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Jessica Millman

Education
Master of Science in Education, Curriculum and Instructional Strategies, 2016
University of New England, 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, ME 04005
EDU 600 Teacher as Leader
EDU 610 Differentiation Theory and Strategy
EDU 615 Motivational Theory & Classroom Management
EDU 690 Action Research & Case Study
EDU 707 Instructional Leadership
EDU 721 Technology within Inclusion Setting
EDU 723 Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Setting
EDU 742 Study Skill and Content Literacy Instruction
EDU 743 Connecting Reading & Writing for Success
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education English, 2009
Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT
06053
Minor in Spanish
Completed CCSU Honors Program, May 2008
3.87 GPA

Certification
New Jersey Standard Certificate, Teacher of English
Connecticut Provisional Educator Certification, English, Grades 7-12

Teaching Experience
FREEHOLD HIGH SCHOOL, Freehold, NJ
English Teacher (Grades 9 and 11)
September 2014 present
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Teach 9 grade English 1 and 11 grade British literature
Advisor to the Forensics Club, providing students with opportunities to
attend speech and debate tournaments throughout New Jersey
Attended English department writing workshops on teaching and assessing
student writing (2015-2016)
Attended two Technology Workshops presented by Dr. Erica Boling (Rutgers
University) on technology application in the classroom (2015-2016)
MILLBURN HIGH SCHOOL, Millburn, NJ
Leave Replacement English Teacher (Grade 9) February 2014 June 2014
Taught 5 sections of Techniques of Writing, a 9th grade English elective
focusing on argument writing

Responsible for designing lessons aligned with the Common Core that
challenge students to write arguable claims, develop their ideas logically
using substantial evidence, and learn to recognize their own writing errors
and revise accordingly

WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL, Watertown, CT


English Teacher (Grades 9 and 11)
August 2010 June 2013
Taught College Preparatory English 1, Honors American Literature, and
Academic Literacy
Collaborated with a Professional Learning Community to revise curriculum,
analyze data to improve instruction, and align instruction and assessments
with Common Core State Standards
Successfully completed all five modules of the Teacher Education and
Mentorship (TEAM) program
Met weekly with a team of freshman teachers to develop interventions to aid
students with the transition to high school
Served as an advisor to the Sophomore Class (2011-2012) and the Freshman
Class (2012-2013), overseeing class activities and fundraisers
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, Farmington, CT
Long Term Substitute English Teacher
February 2010 June 2010
Assumed lesson planning and teaching responsibilities in three grade 9
English classes
Attended team meetings, department meetings, and professional
development days to work on improving curriculum and instructional
strategies
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, Farmington, CT
Student Teacher (Grades 9 and 12)
Fall 2009
Observed cooperating teacher and several other teachers in the English
department
Took over planning and teaching responsibilities for English 100 and British
Literature Honors
Implemented various instructional methods and types of assessment
Collaborated with teachers in the English department and on the English
100 team to plan lessons and assessments and discuss successful classroom
strategies

Other Work Experience


CCSU DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE LIFE, New Britain, CT
Student Worker
January 2008 June 2009
Assisted in office operations by answering phone calls, sending out mailings,
filing and inputting data into the computer, and meeting Residence Life
timelines for all procedures

BRISTOL PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, Bristol, CT


Camp Counselor
Summer 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Attended training sessions on team building and motivation
Facilitated recreational activities for 4th and 5th grade campers
Fostered positive relationships among all students by creating an inclusive
environment

Interests and Hobbies


Reading, cooking, yoga

References
Available upon request

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