Where
City University of New York Research Foundation — CUNY Reading Corps
When
09/2020 - 10/2022
Director
Launched a pandemic-response initiative that provided over 24,000 free literacy development tutoring sessions based on the Science of Reading for readers in the New York City Department of Education.
Developed pre-service training programs and data systems to track Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for 900+ new teachers enrolled at CUNY.
Implemented knowledge of high-dosage reading interventions to create a sustainable program model for key stakeholders.
Where
Teachers College at Columbia University
When
09/2016 - 09/2020
Director
Served as the sole presenter of the Reading Rescue professional development sequence, an intervention program based on the Science of Reading, to support 700+ tutors and over 1,200 struggling elementary readers in the NYCDOE.
Launched all content for over 100+ training deck modules and on-going support materials used by partnership schools.
Initiated and maintained data aggregation systems to analyze program intervention progress across 100+ partnerships schools throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
Designed and modified a systemic 1:1 reading intervention program with a team of Senior Staff Developers, leading to more research-based instructional practices and assessments for national scale implementation.
Editor & Content Developer
Where
Goalbook
When
08/2016 - 08/2018
Edited and accelerated 90+ educational content projects that included standard aligned learning objectives, measurable Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, assessment items, instructional strategies, and downloadable resources to help educators differentiate curricula across hundreds of districts in 45 states.
Collaborated with a five-person Editor Team through virtual meetings to ensure and approve content projects met organizational specifications in both structure and quality.
Managed a team of remote content contributors and project tracking sheets as well as polished, uploaded, and published web-based content pages.
Educator — Special Education
Where
New York City Department of Education — PS 40
When
09/2011 - 09/2016
Led over 500+ student population in a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) environment ensuring mastery of specific skills and concepts of academic excellence, social responsibility, and self-awareness as a tenured ICT teacher and SETSS Provider.
Partnered with co-teachers to maintain the instructional flow of a 30-student classroom by providing support to specifically address academic and developmental life skills (Station Teaching, Parallel Teaching, Team Teaching).
Educator — Special Education
Where
LearningSpring School
When
12/2008 - 09/2011
Advanced the social, developmental, and academic growth of children on the Autism Spectrum as a Head Teacher in a 12-month academic program.
Implemented Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques and the Life Space Interview (LSI) process to manage and support 25+ children with individualized social, organizational, and emotional needs.
Formal Education:
MASTER OF ARTS — CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
New York University — Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, & Human Development | New York, NY
MASTER OF ARTS — SPECIAL EDUCATION
New York University — Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, & Human Development | New York, NY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE — EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
State University of New York — College at Oneonta | Oneonta, NY
Lifelong Learning & Skill Sharpening:
Jean thrives in a dynamic environment where continuous learning is valued. She actively seeks opportunities to hone existing skills, and cultivate new expertise, ensuring she remains cutting-edge and in-demand.
Since transitioning from her role as Director at the City University of New York Research Foundation, Jean has invested in relevant coursework and certifications, immediately applying her newfound knowledge to her successful freelance projects.
FOUNDATIONS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Google | New York, NY
DATA SCIENCE ORIENTATION
IBM | New York, NY
General Assembly | New York, NY
DATA ANALYTICS CERTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION TO CODING
SheCodes | New York, NY
2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS IN NYC
Jessica Vollman Foundation | New York, NY
Freelance Roles:
Jean has always taken pride in being a lifelong learner. She knows the value in maintaining and advancing her current skill set as well as the importance of growing in new areas of expertise to stay current and progressive.
Since her last role as Director at the City University of New York Research Foundation, Jean dedicated time to coursework and new certifications, which she applied to the following freelance ventures.
DATA SCIENCE ORIENTATION
IBM | New York, NY
Additional Skills:
Differentiated Instruction Specialist
Communication - Oral & Written
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Curriculum Development & Implementation
Data Analysis & Documentation
eLearning & Industry Trends
Reading & Writing Instruction
Leadership & Management
Multitasking & Organization
Program Performance Assessment
Training & Development
Staff Management
Project Management
Program Management
Microsoft Suite
Google Suite
SQL
Tableau
Nearpod
Zoom
Slack
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
MS Visual Studio Code
Cvent Website Design & Registration Paths
Squarespace Website Design
Marketing Consultation