J e s s i c a M .

Wo o d
4396 Yarmouth Crossing Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Digital Portfolio: jmwood.weebly.com wood.jessicam@gmail.com (989) 941-2625

SOCIAL STUDIES AND GERMAN TEACHER PROFILE

Enthusiastic, patient and organized education professional with a wide range of experience in public and private school classroom instruction, pioneering distance education programs and adapting curriculum to meet individual student needs. Driven instructor who effortlessly engages the classroom, facilitates learning and boosts students confidence. Excels at creating learning opportunities out of everyday experiences. Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure with a proactive "can-do" attitude and a sense of humor.
EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI- M.A. in Educational Studies, Teaching and Learning (Expected) 2012 -Provisional Secondary Certification (Social Studies and German) GPA: 4.063 The G.W. University, Washington, DC- B.A. in International Affairs and German Language 2005 Institute of European Studies, Vienna, Austria. (Semester Abroad) 2004
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Willow Run Intermediate Learning Center, Student Teacher, Ypsilanti, MI 2012 Developed original lesson plans and assessments for 8th grade U.S. History class Consulted with special-education teachers and guidance counselors to accommodate the needs of 18 students with IEPs and 504 plans Given autonomy to begin teaching the first week in the classroom Working collaboratively with English teacher to initiate a cross curricular performance assessment Caesar Chavez High School, Pre-Service Teaching Intern, Detroit, MI Created lessons for an ELL classroom Guided students in analyzing visual images as part of historical event analysis Lesson selected as instructional model for pre-service instructors Novi High School, Pre-Service Teaching Intern, Novi, MI Developed and taught lessons on Industrialization in World History Integrated primary sources, images, group discussion, and peer collaboration Worked with students in small groups to support primary source analysis 2011

2011

The Ross School, Kindergarten Distance Learning Teacher, Moscow, Russia 2009-2010 Piloted satellite distance learning program in Moscow, Russia and various international destinations Created physical classroom setting in all locations Utilized city as an additional teacher by incorporating excursions for experiential education Provided interactive, differentiated instruction to each student while encouraging character development, creativity, cultural understanding Zurich International School, Learning Assistant, Waedenswil, Switzerland 2008-2009 Assisted Teacher with special needs student, working one-on-one and encouraging small group participation Led small group lessons and activities to encourage student participation in small groups and as a result led to whole class interaction The Ross School, Middle School Long Distance Tutor, Various International Locations 2007-2008 Designed, managed and altered curriculum design and lessons with respect to student needs and the changing teaching environment, while ensuring all academic benchmarks were achieved. Responsible for sole instruction in all subjects, including Cultural History, English, Pre-Algebra and Science

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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ed Novo, Content Development Intern, Ann Arbor, MI Developed website content to improve instruction in History, Science and Mathematics Audit educational database and write review containing suggested changes and improvements Coordinate and train local educational staff on integrating technology in the classroom Manage science content development team and conduct quality assurance measures Exhibit Museum of Natural History, Outreach Facilitator/Teacher, Ann Arbor, MI Liasion to four Detroit area schools and libraries Conduct high quality science lessons for a diverse set of learners across Southeast Michigan Instructor for Discovery Day and Science for Tomorrow

2011-present

2011

For Love of Children, Reading Program Coordinator, Washington, DC 2005-2007 Managed quality assurance measures at three tutoring sites to ensure proper execution of reading curricula serving 200 K-12 students annually Developed and implemented Summer Book Club program to prevent summer learning loss for reading students Generated bi-annual reading curriculum progress report to assess overall health of reading program Conduct trainings sessions for over 200 tutors within a given year McGraw-Hill, Implementation Trainer, Michigan/Washington, D.C. 2007 Implemented initial training sessions for teachers using Jamestown Reading Navigator east of the Mississippi Adapted training based on the needs of the student population, including ELL and Special Education students Coached teachers in classroom management and implementation models for online and classroom instruction Evaluated success of training based on teacher trainee surveys Heads UP DC, Summer Instructor, Washington, D.C. 2003 Served as full time Summer Instructor to 5th and 6th grade students performing at a basic or below basic level Designed and implemented a Music Appreciation course Students were chosen by Heads Up founders to perform new music knowledge for DC government

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Affiliations

University of Michigans Rounds Project Delta Phi Alpha, German Honors Fraternity National Counsel for Teachers of Social Studies Brownlee Award, University of Michigan Buka Family Prize, for excellence in German Studies Celia M. Sehrt Womens Leadership Scholarship Recipient Commencement Speaker, School of Education Graduation Presenter, Rackham Centennial Graduate Conference Presenter and Trainer, Gooru Program at Clintondale Schools Two time marathon finisher Adept and experienced researcher Trained in Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading Systems Literate in Microsoft Office Software and on MAC and PC Platforms

Honors and Awards

Public Speaking

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