Manager Teacher, leadership developmet

Jennifer Toole Linger

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An inspirational, positive, and driven leader with over twelve years of experience in remote education and more than 8 years of experience in leadership.

Experience

Fuel Education/K12, Inc. Herndon, VA. (work from home) September 2008 – Current

Leadership Trainer July 2019-current

Conduct workshops, small group training, and leadership team seminars synchronously and asynchronously.

Provide in person support to schools that are new to Managed Public Schools (MPS).

Host live sessions in addition to providing recorded trainings.

Participate in new leader training and onboarding.

Serve as a Peer Grade instructor for the Professional Learning Modules.

Collaborate with leadership trainer team and various other departments to support the needs of leaders.

Create research-based curriculum for various programs to ensure academic growth is met.

Partner with MPS to identify high potential employees to support a succession plan.

Chair the Grow Emerging Leaders program.

Coach leaders to ensure they are attaining their goals and increasing student academic growth.

Support external clients with platform, instructional, and administrative support with a focus on providing great customer service.

Developed Professional Learning Modules that are research based on the topics of Student, Staff, and Management Team Culture, What to Look for During Observations, and Engaging and Communicating with Stakeholders.

Serve as an evaluator in our hiring process for various leadership positions

Future presenter at the ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) Leadership conference in January 2021 on the topic of Creating a Strong School Culture: 3 Easy Steps to Engaging in Open Dialogue that Drives Cultural Competency.

Instructional Manager July 2014-July 2019

Oversaw academic, fiscal, and compliance aspects nationwide

Led a team of 10 Teacher Supervisors that each managed 45-55 teachers

Hosted and presented bi-weekly meetings with the Leadership Team

Managed and resolved cases within SalesForce.

Conducted yearly performance reviews

Developed content for Teacher Supervisor/Quality Specialist/Instructional Manager training

Compiled data for state specific reporting

Completed course approval processes

Collaborated with other departments to support the unique needs of each school partner and vision of the company

Monitored academic trends using a variety of data and implemented solutions that resolved emerging issues including providing engagement and instructional strategies

Coached Teacher Supervisors that were underperforming.

Proctored and served as a Testing Coordinator

Regional Instructional Manager July 2012 – June 2014

Remotely supervised 140 direct reports across 7 states

Developed all direct reports through monthly, individual, virtual calls

Conducted interviews, made hiring decisions, and completed terminations

Coached underperforming team members

Created and led professional development and other meetings

Developed and implemented data-driven academic strategies

Observed direct reports and provided high-quality constructive feedback

Completed performance reviews for direct reports

Ensured data was used to drive all academic decisions

Attended Manager Development Program at K12 in 2017

Led the Teaching and Assessing for Learning Accreditation Team

Maintained accurate databases of teacher certifications and course information

Participant of the Data Conference Review Committee

Instructional Client Representative- Midwest Region July 2011-June 2012

Collaborated with the clients/schools on instructional issues

Represented instruction in client on-boarding meetings

Aggregated information from clients regarding course setup requests, state mandated instructional needs, hiring needs, teacher performance concerns, grading policies and any other special instructional necessities and disseminated them to the teachers and/or Instructional Supervisors.

Disseminated student escalation reports to the client/school.

Collaborated with Human Resources to facilitate teacher credential information reporting to client.

Virtual Spanish Instructor September 2008 – June 2011

Master Teacher for new teachers and trained teachers for live-teaching sessions

Created copious resources which have been shared with all teachers

Produced incentives to maintain student engagement

Incorporated additional technology in courses and instruction

Fostered positive relationships with school districts, mentors, parents, and students

Served as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the development of the Spanish 1 Credit Recovery course. Collaborated with a team of staff members and met deadlines. Created checklists and study guides and made corrections as needed.

St. Mary’s County, MD August 1996-August 2008

St. Mary’s County Public Schools August 1996-August 2008

Spanish/French Teacher and Coach

Formulated and instructed daily lessons ranging from level 1 to Advanced Placement.

Reported, collaborated and redesigned assessments, curriculum outcomes/benchmarks and methods of instruction with colleagues.

Participated in textbook adoption procedures and review.

Attended workshops including TESA and Advanced Placement training as well as curriculum and development.

Conducted professional development on topics regarding promoting world languages, reading strategies, and introducing new coaches to the interscholastic sports policies/handbook.

Head Volleyball Coach (1996-1999, 2000-2001, 2004-2007)

Served as a Peer Mentor (2007-2008)

Assistant Softball Coach (1997, 1998, 2006)

Assistant Swimming Coach (2004-2005)

Served as a Peer Mediation Case Manager (2003-2004)

Spanish Club Sponsor (2003-2004)

Co-chaired of the Faculty Advisory Committee and Attendance Committee.

Past member of the School Improvement Team

Accreditation of Growth Committee member (2007-2008)

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD August 2001-May 2002

Part-Time Spanish Instructor

Taught classes three times a week for a total of seven hours for levels 101 and 102

Coordinated with the Foreign Language Department and other Departments regarding curriculum and instruction

Developed syllabi and appropriate assessments

Communicated with students and staff members regarding campus life, activities, requirements, and events

Provided an environment for learning that includes using various methodologies for comprehension

Education

Certificate of Advanced Study in Administration and Supervision December 2007

Towson University, Towson, MD

Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching December 2000

Advanced Professional Certificate in Secondary Spanish CUM G.PA. 3.8/4.0

College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Communications December 1995

Minors-Spanish and French

Salisbury State University, Salisbury, MD

PERSONAL/AWARDS:

Southern Maryland Swim League Secretary (2018-2019)

USA Swimming Stroke and Turn Official (since 2017)

Manager Development Program (March 2017)

Peer Mentor training (Fall of 2007)

Leadership Development Academy (2007-2008)

2005 SMAC (Southern Maryland Athletic Conference) Volleyball Coach of the Year

2005 All-County Volleyball Coach of the Year

September 1, 2005 Channel 10’s Hot Corner Player of the Week Award –St. Mary’s County Women’s Softball League.

St. Mary’s County Women’s Softball League Offensive Most Valuable Player of the Year (2004)

Padi Open Water Scuba Diver Certified

Past member of the Salisbury State French and Spanish clubs.

Past member of Salisbury State varsity volleyball and softball teams.

Member of Salisbury State Athletic Department and Dean’s Honor List.

Nominated and recognized as Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers.

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