Jessica Doepker's ePortfolio

Jessica Doepker

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Teaching Experience

Fall 2007 - Present

Dansville Middle School, Dansville, Michigan

English Language Arts Teacher, 6th through 8th Grades

Developed a standards-based curriculum aligned to the Common Core State StandardsIntegrated several modes of technology to deliver instructionOrganized the ACT EXPLORE test for all seventh and eighth graders

English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher, 8th Grade / Class Trip Advisor

Created units for both subjects that emphasized multiple learning stylesPlanned and executed daily lessons - produced progress reports and report cardsDeveloped a positive, professional rapport with students, parents, and colleaguesAttended and participated in multiple IEPs and child studiesPlanned five-day class trip to Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaOrganized several fundraisers for the trip; raised more than $7,000 to defray costs

Part-Time Technology Teacher, 7th & 8th Grades

Created technology units that emphasized multiple learning stylesConstructed middle school technology curriculumAdministered Eighth Grade Technology Asssessment

Summer 2006 - 2010

Riley Elementary, St. Johns, Michigan

Summer School Teacher, 4th & 5th Grades

Planned daily lessons focused on balanced literacyConducted writer's workshop that focused on improving the writing process

Fall 2008 (8 weeks)

Oakview Elementary, St. Johns, Michigan

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 5th Grade

Planned and taught all lessons in accordance with state standardsDeveloped reading groups based on focused, individualized instructionUsed Mathematical Investigations, Six-Traits Writing, and Michigan ModelAdministered English Language Arts, Science, and Mathematics MEAP testsChaperoned a three-day trip with the fifth graders to Eagle Village CampIssued report cards after assessing academic/social progress of 26 studentsConducted parent teacher conferences

Teaching Related Work Experience

Spring 2008 - 2009

Dansville High School, Dansville, Michigan

JV Softball Coach - Athletic Director, Nancy Jungkans

Fall 2007 - 2009

Dansville Middle School, Dansville, Michigan

Yearbook Advisor - Principal, Terry Jones

Designed and created a 48-page, all color, web-based yearbookOrganized sales, fundraising, and distribution; a program with a $5,000 annual budget

Winter 2007 - 2009

Dansville Middle School, Dansville, Michigan

7th Grade Girls' Volleyball Coach - Athletic Director, Nancy Jungkans

Winter 2008

Dansville Elementary School, Dansville, Michigan

Homebound Teacher - Principal, Faith Norman

Instructed a fifth grade student at his home while he was recovering from surgeryWorked collaboratively with classroom teachersModified classroom lessons to meet the needs of the learner

Fall 2004

Alma High School, Alma, Michigan

JV Girls' Tennis Coach - Athletic Director, Kevin Akin

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Master of Arts in Education (Literacy & Technology Emphases), May 2012

Overall GPA: 4.0

Alma College, Alma, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts in Education (Elementary Emphasis), April 2006

Major: Elementary Education Minors: English & Social Studies

Overall GPA: 3.66

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Enrolled 2001-2003

Certifications

Michigan Provisional Elementary Education Certification

State of Michigan Endorsements

-English (BA)

-Social Studies (RX)

MLPP Certification K-3

Professional Development

-District School Improvement Team

2010-Present

-Participated in a formative assessment team to study and research standards-based grading and assessment

2010-Present

-Data Professional Learning Community Leader

2011-Present

-Member of the Ingham County ISD English Language Arts Network

2010-Present

-Attended various iPad trainings for best implementation practices

2012

-Ran a full-day professional development on standards-based grading for ELA teachers at a local school district

May 2012

-Presented at the English Language Arts Network about Clear Learning Targets in the English curriculum

February 2012

-Presented in Portland, Oregon, at the Assessment Training Institute Summer and Winter Conferences about standards-based grading and assessment

July & December 2011

-Assessment Professional Learning Community Leader

2010-2011

-Contributed to the development of Dansville Middle School's Positive Behavior Intervention Support system

2009-2010

-Completed EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction) Training for Secondary Teachers

2010

-Attended two-day conference on Professional Learning Communities and Pyramids of Intervention

2009

Technology Skills

-Worked extensively with e-mail, attendance, and grade book software (PowerSchool)

-Proficient in Windows and Mac OS, Mac iOS, Microsoft Office, photo/video editing software, Blackboard and Wikispaces for online course design, and general web design

-Experience implementing the use of computers, iPads, data projectors, document cameras, and digital cameras/video

Honors & Activities

-Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Alma College, April 2006

-Alma College & Michigan State Dean's Lists

-Alma College Women's Tennis, Captain and MVP

-MIAA Honor Roll of Athletes & Academic All-American

-Alma College Student Athlete Advisory Council

-Michigan State University Student Alumni Foundation (Tour Guide)

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