Amy Jager

16500 Radison ~ Macomb, MI 48044

E-Mail: amy.jager@fraserk12.org ~ Cell: (586) 909-3792
EDUCATION
Oakland University, Education Specialist in Leadership

2013-2015

Action Research: Teaching Mindset to Help Students Reach Academic Goals

Administrative Certificate Expected June 2015
Saginaw Valley State University, Master of Arts in Secondary Classroom Teaching
Action Research: The Motivational Effects of Implementing Best Practice Technology-Based
Lessons on Ninth-Grade Algebra and Ninth-Grade English Language Arts Students

2006-2008

Saginaw Valley State University

Secondary Teacher Certification: Science (DX) and Mathematics (EX)

2004-2005

Michigan State University, Bachelor of Science

Major: Earth Science

2000-2004

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Oakland University Administrative Internship, Fraser High School

2013-2015

Obtained 200 hours in a variety of educational leadership roles; observed, participated, and engaged
in the daily operation of schools as well as the many tasks of a school administrator.
Substitute Administrator, Fraser High School

2015-Present

Performed daily responsibilities for assistant principal including student discipline, parent contact,
supervision of student activities, and help maintain building safety
Galileo Teacher Leader Cohort
Develop strategies to become leaders in the classroom, school, and community

2013-Present

MISD Teacher Leader Cohort V and Continuing the Journey

Training in Stephen Covey 7 Habits, Adaptive Schools, and Classroom Instruction That Works

2011-2013

Facilitator of Staff Development

2008-2013

Trained and collaborated with staff on the flipped classroom model and standards based grading as
well as multiple technology initiatives in the high school, middle school, and elementary school;
including the use of Promethean polling systems, lesson presentation software, and class website
construction. Also facilitated a small focus group for school improvement
PLC Leader, Fraser High School

2011-Present

Developed curriculum, created competencies, designed lessons, and analyzed student data for the
accelerated algebra 2 and algebra 2 curricula
Athletic Coaching, Fraser High School
Junior Varsity Softball, freshman softball, and freshman basketball: Help athletes deepen
understanding of fundamental softball and basketball skills to prepare them for Varsity level
athletics while encouraging teamwork and positive attitudes
Ninth-Grade Grade Orientation Co-Coordinator, Fraser High School

2006-Present

2014

Organized summer orientation day for ninth grade students to aid in the transition to high school
Student Recognition Breakfast Co-Coordinator, Fraser High School

2014-Present

Planned, organized, and implemented teacher-nominated student recognition breakfast to celebrate

student success
Committee Member
Collaborated in variety of staff committees discussing: grading policies, seminar procedures,
scheduling, standards based grading, technology, and leadership

2006-Present

AMY JAGER

AWARDS
Education Excellence Award, Michigan Association of School Boards
Fraser Double Block Algebra 1 Support Class

2009

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Michigan Council For Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids MI
Co-Presented Using direct instruction, progress monitoring, and Mindset to close the gap of Tier III
intervention math students
Hybrid Summit, Fraser High School
Co-Presented Experiences with the flipped classroom model to educators

2015

2012

Technology Day, Macomb Intermediate School District

Presented How to integrate Interactive White Boards into the classroom

2009

Association of School Administrators, Traverse City MI

Co-Presented The process used to develop a proactive intervention program for At Risk ninthgrade Algebra 1 students

2008

Macomb County Professional Learning Community Group, MISD

Co-Presented How the PLC process led to a successful Algebra 1 intervention

2008

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Math Teacher, Fraser Public Schools, Fraser High School

2005-Present

Worked collaboratively in PLC teams to plan and implement instructional activities and assessments
that meet state and district standards for the Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Accelerated Algebra 2
curricula
SVSU Associate Teacher, LAnse Creuse Public Schools, Middle School South

2004-2005

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Maintained full responsibility for four 7 grade science classes

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Why I Leadership and AdminCamp
Discussed current administrative policies, concerns, effective strategies, and reforms with
administrators across the state.

2014- Present

Project Prime (Promoting Reform in Mathematics Education)

Understand Common Core and the 8 practice standards and how they apply to Algebra 1 and
Algebra 2

2011-2013

MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning)

Integrating technology into the classroom

2011-2013

E3T (Engage, Expand, and Encompass Through Technology)

Lesson design using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model

2011-2012

Data Dialogues and Data Retreat

Analyze district Explore, Plan, and ACT results

2011-2012

EMATHS (Embracing Mathematics and Technology in High Schools)

Implementing Algebra 1 & Algebra 2 units aligned to state standards

2009-2011

REFERENCES
Available Upon Request