2009-01-01
- Finger Lakes Women in Transition: Navigating the Separation and Divorce Process, 2006-01-01
- Willard Prison for Women, “The Promise of Education and Recovery”, 2004-01-01
- Alpha House Rehabilitation Center, “Education: A Motivating Force”, 2002-01-01
- Lehman Alt Community School, visiting artist in photography and media literacy, 2001-01-01
- Ithaca High School, visiting artist, photography and media literacy, 2000-01-01 to 2005-01-01
Partnership Education
- Organize Take Back the Night rallies for extra credit
- Organize the Clothesline project (domestic violence outreach) for extra credit
- Recruit representatives from non-profits such as Planned Parenthood, the Advocacy Center, and the Southern Tier Aids Program to help inform and educate students with program intern opportunities
- Link at risk students with special campus support services such as Title XI advocates
- Incorporate Human Library Project: “Homeless Teen: I Belong to No-One”
- Chaperone course field trips to incorporate and enhance curriculum
- Formal Advisor for Women of Excellence student club: Women's Rights National Park, Seneca Falls
- Coop in the Classroom/Farm to School Program
Honors And Awards
- Key Note Speaker, Tompkins Cortland College Commencement Ceremony, 2016-01-01, (nominated by Student Government Association)
- Recipient of New York State SUNY Chancellors Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching, 2016-01-01
- Certificate of Appreciation for speaking about stereotypes., Click it Open, College and Career Prep Seminar, Ithaca NY, 2015-01-01
- Nominee for TC3 Chancellors/Trustees' Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching, 2013-01-01 to 2015-01-01, NY
- Certificate of Recognition: Outstanding Role Model for Arts and Culture for Kids, Marina, CA, 2009-01-01
- Pearl Scholarship for Women Entering Higher Education, Plainfield, VT, 2008-01-01
- Dare to Care Certificate of Appreciation for Service Above and Beyond, Lehman Alternative Community School, Ithaca NY, 2005-01-01
- Certificate of Appreciation for Service in the Education of Women, Willard Drug Treatment Campus for Women, Willard NY, 2002-01-01 to 2004-01-01
Professional Affiliations And Memberships
- WIT (Women in Transition): Co-Founder and Board Member
- South Hill Elementary After School Board, Ithaca City School District
- Green-Star Cooperative Market: Committee Member for Coop in the Classroom
- Cornell Cooperative Extension: Educators implement farm to school programs, Ithaca City School District
- PTA, South Hill Elementary, Ithaca City School District
- Hiring Committee, Ithaca City School District
- The Advocacy Center, Ithaca NY
- Southern Tier Aids Program of New York
- National Organization of Women
- ACLU