Jessica Grande
Professor
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Engaging English Language Educator offering over 15 years of experience in field. Well-trained professional with ability to create exciting lessons to entice diverse students at the college level.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of English
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
08.2019 - Current
- Evaluate student performance through tests, exams and projects.
- Developed and taught English composition courses to students of all levels, from remedial to advanced.
- Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
English Instructor/Professional Learning Community Leader
Platt Technical High School
Milford, CT
10.2018 - Current
- Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Participated and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
English Teacher
New Haven Adult Education
New Haven, CT
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Created and led strengths-based and engaging class that equipped adult students with skills and confidence to learn English using interactive, culturally responsive curriculum.
- Planned, organized and taught lessons for adult English language learners, including listening, speaking, reading and writing instructional components.
English Teacher, Team Leader
Conte West Hills Magnet School
New Haven, CT
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Created and implemented Language Arts curriculum that meets Common Core standards.
- Organized student activities, facilitated meetings, and trained colleagues on cultural competence in the classroom.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
English Teacher
City Charter Middle School
Santa Monica, CA
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Created and implemented 6th-8th grade Language Arts curriculum that meets Common Core standards.
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Business English Instructor
Self Employed Services
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Trained English teachers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on how to meet the needs of corporate level second language acquisition learners .
- Created curriculum for English language school administrators that was implemented in group and private classes.
English Teacher
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Los Angeles, CA
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Creative Writing Teacher
Central Juvenile Hall
City of Los Angeles, CA
06.2006 - 08.2014
- Created and implement literacy and creative writing curriculum for female and male high-risk offenders.
- Observed and trained newly hired teachers.
- Acted as liaison between case managers and incarcerated youth for re-entry programs.
Educator
Para Los Ninos
Watts, CA
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Implement Life Skills curriculum preparing foster youth for emancipation.
- Advocated for at-risk youth individuals and promoted helpful resources and programs to foster progress.
English Teacher
Legacy Charter High School
Los Angeles, CA
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Scheduling Coordinator
Academic Advantage Tutoring
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Interviewed, hired and trained academics to tutor in high-end client homes.
- Scheduled and coordinated tutor work schedules.
- Implemented human relations, customer service and marketing skills.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Art Share Los Angeles
04.2006 - 11.2007
- Created marketing plans that increased student enrollment by 50% and doubled classes.
- Edited grants and created marketing materials.
- Planned events and fundraisers with Executive Director.
- Managed database.
- Built partnerships with other non-profit organizations and government agencies.
Instructor
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Los Angeles Unified School District Migrant Education Program.
- Created English learning curriculum for ESL students, using dance and creative writing.
- Taught life skills and college application workshops to High School students.
Coordinator in Research and Development Department
Lexicon Marketing
02.2004 - 02.2005
- Coordinated production and Editorial projects and meetings.
- Served as liaison to marketing, media, sales and operations departments.
- Researched and managed product quality control.
- Maintained and edited online and printed material.
- Hired and trained interns.
Mentor
AmeriCorps, America Reads; University of California Los Angeles
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Planned and executed children’s festivals at UCLA to promote higher education.
- Collaborated with teachers to raise literacy levels and acted as a liaison for parents.
Program Assistant
English Department Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles
01.2000 - 02.2002
- Provided supplemental instruction for English and ESL students.
- Maintained student retention rates.
- Taught basic computer skills and research methods.
- Managed writing center operations.
- Appointed and trained new mentors.
- Represented program at English teacher conferences.
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT02.2020
Master of Arts - Education
University Of California
Los Angeles, CA06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University Of California
Los Angeles2003
Certificate of Completion for Spanish Immersion/Mexican Culture Program -
Universidad de Las Americas
Puebla, Mexico08-2002
Accomplishments
2016 Yale Teacher’s Institute Fellow
2016/2017/2018 National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Fellow
2020 Fund for Teachers Fellowship Recipient
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of English
Gateway Community College
08.2019 - Current
English Instructor/Professional Learning Community Leader
Platt Technical High School
10.2018 - Current
English Teacher
New Haven Adult Education
01.2017 - 01.2020
English Teacher, Team Leader
Conte West Hills Magnet School
06.2015 - 10.2018
English Teacher
City Charter Middle School
03.2015 - 06.2015
Business English Instructor
Self Employed Services
09.2014 - 03.2015
English Teacher
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
08.2010 - 08.2014
Educator
Para Los Ninos
03.2010 - 03.2011
English Teacher
Legacy Charter High School
07.2008 - 06.2010
Scheduling Coordinator
Academic Advantage Tutoring
11.2007 - 06.2008
Creative Writing Teacher
Central Juvenile Hall
06.2006 - 08.2014
Community Outreach Coordinator
Art Share Los Angeles
04.2006 - 11.2007
Instructor
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
10.2004 - 10.2006
Coordinator in Research and Development Department
Lexicon Marketing
02.2004 - 02.2005
Mentor
AmeriCorps, America Reads; University of California Los Angeles
01.2003 - 12.2004
Program Assistant
English Department Los Angeles City College
01.2000 - 02.2002
Master of Arts - TESOL
University of Saint Joseph
Master of Arts - Education
University Of California
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University Of California
Certificate of Completion for Spanish Immersion/Mexican Culture Program -
Universidad de Las Americas
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