JENNIFER STANLEY | Secondary Education, English/ESOL

21210 Emerald Drive, Germantown, MD 20876

stanleyj@mcpsmd.org
(301)-512-4014

Certifications
English: Content Knowledge (5038) Maryland Passed, 189/200
Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 (5624) Maryland Passed, 192/200
English to Speakers of Other Languages, K-12 (5361) Maryland Passed, 183/200

Teaching Experience
Forest Oak Middle School [Gaithersburg, MD] August 2016 present
English 8 Teacher and 8th Grade Team Lead
Taught 3 sections of Advanced English 8 and 1 section of Digital Literacy 2
Worked as part of a PLC to design and implement the Advanced English 8 curriculum
Co-taught one section for half of a year, then worked with several para-educators in order to
help facilitate the learning of IEP and ESOL students
Attended various professional development sessions both in and out of the school building
in order to continue learning about the teaching profession
Implemented a variety of instructional methods and means of assessment to determine the
most effective means of teaching a diverse set of learners
Led 8th grade team meetings and coordinated events and programs, such as the Kid Talk
and Catapult systems (focused on highlight student concerns and addressing them), the 8 th
grade Honor Roll parties, 8th grade promotion ceremony, and 8th grade field trips.

Eastern Technical High School [Essex, MD] October 2015 May 2016
Student Teacher - 12th grade Honors English
Created lesson plans based on Maryland Common Core English Language Arts Standards
(12th), Baltimore County Curriculum, and Towson University format
Led several classes daily, adapting lesson plans as needed
Implemented a variety of instructional methods and means of assessment to determine the
most effective means of teaching a diverse set of learners

Parkville Middle School [Parkville, MD] August 2015 October 2015

Student Teacher - 8th grade English Language Arts, 8th grade GT English
Created lesson plans based on Maryland Common Core English Language Arts Standards
(8th), Baltimore County Curriculum, and Towson University format
Led several different classes daily (including 8th grade GT and 8th grade inclusion)
Assisted in an 8th grade AVID classroom
Implemented a variety of instructional methods and means of assessment in order to
determine the most effective means of teaching a diverse set of learners

Related Experience
Academy of Excellence [Clarksburg, MD] March 2017 June 2017
Advanced English 6 Instructor
Designed and implemented a 10-week instructional evening program which enhanced the
writing abilities of advanced 5th and 6th grade students under the direction of the Academy of
Excellence corporation.

Towson University [Towson, MD]

English Language Center Conversation Partner March 2015 May 2016
Coordinating with the Towson University English Language Center (ELC), I serve as an
English Conversation Partner for international students who wish to improve their
conversational English abilities. Although in an informal setting, I teach individuals one-on-
one about the English language and American culture.
Dragon's World Chinese School [Rockville, MD] July 2013 August 2013
English Teacher / Teaching Assistant (K-7)
As an English Teacher and Teaching Assistant at a local bilingual Chinese-English summer
school, I was able to teach students (from K-7th grade) English grammar through daily
instruction via lessons and practicing for song recitals. Oftentimes, I would co-teach with other
individuals for the Kindergarten class.

Education
University of Maryland [College Park, Maryland] August 2017 present
M.Ed in TESOL without initial certification

Towson University [Towson, Maryland] August 2012 May 2016

B.S. English, Secondary Education Certification with Honors
Academic Achievements:
Graduated summa cum laude, GPA: 3.95 / 4.0
Towson University Honors College student
Deans List (all semesters)
Provost, University, and Honors College Scholarships

Sogang University [Seoul, South Korea] July 2015 - August 2015

July 2015 August 2015
Korean Immersion Program (Summer Term)
GPA: 4.3 / 4.3
Description of Program:
o 5-week intensive summer program. For 6 hours a day, all classes were taught
entirely in Korean. Through coursework and participation in cultural activities,
I enhanced my knowledge of Korea and the Korean language.
Scholarships:
o Towson University Honors College Study Abroad Scholarship
o Towson University Study Abroad Department Scholarship
Recognitions:
o Nominated by professor to give a speech in Korean at the graduation
ceremony.

Associations
Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honor Society Fall
Fall 2014
2014 Fall
- Fall 2015
2015
Member

Omicron Delta Kappa, Leadership Honor Society Fall 2014 Fall 2015
Fall 2014 - Fall 2015
Member
Spring 2013 Spring 2014
Towson University International Student Association Fall 2013 - Spring 2015
Vice President, Secretary
Fall 2012 Spring 2016
Towson University Honors College
Member, Peer Advisor Spring 2013
Fall - Spring
2013 2014
Spring 2014

Fall 2012 - present

Fall 2013 - Spring 2014

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