Jordan DeSanto
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic ELA educator with expertise in literacy instruction, student-led discourse, and data-driven teaching. Dedicated to preparing students for AP, SAT, and college-level success through rigorous, culturally responsive learning environments. Passionate about fostering equity and empowering students from diverse backgrounds to achieve academic excellence and develop a lifelong love of literature.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INSTRUCTOR – Core Curriculum (Writing-Intensive)
Columbia College
New York, NY
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Deliver rigorous, discussion-based instruction to 30+ undergraduates, cultivating advanced reading comprehension, analytical writing, and critical discourse skills.
- Design and facilitate lessons aligned with college-level writing standards, preparing students for AP, SAT, and higher education coursework.
- Analyze student writing samples and comprehension data to differentiate instruction and maximize learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with faculty teams to refine interdisciplinary curriculum and align strategies to institutional standards.
ASSOCIATE TEACHER – ELA
St. Luke’s School
New York, NY
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Plan and execute middle school ELA curriculum emphasizing literary analysis, writing fluency, and student-led discourse.
- Lead small-group interventions that increase reading comprehension scores by 15%, supporting mastery of state ELA standards.
- Partner with families and colleagues to address academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners.
ASSOCIATE TEACHER – Elementary Literacy
The Little School
Bellevue, WA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Design differentiated literacy lessons for 2nd and 3rd grade students, improving reading fluency and engagement through individualized support.
- Implement formative assessments and progress monitoring tools to track and respond to student growth.
- Collaborate with instructional teams to align lessons with developmental benchmarks and state literacy standards.
CURRICULUM SPECIALIST – IB Literacy & ELL
Montessori International College
Trujillo, Peru
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Develop cross-curricular instructional strategies for ELL students (Grades 5–8) in International Baccalaureate (IB) classrooms.
- Facilitate bilingual consultations with families and educators to strengthen communication and enhance academic outcomes.
- Provide professional development to faculty on best practices for inclusive and data-driven literacy instruction.
WRITING & COMPOSITION CONSULTANT
Yale College
New Haven, CT
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Coach undergraduate and international students in academic writing, grammar, and persuasive argumentation.
- Introduce ELL students to U.S. academic writing norms, fostering confidence and cultural fluency.
- Create customized writing resources adopted by the university’s tutoring center.
Education
Master of Arts - Religion
Columbia University
New York, NY05.2025
Masters Ethics -
Yale University
New Haven, CT05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Anthropology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2017
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Test Preparation
- Languages: English (native), Spanish (conversant)
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Multicultural sensitivity
Certification
CELTA Certification, Cambridge English Assessment | Transitional G Certificate (ELA 7–12) – Pending
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
INSTRUCTOR – Core Curriculum (Writing-Intensive)
Columbia College
08.2022 - 05.2025
ASSOCIATE TEACHER – ELA
St. Luke’s School
08.2021 - 05.2022
ASSOCIATE TEACHER – Elementary Literacy
The Little School
08.2020 - 06.2021
CURRICULUM SPECIALIST – IB Literacy & ELL
Montessori International College
08.2019 - 03.2020
WRITING & COMPOSITION CONSULTANT
Yale College
08.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Religion
Columbia University
Masters Ethics -
Yale University
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Anthropology
University of Washington