Jessica R. Serrano
West Hartford,CT
Summary
Exceptionally organized and self-driven professional with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. A staunch advocate for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational settings, demonstrated through the development of impactful professional training on Diversity and Multiculturalism in the Classroom.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Principal
South Windsor Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
SECONDARY SPANISH TEACHER
South Windsor Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Define key performance indicators to measure Spanish proficiency and design curricula in Spanish for 200+ learners, >90% of learners meet or exceed goals
- Designed and delivered professional development opportunities related to second language acquisition strategies over 50 hours
- Analyzed learner needs, defined goals for growth in Spanish proficiency and designed culturally relevant curricula grounded in current events
- Evaluated program effectiveness using learner performance data
- Evaluated World Language program effectiveness by reviewing curriculum development and alignment
- Researched language instruction methods for advancing and diversifying Spanish teaching approaches like Culturally responsive Teacher
SPANISH TEACHER - DEPARTMENT LEADER
Hartford Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2020
SPANISH TEACHER
West Hartford Public Schools
08.2011 - 07.2015
SPANISH TEACHER
Southington Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2011
SOCIAL WORKER CASE AIDE
Department of Children and Families
05.1998 - 05.2004
Education
CERTIFICATION IN INTERMEDIATE ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION O92 CANDIDATE -
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2024
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - EDUCATION
Centro De Lenguas Modernas
Granada, SpainMASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Saint Joseph University
05.2010
Skills
- Operations management
- Data-driven decision making
- Faculty training and development
- School culture
Additional Information
Coordinator and facilitator of SWHS Equity Team in addition to be part of district Equity Team in order to support district's equity framework. Facilitator and coordinator of BIPAL district affinity group for all certified staff. Advisor for the Harbor Chase Retirement Home club and The IHAAC (Indian Heritage and Awareness Club); in addition to supporting student leaders from other SWHS students affinity groups like BSA., Member of Climate Committee and Portrait of a Graduate Committee., Fellow Fund For Teacher, Dalio Foundation Fellowship 2019.
Timeline
Associate Principal
South Windsor Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
SECONDARY SPANISH TEACHER
South Windsor Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
SPANISH TEACHER - DEPARTMENT LEADER
Hartford Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2020
SPANISH TEACHER
West Hartford Public Schools
08.2011 - 07.2015
SPANISH TEACHER
Southington Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2011
SOCIAL WORKER CASE AIDE
Department of Children and Families
05.1998 - 05.2004
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - EDUCATION
Centro De Lenguas Modernas
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Saint Joseph University
CERTIFICATION IN INTERMEDIATE ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION O92 CANDIDATE -
Central Connecticut State University
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