Resume for Jennifer A. Ward

Jennifer A. Ward

Objective
	To continue advancing in a teaching position in English Language Arts within a secondary educational system that promotes innovative teaching pedagogy, creativity and diversity, both in the classroom setting as well as within its staff.
Education
	*Bachelor of Arts* Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 1994-1997 Majors: English with concentration on Secondary Education Minors: Political Science and Communications Graduate of Lee Honors College *Master of Liberal Arts* Chatham College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 1998-December 2003 Thesis: " Pathologizing the Feminine: Understanding the Changing Role of Women During the Industrialized Era Through the Lenses of Neurasthenia and the Writings of Charlotte Perkins Gilman"
Certification
*Pennsylvania Instructional II Professional Certificate* Granted September 2005 Teachable Major: English, Grades 7-12 *Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate* Granted May 1998 Teachable Majors/Minors: English, Communications/Speech and Political Science
Teaching Experience
	Haverford Senior High School, Havertown, Pennsylvania August 2002-present High School English Teacher Teach in a variety of classrooms as an English teacher in the Haverford Township School District. Currently involved with the planning, implementing and instruction of the tenth grade World Literatures curriculum in conjunction with the tenth grade World Cultures social studies course. Previously taught ninth grade English, public speaking, creative writing, informational technology, and culminating senior project courses. Extracurricular activities involve sponsoring the GSA student group, Writers Guild, and previous experience co-coaching the Speech and Debate team, and involvement with the Haverford Township School District Language Arts Task Force. Chatham College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 1999 July 2001 Coordinator/Instructor for Peer Education Course As the Director of Residence Life for Chatham College, helped design and implement a Peer Education Course for Resident Assistants and student leaders on the campus. Created curriculum goals and helped to coordinate special lessons and speakers for the course. Taught a variety of subjects including classes on conflict mediation and resolution, diversity issues, programming goals and leadership. Kalamazoo County Schools, Kalamazoo, Michigan January- April 1998 Substitute Teacher Instructed a variety of classrooms during teachers absences throughout the Kalamazoo County Public School system. Loy Norrix High School, Kalamazoo, Michigan January 1996 - December 1997 Intern Teacher and Pre-Intern Teacher Both taught and co-taught sections of College English and advanced placement English courses, as well as a yearbook classroom. Planned and implemented lesson plans complete with objectives, materials and evaluations. Demonstrated a variety of teaching strategies to adapt to numerous learning styles. Successfully utilized multiple classroom management techniques. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 1996-1997 Co-Instructor of University 101 Course Co-taught for two semesters an introductory college course aimed at incoming first year students. Planned seminars and speaking engagements to expose students to the campus surroundings.
Related Professional Experince
	Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 2002-present Interim Resident Director of Towers Hall, Office Coordinator for the Residential Living Office Working within the Residential Living Office to coordinate daily tasks and supervise full time personnel. In addition, filled the capacity of Resident Director for a hall of 300 freshmen students during a staff members leave of absence. Chatham College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania April 2000-July 2001 *Director of Residence Life* Worked within the Division of Student Affairs as the Director of Residence Life to supervise and promote the successful academic, psychological, physical and personal development of 400 female undergraduate students living within the residential community of Chatham College. Responsibilities included: Coordinated and taught a Peer Education course directed at Resident Assistants and student leaders; Created and implemented training programs for professional and student staffs, including Resident Assistant and Orientation Leader training programs; Supervised a professional residential staff of 4 and a student staff of 30; Coordinated International Student Services for the College, including the implementation of orientation programs, cultural and educational programs, advised international students and advised the International Student Association; Supervised the overall safety, facilities maintenance, staffing and residential communities of 4 residence halls and 1 apartment complex for undergraduate students; Served on a variety of campus committees including the International Task Force, Safety Committee, Pittsburgh Liquor Control Board Grant Committee, and Chathams E-College-ie Committee; and, Created and distributed a variety of promotional materials, including the creation of web sites for the department. Chatham College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 1998 - April 2000 Coordinator, International Student Services and Resident Director Created and implemented a variety of programs to support the international student population of Chatham College as well as to educate the whole of campus on international and intercultural issues. In addition, worked as a Residence Life staff member to promote student development and growth within the residential campus community. Responsibilities included: Aided in the development and implementation of a Peer Education course directed at Resident Assistants and student leaders; Planned, coordinated and implemented sessions for both traditional and international student orientation programs; Planned and coordinated special events for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Womens' History Month, and a variety of traditional international celebrations; Aided and advised the international student population during their adjustment to life in the United States and to the College; and, Supervised a student staff of 15.
Presentations
	October 2006 Re-envisioning Research: Bringing Authentic and Formative Assessment Practices into the teaching of Research Skills, Pennsylvania Council for Teachers of English Language Arts Harrisburg, Pennsylvania November 2000 - Intercultural Sensitivity and Diversity Panel Discussion, NAFSA Region VIII Conference - Richmond, Virginia August 2000 - Diversity Issues for Student Leaders, Resident Assistant and Orientation Leader Training - Chatham College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 1999 - Diversity and Multicultural Issues for Resident Assistants, Resident Assistant Training - Chatham College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Professional Memberships
	1997-present National Council for Teachers of English 1999-present Modern Language Association and Women's Caucus for the Modern Languages 2006-present Pennsylvania Council for Teachers of English Language Arts
Awards Received
	2005-2006 Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2004-2005 Who's Who Among America's Teachers 1996-1997 Western Michigan University, Dean's List for the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences 1995-1997 Michigan Competitive Scholarship 1994-1997 Western Michigan University Scholars Award
References
	Available upon request.