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Jessica Schuffenecker

Houston,TX

Summary

A dedicated and passionate educator and life-long learner with a proven track record of fostering academic growth and personal development among diverse populations. Establishing a clear picture of reality, identifying goals, picking strategies for achieving goals, monitoring progress, and problem-solving have been paramount.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

English Faculty and Instructional Coach

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
08.2016 - Current
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies using Jim Knight's Impact Cycle and High Impact Instruction.
  • Led 120 faculty members in school-wide professional development
  • Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
  • Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to assess students accurately.
  • Planned and implemented lessons utilizing various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Provided direction and coordination to learners and provided ongoing feedback to learners.
  • Moderated Student Government organization: coordinated with students, vendors, and faculty to execute large-scale events
  • Wrote and edited articles for Strake Jesuit's magazine, The Chronicle

English Teacher

Imagine Prep Superstition
07.2013 - 05.2016
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in a Title I environment
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Prepared and implemented curriculum and lesson plans.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Evaluated colleagues' lesson plans and facilitated workshops as Academy Leader.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY
05.2012

Skills

  • Inspiring Love of Learning
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
  • Instructional Presentations
  • Staff Meetings
  • Recommending Books and Materials
  • Exceptional Active Listening Skills
  • Building Rapport and Trust
  • Classroom Practices
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Individual and Small Group Instruction

Accomplishments

  • Strake Jesuit Magis Award for Cura Personalis and Teaching Excellence 2021-2022
  • Imagine Prep Superstition Teacher of the Year 2013-2014


Timeline

English Faculty and Instructional Coach

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
08.2016 - Current

English Teacher

Imagine Prep Superstition
07.2013 - 05.2016

Master of Science - Education

Le Moyne College

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Niagara University
Jessica Schuffenecker