Maria Jernigan
Nashville,TN
Summary
Senior leadership position in education where the following demonstrated, results-producing teaching and leadership strengths, experience, accomplishments, and education can be leveraged to develop innovative, engaged, and empowered students, teachers, and organizations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, The Institute for Cultural Engagement
Christ Presbyterian Academy
06.2018 - Current
- Designed all Institute programs and platforms, including Law & Advocacy, Business & Entrepreneurship, Inquiry & Design, Visual Media & Publication, and Production & Performance Centers and classes, guest speakers and professional workshops, travel study and internships.
- Curated and managed advisory boards of business leaders and professionals, community partnerships, and university relationships
- Manage teachers, instruction, curriculum, trips, service, and performance.
- Organize, manage, schedule, and facilitate sojourn assemblies, guest speakers/workshops (50-60 a year), all upper school service days, and all upper school summer reading program.
AP English: Literature and Composition Exam Reader
The College Board
01.2015 - Current
English Department Chair, English Instructor
Christ Presbyterian Academy
06.2006 - 05.2021
- Designed and executed innovative English seminars for Upper School students and innovative summer reading programs for all upper school students.
- Curated and constructed standards based learning skill sets for grades 9-12 including exemplar assessments, rubrics, and professional development for department instructors
- Implemented and oversaw Pre-AP, honors, and AP course design and implementation for vertical team, grades 7-12.
- Taught AP English: Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, English I Honors, English IV, and English IV honors.
- Redesigned the English I Honors curriculum to include classical and canonical texts alongside contemporary, multicultural texts that curated invigorating, relevant, and engaging reflections and conversations about culture, human nature, and redemption.
English Teacher
Saint Mary's School
06.2001 - 05.2006
- Designed engaging curriculum in reading and writing that provided immersive learning experiences for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
- Created a reading incentive program that grew strong, independent readers and life-long learners
- Built a school newspaper course that taught students to engage with school culture, world events, and international issues.
English Teacher
East Paulding High School
06.2000 - 05.2001
- Taught English I, II, and III to 145 students.
- Redesigned the American literature curriculum to include contemporary texts and writers
English Teacher
Shannon Forest Christian School
06.1997 - 05.2000
- Taught AP English: Literature and Composition, English III Honors, English IV Honors, Journalism.
- Created a Journalism course, designed the curriculum, and wrote a grant for a full classroom full of computers, printers, and cameras
- Wrote a Pre-AP curriculum to better prepare students for upper level AP classes
English Teacher
The Lexington Christian Academy
01.1994 - 05.1997
- Taught 8th Grade English
- Differentiated curriculum, texts, and instruction for self-contained learning services classes
Education
Master of Education - Learning And Design
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
Asbury University
Wilmore, KYSkills
Exceptional Teacher
Curriculum Designer
Dynamic Leader
Community Builder
Strategic Visionary
Academic Innovator
Timeline
Director, The Institute for Cultural Engagement
Christ Presbyterian Academy
06.2018 - Current
AP English: Literature and Composition Exam Reader
The College Board
01.2015 - Current
English Department Chair, English Instructor
Christ Presbyterian Academy
06.2006 - 05.2021
English Teacher
Saint Mary's School
06.2001 - 05.2006
English Teacher
East Paulding High School
06.2000 - 05.2001
English Teacher
Shannon Forest Christian School
06.1997 - 05.2000
English Teacher
The Lexington Christian Academy
01.1994 - 05.1997
Master of Education - Learning And Design
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education
Asbury University
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