JORDAN TUCKER
Educator
Milton,MA
Summary
I am a highly organized and detail-oriented employee who uses a solutions-driven approach to achieve goals. My strategic mindset, adaptability, strong communication skills, and intrinsic motivation to problem-solve are qualities that make me an ideal candidate. I am a recent doctoral graduate from Vanderbilt University where I studied Leadership and Learning in Organizations. I am eager to use my relevant experience and analytical skill sets in an organizational setting that has a strong collaborative culture and unwavering commitment to growth and community building.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade ELA Teacher/7th Grade Social Studies
Mildred Avenue K-8
09.2020 - Current
- Designed and assessed curriculum for four major literary units
- Provided instruction for in-person and remote learners simultaneously
- Created a response to data framework to close learning gaps for learners in crisis
- Increased literacy test scores for by 50% which surpassed state average
- Collaborated with faculty and families to ensure maximum academic and social emotional support
- Enhanced proficiency in the use of several Humanities online learning platforms such as Lexia, Actively Learn, Investigating History, and Learning for Justice to establish a cohesive academic and social culture
6th Grade Level Chair
Roxbury Prep Charter School Lucy Stone
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed a cohort of eight educators in meeting team-specific and school-wide objectives
- Served as teacher-family liaison and coordinated meetings between leadership, general educators, and families to increase parent involvement
- Spearheaded enrichment field trips in alignment with network curricular framework
- Communicated grade-level and content specific objectives to increase rigor in classroom
- Mentored teachers through one-on-one/group coaching with strategies to improve student achievement
6th Grade English Language Arts Lead Teacher
Roxbury Prep Charter School Lucy Stone
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed and executed supplementary curriculum with supporting teacher
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as the Smartboard
- Designed and assessed curriculum for five major units for
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Addressed learner specific needs for students with Individualized Education Programs 504s, and other cognitive/behavioral differences while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Mentored and trained supporting teachers during day-to-day execution of job duties
- Supported multilingual families with limited English-speaking background in cultural adjustment to or
Passport Summer Programs Associate Director/Elementary Coordinator
Cambridge Montessori School
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Managed and directed a cohort of six counselors for the elementary program
- Orchestrated daily excursions and enrichment field trips
- Facilitated the daily activities for three elementary camp groups; including visiting/auxiliary programs
- Aided non-English speaking families and served as a translator/mentor for Spanish speaking families
- Evaluated performance for elementary counselors upon completion of the nine week summer session
Apprentice Teacher
Shady Hill School
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Co-taught and prepared rigorous curriculum with a mentor teacher
- Developed curriculum for a year-long Central Subject thematic study of Africa and Democracy and Immigration in the U.S
- Created and assessed projects for multiple units
- Developed lesson plans and taught major literary texts including Lord of the Flies, The House on Mango Street, American Born Chinese, poems, short stories, the U.S
- Constitution and contemporary global/U.S
- Immigration
Primary/Elementary Afterschool Teacher
Cambridge Montessori School
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with co-teachers to design and execute enrichment activities/site-based and off-campus extracurricular programs
- Provided tailored tutoring services to elementary and middle school students with diverse learning needs
- Served as the administrator on duty for afterschool programs when the director was off-site
- Planned and supervised group projects and field trips for year-round vacation camps
Education
Ed. D. - Leadership and Learning in Organizations
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN11.2024
M Ed. - Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA05.2016
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
- Program Management
- Leadership
- Course Planning
- Professional Development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Educational research
- Collaborative learning
- Literacy strategies
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- Curriculum implementation
References
- Desiree Ivey, Director of the Teacher Training Course at the Shady Hill School, desiree.ivey@shs.org, +1 (617) 520-5260
- Andrew Rollins, Former Principal at Mildred Avenue K-8, Principal at The Oliver Hazard Perry School, arollins@bostonpublicschools.org, +1 (617) 635-8840
- Paul Kennedy, Former Assistant Principal at Mildred Avenue K-8, Principal at Lee K-8 School, pkennedy2@bostonpublicschools.org, +1 (617) 635-8687
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Alma Oaks Award for distinguished scholarship in Spanish Language and Literature (2016)
- 1st place winner at Spelman College Research Day (2016)
- Inductee to Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars
Certification
- TEFL Certified (International TEFL Academy)
- Licensed 5-8 Humanities Teacher (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
5th Grade ELA Teacher/7th Grade Social Studies
Mildred Avenue K-8
09.2020 - Current
6th Grade Level Chair
Roxbury Prep Charter School Lucy Stone
09.2018 - 06.2020
6th Grade English Language Arts Lead Teacher
Roxbury Prep Charter School Lucy Stone
09.2017 - 06.2020
Apprentice Teacher
Shady Hill School
09.2016 - 06.2017
Primary/Elementary Afterschool Teacher
Cambridge Montessori School
09.2016 - 06.2017
Passport Summer Programs Associate Director/Elementary Coordinator
Cambridge Montessori School
06.2014 - 08.2017
- TEFL Certified (International TEFL Academy)
- Licensed 5-8 Humanities Teacher (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
Ed. D. - Leadership and Learning in Organizations
Vanderbilt University
M Ed. - Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Spelman College
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