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JILL WESTPHAL

JILL WESTPHAL

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated enrollment professional with 20+ years of experience in college recruitment and student advising. Proven track record of building strong relationships with prospective students and guiding them through the enrollment process. Expert in consultative selling approaches with strong communication skills and a passion for helping others achieve their educational goals.

Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

College Recruiter/Trainer/Presenter/Mentor

University of Oregon
01.2000 - Current
  • Successfully identify, recruit, and guide prospective students through the enrollment process, consistently meeting recruitment targets
  • Conduct high-volume outbound communication campaigns to engage potential students
  • Develop and maintain relationships with students throughout the recruitment cycle, demonstrating strong follow-through and persistence
  • Train and mentor new recruiters, sharing best practices and enrollment strategies
  • Track and report recruitment metrics, utilizing data to improve conversion rates
  • Present at College Fairs and lead information sessions, showcasing strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.

Educator/Mentor/Trainer/Student Advisor

Tigard Tualatin School District
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Advised and guided students through academic planning and college preparation
  • Utilized various technology platforms including Canvas and Google Classroom to enhance student engagement
  • Developed and implemented training programs for educators and staff
  • Demonstrated success in project management and cross-departmental collaboration
  • Created and maintained detailed student progress reports and documentation
  • Led teams and provided mentorship to colleagues and students

Educator

St. Finbar School
01.2009 - 01.2012

●Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests, (specifically students acquiring English); including the transfer from digital learning to school-based and back again, if needed.
●Design curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
● Lead and serve on District Curriculum adoption teams.
●Manage projects/ write and research grants and train and collaborate with teams to utilize relevant technologies such as Canvas and Google Classroom to improve learning outcomes for underserved students, in the classroom and online; including students with disabilities, to differentiate instruction using RTI principles based on data over time.
●Utilize various literacy programs such as Fundations, Just Words.
● Collaborate with teams to develop training programs for other educators and learning content; including activities for online platforms such as Canvas.
● Utilize relevant technologies to monitor student growth; develop individualized
assessments; and differentiate instruction using RTI principles based on data over time.
● Use NGSS Standards to help guide diversified instruction.
● Use assessment data for special needs indicators; implementing IEPs and 504 plans.
● Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction; providing materials which
facilitate active learning.
●Work with English Learner students of diverse backgrounds and abilities in all areas of the curriculum.
● Adapt course content delivery methods; and develop and implement assessments in
to meet the needs of individual students.
● Lead Adoption and Curriculum Design Teams in Math, Science, ELA and Social Studies..
● Design and implement synchronous and asynchronous learning for adults and teachers through Canvas, Google, etc.
● Use AI, Canva, ec. to enhance curriculum and overall e-learning education opportunities for students.
● Multimedia production and implementation for classroom and online for differentiated learning.
● Use various types of curriculum to introduce, teach; & assess two-way immersion
students within the classroom environment & based on NGSS Science Standards.
● Lead, train & manage teams & provide feedback through the assessment process using data from programs such as Amplify, I-Ready and Acadience to guide individualized instruction
and student learning.
● Work with diverse groups of peers for equitable and inclusive education for all; including online platforms.
● Develop and implement educational technology to be interchangeable between the
classroom and online that is equitable for all.
● Develop curriculum and assessments for virtual platforms.
● Research and write grants to independently, and with cross-team collaboration, support the creation and implementation of effective educational processes to students and their families in-person and digitally.
● Create, develop and implement curriculum and assessments based on content
standards, screening; and progress monitoring in multiple subject areas such as Math,
Science; and Language Arts.
● Develop “SMART” (Specific and strategic; Measurable; Action-oriented; Rigorous,
Realistic and results-focused; Timed and tracked) goals including use of baseline and
progression data, identifying strategies, measures and evidence of progress standards.
● Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple
methods of assessment, are developmentally appropriate; and meet a high-standards
learning environment.
● Understand central concepts, tools of inquiry; and structures of curriculum; and apply
concepts to create meaningful learning experiences designed to engage learners in
critical thinking, creativity and collaborative problem-solving.
● Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school-wide goals through
self-reflection and self-reporting, teamwork, parent/student surveys, meetings, record
keeping, portfolios, peer collaboration and other measures and methods.
● Implement academic achievement standards that aligns to district goals and create a
comprehensive, rigorous and coherent curricular program.
● Implement research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional
practices and utilize existing and emerging education and instructional technologies and
software.
● Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
● Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active
learning.
● Prepare reports and maintain and update accurate and complete records of students'
progress and development as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.

  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

Educator

St. Barbara School
01.2001 - 01.2005

Educator

St. Benedict School
01.2000 - 01.2001

Education

M.Ed - Curriculum And Instruction

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
01.2000

Skills

  • Florida Professional Teaching License
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Canvas
  • CRM systems
  • Student database management
  • Basic Spanish
  • Consultative Selling
  • Student Recruitment
  • Relationship Building
  • Data Tracking & Reporting
  • Team Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Social media proficiency
  • Student engagement
  • Community partnerships
  • Collaboration
  • Career counseling
  • Higher education
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Talent assessment
  • Performance tracking
  • Continuing education
  • Professional training
  • Course implementation
  • Goal setting
  • Student relations
  • Academic goals

Accomplishments

  • Achieved student academic goals through effectively helping with consistent progress monitoring.
  • Supervised team members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved student issues which led to positive outcomes.
  • Collaborated with team in the development of programs and webinars for student achievement tasks.

Certifications and Technical Skills

  • Florida Professional Teaching License
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Canvas
  • Experience with CRM systems and student database management
  • Basic Spanish language skills

Certification

Professional Teaching License

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Educator/Mentor/Trainer/Student Advisor

Tigard Tualatin School District
01.2016 - 01.2024

Educator

St. Finbar School
01.2009 - 01.2012

Educator

St. Barbara School
01.2001 - 01.2005

College Recruiter/Trainer/Presenter/Mentor

University of Oregon
01.2000 - Current

Educator

St. Benedict School
01.2000 - 01.2001

Professional Teaching License

M.Ed - Curriculum And Instruction

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Oregon
JILL WESTPHAL