JESSICA A.

SKOGLUND

21300 College Boulevard, Olathe, Kansas 66061

913.780.7150 jskoglunonw@olatheschools.org

OBJECTIVE
To earn Masters degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Administration from Emporia State University in an
environment which prepares candidates for lifelong learning, rewarding careers, and adaptive leadership.
EDUCATION
Pittsburg State University; Pittsburg, Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Education with emphases in English and Communication, May 2013
GPA 4.0/4.0, summa cum laude, general academic honors, departmental honors
Honors College Member (selected to be part of a group providing a more challenging educational experience)
Presidential Scholar (four-year full scholarship awarded to select incoming freshmen demonstrating outstanding potential)
Study abroad experience in Asuncin, Paraguay (Summer, 2010)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Olathe Northwest High School; Olathe, KS
August 2014-present
TeacherVarious English and Creative Writing courses; Assistant CoachDebate and Forensics
Develop engaging and rigorous units for classes to prepare students for their futures in college or careers
Collaborate daily with colleagues teaching at the same grade level to align course standards, create common assessments,
and determine differentiated interventions for all students
Initiating several school-wide programs including a student-run Writing Center, which gives students the opportunity to
receive extra feedback on writing, and an extended academic center, which provides students not meeting performance
standards an intervention after school to enhance learning
Presented and participated in professional development conferences regarding various instructional strategies, including the
Olathe School Districts Summer Conference (2015), FlipCon Kansas (2015), and Johnson County Community Colleges
Cavalier Conference on Writing and Literature (2016)
Gardner Edgerton High School; Gardner, KS
August 2013-July 2014
TeacherEnglish 10 and Creative Writing 1
Created cohesive units for classes building on English language arts skills based on College and Career Readiness Standards
Designed individualized instructional sequences for every student including significant modifications for students in a Class
Within a Class and assessed students to determine progress
Utilized classroom management strategies to promote engagement and organization for a productive learning environment
Contributed to the schools Writing Across the Curriculum committee and helped lead the subsequent professional
development seminar for all faculty
Mill Valley High School; Shawnee, KS
Spring 2013
Student TeacherSenior English and Creative Writing 1, 2
Taught three preps with full responsibility for seven weeks and created a literature unit based on Common Core State
Standards, attended IEP meetings, communicated with parents, and modified instruction based on learner needs
Observed classrooms and communicated with other teachers to reflect on successful teaching research and practices
Pittsburg High School; Pittsburg, KS
January 2011 December 2012
Volunteer Assistant Debate and Forensics Coach
Prepared lesson plans and taught research and persuasive speaking skills to the advanced debate class with no supervision
Performed coaching tasks that included assisting at work nights, assigning grades, and attending and hosting tournaments
Olathe South High School; Olathe, KS
July 2010, 2011, 2012
Advanced Debate Camp Instructor
Independently instructed debate students for five days and designed multiple units addressing a variety of debate topics
Created and adapted instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse learners with differing skill levels
HONORS
Pittsburg State University Outstanding Senior Woman Award
April 2013
Campus-wide award to one graduating senior woman with distinction in academics, campus involvement, leadership, and
service; delivered the address at Pittsburg State Universitys May 2013 commencement as a result of this award
Pittsburg State University Outstanding Leader on Campus Award
Campus-wide award to one student leader excelling in multiple leadership roles

April 2011