JENNIFER G.

SOUTHMAYD
13 Oak Knoll Drive | Wallingford, Pa 19086 | 610 986 9584 | jsouthmayd@gmail.com
Ms.Southmayd's Classroom Website

Jennifer Southmayd's Professional Website

EDUCATION
University of Michigan

Anticipated Completion: December 2017

Flint, Michigan

Master of Arts in Educational Technology

Schreyer Honors College, Pennsylvania State University

August 2010 May 2014

University Park, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Childhood and Early Adolescent Education PK-4

Minor: Human Development and Family Services
Educational Achievements:

GPA: 3.84/4.00

Deans List

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
West Chester Area School District
Westtown Thornbury Elementary, Grade 4

August 2014 Present

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Instruct 26 academically and behaviorally diverse fourth grade students with services including: Learning
Support, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Support, Speech and Language, and Occupational Therapy.
Co-teach math with the Learning Support teacher while implementing the Singapore math approach through
the use of Math in Focus program while emphasizing a transition in thinking from concrete, to pictorial, to
abstract.
Collaborate with the Learning Support teacher, Special Services teachers, and parents to build the homeschool relationship while also modifying and enhancing student IEPs and 504 plans.
Immerse students in concepts through the use of technology including: iPads, computers, document cameras,
and Promethean interactive board.
Develop a variety of technology-integrated, common formative assessments using Plickers, Google Quizzes,
and Nearpod to gather immediate feedback to inform instruction.
Initiate student-led, goal-setting conferences to increase student ownership and accountability for learning
and behavior.
Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community meetings to analyze student data across all content
areas through the use of error analyses and data triangulation.
Lead professional development sessions for colleagues that focus on the implementation of instructional
technology including: Google Quizzes, Plickers, Nearpod, Twitter, Classroom Websites,
Collaborate with colleagues through the Kids 4 a Cure Committee, Earth Day Committee, and Social
Committee.
Participated in Schoology Pilot in order to provide feedback regarding effectiveness and appropriateness for
elementary students
Incorporate Genius Hour into weekly schedule to offer students time to explore passions, research, and
create.

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August 2013 June 2014

Professional Development School (PDS) Intern

Grays Woods Elementary School

Port Matilda, Pennsylvania

Chosen as one of 48 Penn State University Elementary Education majors to participate in a collaborative 185 day, full time elementary
student teaching internship in a k-4th grade setting in the State College Area School District. This nationally recognized program received
the 2011 Spirit of Partnership Award and the 2009 Award for Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement from the
National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPDS), and the 2004 Holmes Partnership Award for the best partnership
between a university and a school district.

Utilized Daily Five and CAF strategies with an emphasis on comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and
expanding vocabulary through the use of student choice.
Differentiated instruction through a writers workshop approach and multi-age team teaching model
with second and third grade students.
Formed collaborative, professional relationships with mentor teacher, advisor, paraprofessionals,
supervisors, specialist teachers, support staff, and other members of the faculty.
Conducted an inquiry research study and honors thesis regarding the impact of mindfulness in the
classroom setting of three primary classrooms.

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Liaison

Safety Patrol Advisor

Represent Westtown-Thornbury staff by working with the

districts Instructional Technology Specialist and other
liaisons to improve our instructional approach with the
integration of technology.

Work with AAA Safety Patrol Program and fifth grade

students to improve the safety of all students at school and
on the bus.

STEM Club Leader

Leadership Team Member

Earned a grant to lead and implement an afterschool STEM

club for K-4 students meant to expose students to design,
critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Represent grade level partners as a part of the leadership

team that meets monthly with the principal to improve
school routines.

PTO Teacher Representative

Keystone Technology Innovator Summit Attendee

Attend all PTO meetings with the building principal to

provide a staff update and help to build the parent-teacher
relationship.

Spent time with fellow KTIs to learn from one another

and improve instructional technology strategies and
skills.

Accomplishments

Distinguished Teacher Rating (2015-2016)

Keystone Technology Innovator (2016)
Citadel Heart Nominee
Schreyer Honors College Scholar

Presentations
District Professional Development

Building Level Professional Development

o Integrating Technology into Assessment

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Google Drive: Docs & Forms

Twitter as a Classroom Communication Tool
Developing a Classroom Website via Weebly
Plickers as an Assessment Tool

Popplet as a Mind-Mapping Tool

REFERENCES
NORA WHEELER

RENE RODRIGUEZ

Principal
750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
nwheeler@wcasd.net
(484) 266 - 1800

Grade Level Partner

750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
rrodriguez@wcasd.net
(484) 266 - 1800

CANDY STAHL
Cooperating teacher
2400 Chandler Creek Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
Candy_Stahl@roundrockisd.org
(512) 428 - 7444