jessica austin resume
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Jessica Elizabeth Austin
4321 Mallard DriveGloucester, VA 23061
Profile
Professional Experience
Education
References
13 years of successful teaching experience: AP 11th Grade English, 10th and Advanced 10th Grade English, 9th Grade English, and 8th and Advanced 8th Grade English.
Delivered rigorous instruction aligned with state standards. Collaborated with colleagues to create and revise lessons in order to
ensure student success.
Taught AP Language and Composition (11th Grade), Tenth Grade English, and Advanced Tenth Grade English. Grafton High School. Aug. 2008-Mar. 2015.
Designed an innovative, rigorous curriculum and implemented it through effective presentation skills and use of technology Analyzed data from student assessments to drive instruction and refine long-range planning Led Professional Learning Community groups and facilitated collegial discussion of student work Mentored new teachers by assisting with lesson planning, parent-teacher conflict resolution, and trouble-shooting
Taught Ninth Grade English, Freshman Seminar, and Journalism I and II. Tabb High School. Aug. 2004-July 2008
Led a team of approximately twenty students to create an award-winning student newspaper Communicated diplomatically with the parents of disadvantaged students
Assistant Director of Education and Instructor. Sylvan Learning Center. July 2003-Aug. 2004
Supervised instruction by analyzing student data and designing programs to fit students’ needs Used a student-driven, innovative, hands-on approach to teach math and reading
Taught Eighth Grade English and Advanced Eighth Grade English. Tabb Middle School. Aug. 2000-June 2002
Launched student literary arts magazine and won grant for $1,000 from the Wal-Mart “Focus on Education” Program.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. B.A. in English, Class of 1999
U.Va. Honors: Echols Scholar Dean’s List 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999 Member, English Honor Society Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
Communicated effectively with children and parents from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Created clear, concise, user-friendly instructions for complex tasks.Harnessed the power of technology to disseminate information, create
online communities, and engage students.
Eastern Virginia Writer’s Workshop William and Mary College, Williamsburg, VA.
Virginia State Teaching Licensure Collegiate Professional License (effective July 1,
2013 until June 30, 2018)
Technological Proficiency
Word Processing: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Social Media: Twitter, Linked-In, Facebook, Instagram E-Mail: Outlook, G-Mail
Virtual Communication Platforms: Google Drive, Drop Box, Go-To-Meeting, Face-Time, Skype, Blackboard
Educational Software: Educreations.com, Turnitin.com, No-Red-Ink.com, MovieMaker, GradeQuick, Aspen
Stephanie Hunter-Brown, Ed.D. Assistant Principal. Grafton High School. 403 Grafton
Drive. Yorktown, Va. 23692. 757-660-4296 (H) [email protected]
Mary Flaherty-Nobile Department Chair of English. Grafton High School. 403
Grafton Drive. Yorktown, Va. 23692. 757-870-1164 (H) [email protected]
Michael Cataldo, Ed.D. Director of Accountability and Technology.
Poquoson City School Division. 500 City Hall Ave., Poquoson, Va. 23662
757-868-3047 (W) / 757-303-6781 (H) [email protected]
Skill SetProposal, Grant, and Technical WritingPublic Relations / Oral CommunicationProject ManagementTraining / Mentoring
Data AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeDiplomacy / Conflict ResolutionCurriculum Design and Implementation