Solange Jorge
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Nutley,NJ
1
Language
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Experienced elementary educator and instructional coach with more than 20 years of experience designing engaging, student-centered learning experiences for diverse learners. Skilled in standards-aligned curriculum development, differentiated instruction, small-group support, assessment design, student progress monitoring, family communication, and technology integration. Creates positive, equitable, and culturally responsive classroom environments through creative instruction, effective classroom management, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices. Collaborative, compassionate, flexible, and committed to continuous professional growth and student achievement.
Teaching professional with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere. Known for crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering love for learning among students. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on achieving educational goals.
Work History
Instructional Coach
3 Years 3 Months- Delivered professional learning, instructional coaching, and implementation support that enhanced instructional practices across multiple schools.
- Facilitated engaging in-person and virtual professional development sessions that aligned with district instructional priorities and improved educator effectiveness.
- Partner with school leaders and teachers to develop implementation plans that strengthen curriculum delivery and instructional outcomes.
- Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual professional development sessions aligned with district instructional priorities.
- Personalize training materials and learning experiences according to school, district, and educator needs.
- Managed multiple school partnerships, fostering strong communication and professional relationships that contributed to collaborative educational environments.
- Maintain a 96% Customer Satisfaction score for professional learning facilitation and coaching.
Global Studies Teacher, K–5
1 Year 9 Months- Wrote and piloted a K–5 curriculum designed to develop students’ global understanding and awareness.
- Created standards-aligned lessons, activities, presentations, and assessments to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Designed learning experiences that incorporated culturally relevant and anti-biased teaching practices.
- Developed performance scripts and project-based activities that fostered communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement curriculum effectively, enhancing student engagement and cohesion across grade levels.
Second and Third Grade Teacher
1 Year 3 Months- Designed creative instructional solutions that enabled 90% of students to reach mastery across subject areas.
- Taught phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, mathematics, science, and writing.
- Differentiated instruction to address varied academic skills, learning needs, and levels of student readiness.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse academic skills, learning needs, and readiness levels of students.
- Utilized online resources and virtual learning tools to enhance instruction during remote learning.
- Used online resources and virtual learning tools to provide effective instruction during remote learning.
- Facilitated regular communication with families to update on student learning, progress, and support needs.
Teacher Development Coach
2 Months- Supported teachers through classroom observation, coaching, and actionable feedback to enhance instructional practices.
- Planned and executed targeted coaching experiences and in-class interventions to address performance gaps.
- Supported teachers through classroom observation, coaching, modeling, and specific actionable feedback.
- Collaborated with program team to design training activities and align performance expectations across the program.
Instructional Coach and Teacher, Grades 5 and 7
1 Year 10 Months- Contributed to reopening underperforming school in Oakland’s Fruitvale community, enhancing educational opportunities for local students.
- Coached new teachers in pedagogy, assessment, and instructional techniques.
- Supported teachers through observation, modeling, and feedback, fostering collaborative lesson planning and improving instructional quality.
- Designed motivating, differentiated lessons to address learning gaps and promote student growth.
- Contributed to a 35% increase in student performance in mathematics and English language arts, the highest increase in the district.
- Wrote district mathematics benchmarks aligned with instructional goals.
- Provided interactive learning activities emphasizing collaboration, logical reasoning, and problem-solving.
- Coached new teachers in effective pedagogy and assessment strategies, fostering improved instructional techniques across the team.
Fifth and Third Grade Teacher
6 Years 3 Months- Piloted Lucy Calkins’ Writing Workshop to strengthen writing instruction and student voice.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Leveraged technology, music, and media to enrich lessons and foster greater student engagement.
- Incorporated project-based learning, discussion, performance, and creative expression across the curriculum.
- Developed electives for gifted and special education students, including economics, journalism, creative writing, poetry, Latin American culture, and mathematics to meet diverse learning needs.
- Implemented project-based learning, discussions, performances, and creative expression to deepen understanding across the curriculum.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Students consistently scored higher than parallel classrooms within the same building or comparable neighboring Title I campuses.
Kindergarten Teacher
2 Years 9 Months- Wrote a developmentally appropriate kindergarten curriculum, including lessons, activities, and assessments.
- Prepared biannual assessments and individualized student narratives that tracked and showcased student development and progress.
- Created an arts-based classroom that fostered communication, problem-solving, collaboration, peace, and multicultural understanding.
- Developed experiential learning activities that promoted creativity, inquiry, movement, and social-emotional growth among students.
- Created multicultural showcases, field trips, and international service projects.
- Developed a six-week yoga, relaxation, and concentration curriculum for students in grades K–3 and 4–8.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
- Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.6
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Somatic Studies
- Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.7
Skills
Curriculum design
Curriculum writing and program development
Learning standards
Assessment strategies
Data-informed instruction
Differentiated instruction
Equity-focused coaching
Inquiry-based instruction
Multisensory and experiential learning
Trauma-informed coaching
English Language Learner support
Small-group instruction
Literacy coaching
Hybrid instructional strategies
Faculty collaboration and professional learning
Student engagement
Virtual learning tools
Tech-enhanced lessons
Digital resources
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Collaboration tools
Family communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 35% increase in student performance in mathematics and English language arts at Lazear Charter Academy.
- Helped 90% of second-grade students reach mastery across subject areas through creative, differentiated instruction.
- Developed and piloted a K–5 global studies curriculum incorporating culturally relevant and anti-biased pedagogy.
- Created district mathematics benchmarks and assessments for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
- Designed multilevel lessons, electives, interventions, and enrichment opportunities for students with diverse academic needs.
- Developed individualized student narratives and biannual assessments to document student growth.
- Created and facilitated parent workshops addressing child development, academic support, family engagement, and school transitions.
- Maintained a 96% customer satisfaction score as an instructional coach and professional learning facilitator.
Certification
- Standard Certificate Elementary, New Jersey, 2005
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California, 2013
- Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development License, California, 2013
Selected Professional Development
- Certified Curriculum Developer, Educator Forever, 2023
- Student-Driven Learning with Questioning and Inquiry, American College of Education, 2022
- Restorative Justice Circles Facilitator Training, Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, 2016
- Education for Sustainability Certificate, Cloud Institute for Sustainable Education, 2016
- Courageous Conversations Anti-Racist Facilitator Training, Pacific Education Group, 2014
- Mathematics Coaching Consortium, 2012
- Wilson Phonics Language Teacher Training, 2011
- Reading and Writing Project Teacher Training, Columbia Teachers College, 2010
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Global Studies Teacher, K–5
Montclair Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2023Read More
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Montclair Public Schools
03.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Teacher Development Coach
The New Teacher Project—New York Teaching Fellows
06.2016 - 08.2016Read More
Instructional Coach and Teacher, Grades 5 and 7
Education for Change—Lazear Charter Academy
08.2012 - 06.2014Read More
Fifth and Third Grade Teacher
Montclair Public Schools
03.2005 - 06.2011Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Philips Academy
09.2002 - 06.2005Read More
New York University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology and Somatic Studies
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Seton Hall University
Master of Arts from Education
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