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JESSICA TIGNER SANDERLIN

Collierville,USA

Summary

Passionate and experienced educator with a proven track record of improving instructional practices and student achievement. Skilled in coaching, professional development, curriculum implementation, and data-driven instruction. Adept at fostering collaboration among educators and building teacher capacity through supportive, reflective practice. Committed to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

6th Grade Math Teacher

Collierville Middle School
08.2021 - Current
  • Plan and implement lesson plans, along with assessments, that are aligned with Tennessee standards.
  • Co-plan with other department teachers to implementing engaging, interactive lesson and activities.
  • Elected to serve on the district Math Textbook Adoption Committee, evaluating and recommending high-quality instructional materials aligned to state standards

Committee Member

Pearson
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Educators on this committee provide valuable insight and input used to define what student performance on a TCAP assessment communicates about student mastery of course standards.
  • Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) explain the observable evidence of student achievement across the four reported performance levels classifying student performance on TCAP assessments (Below, Approaching, On Track, and Mastered).
  • Recognized for instructional expertise and professionalism through selection to the TCAP Performance Level Descriptors Review Committee and subsequent invitation to an exclusive extension committee—collaborating on assessment standards and student performance metrics.

Math Instructional Coach

Collierville Schools
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Provided individualized coaching and support to teachers through observation, modeling, co-teaching, and feedback to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
  • Designed and facilitated professional development aligned with district goals, focusing on best practices in instruction, curriculum implementation, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Trained in and implemented the Tennessee Math Instructional Practice Guide (TN Math IPG) to enhance instructional quality and student engagement.
  • Completed TEAM evaluator training for Tennessee educator observations and applied it to deliver actionable feedback, lead professional learning communities (PLCs), and mentor teachers to strengthen instructional practices.

Committee Member

Pearson
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Served on the TCAP Item Review Committee, offering expert feedback on newly developed assessment items to ensure content accuracy, design quality, and alignment with state standards.

6th grade Math Teacher

Desoto Central Middle School
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Plan and implement lesson plans, along with assessments, that are aligned with Mississippi standards.
  • Co-plan with other department teachers to implementing engaging, interactive lesson and activities.

Education

University of Memphis - Elementary Education Certified in K-6

University of Memphis
05.2017

Collierville High School -

Collierville High School
Collierville, TN
05-2012

Skills

  • Pedagogical expertise
  • Collaborative learning
  • Data Tracking
  • Assessment creation
  • Math IPG knowledge
  • HQIM Implentation
  • Content expertise
  • Organization and planning skills
  • Educational leadership
  • Committed to continuous improvement
  • Instructional planning skills
  • Teaching strategies
  • Student engagement
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Feedback provision
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Committee Member

Pearson
01.2025 - 01.2025

Committee Member

Pearson
06.2023 - 06.2024

Math Instructional Coach

Collierville Schools
01.2022 - 01.2025

6th Grade Math Teacher

Collierville Middle School
08.2021 - Current

6th grade Math Teacher

Desoto Central Middle School
08.2017 - 07.2021

University of Memphis - Elementary Education Certified in K-6

University of Memphis

Collierville High School -

Collierville High School

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