Nicole Jennings

1803 2nd Street, Washington, DC 20001

Phone: (617) 913-3338

E-Mail: Njennings03@gmail.com

Education
Inspired Teaching Certification Program, Center for Inspired Teaching, Washington, DC

July 2013-May 2015

Regular I DC Teaching License, Elementary Education

Enrolled in ongoing coursework concentrated focused on pedagogy, child development, and classroom management
for Prekindergarten to 3rd grade

Upon completion in 2014: Regular II DC Teaching Licensure, Elementary Education, 42 credits of coursework

Golden Key International Honour Society, Washington, DC

January 2012-Present

Howard University, Washington, DC

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Bachelor of Science, May 2013

Major: Psychology; Minor: Administration of Justice

Fall 2009- May 2013

Teaching Experience
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Washington, DC
Kindergarten Teacher
" Plan and teach enriching standard-based lessons to meet the needs of all students
" Use assessment data to drive data-driven instruction
" Engage parents and students and collaborate with other teachers

August 2014-Present

The Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School, Washington, DC

August 2013-June 2014
Pre-Kindergarten Resident Teacher
" Taught and co-planned enriching student-centered literacy, math and inquiry-based lessons with guidance from
experienced Lead Teacher.
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Cultivated an engaging and nurturing classroom environment through student-centered learning, developmentally
appropriate autonomy and relationship-based behavior management

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Used Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tool to implement and assess standard-based learning and student centered
instruction, track individual progress of each student and use data to develop goals

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Assisted in family outreach by developing positive relationships through daily interactions, participating in family
conferences and co-planning learning showcases

Jumpstart, Washington, DC
Corp Member
" Developed positive relationships with teachers and students in a prekindergarten classroom

August 2012-June 2013

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Executed two student-centered literacy sessions per week under the leadership of the Team Leader

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Facilitated thoughtful center-time activities and led differentiated small-group instruction

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Completed 300 hours of classroom assistance time

Reading Partners, Washington, DC

Reading Partner
" Used structured literacy curriculum to tutor a third grade student twice a week
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November 2011-May 2012

Engaged cooperation and trust of partner through positive and meaningful interactions and conversations

Additional Experience
Lady Diva Corporation, Howard University Chapter, Washington, DC
Mentor member
" Attended bi-monthly meetings and annual conferences and completed monthly community service
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Fall 2010-Present

Participated in planning of mentoring events, group counseling and seminars for college and high school females

The Steppingstone Foundation, Boston, MA

Alumni Relations Intern
" Wrote annual alumni appeal, designed to increase alumni awareness and engagement
" Contributed to the monthly alumni newsletter

June 2011-August 2011

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Contacted all alumni in order to update contact, education and career information of alumni in the database

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Assisted in planning events such as the annual alumni reunion, alumni panel and workshops on the college application
process

GOTCHA Youth Jobs Collaborative, Roxbury, MA

June 2010-August 2010
Supervisor
" Supervised youth at several worksites throughout Boston and served as a liaison between youth, employers and funders
" Conducted work site visits and weekly meetings with youth and site supervisors and managed administrative duties
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Planned engaging events and workshops such as a poetry open mic nights, college workshops, college visits, game
nights and a retreat to Marthas Vineyard

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Produced a weekly newsletter designed to recruit youth contributions to newsletter, inform youth of opportunities and
upcoming events, offer useful social, education and career advice, provide informative and entertaining articles

Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, Roxbury, MA

June 2007-August 2010
Community Organizer, Volunteer
" Collaborated with community leaders, activists, residents and non-profit organizations to advocate for youth
opportunities and development, community empowerment and sustainable and economic development
" Organized and attended community meetings, facilitated Dudley Youth Council meetings, planned events to engage
awareness and support of the community
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Conducted community outreach through neighborhood meetings, door knocking, phoning and social media

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Wrote grants in order to secure funds for events and initiatives

Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Board of Directors, Roxbury, MA

Board Member
" Attended monthly board meetings and exercised duty to vote on matters presented at meeting
" Attended committee meetings and planned and executed community events

June 2008-June 2010