English Teacher and Curriculum Development Specialist
Resume:
Jessica DeZure
Education
Boston University, School of Education
M.A.T, English Education – 2006
Actors Studio Drama School, New School University, New York, NY
M.F.A., Theater / (dance classes at Alvin Ailey) – 2003
Performed in 20+ productions in theater, film, television, and commercials
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Journalism (major), Art History and Psychology (minors) – 2000
UCLA Extension, School of Education
CLAD (Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development) Certification - 2010
CTEL Certification Program to support English Language Learners
Teaching and Related Experience
Curriculum Development Specialist: Issaquah School District, Issaquah, WA – 2019 – 2021
Write units and individual lesson plans to support new curriculum adoption for ELA grades 8-12. Research and find materials to support the topics of race, identity, trauma, power, and in the classroom to support courageous conversations. Meet with teachers to help with differentiation in lesson plans, assignments, and assessments to meet the needs of their students.
English Teacher: Issaquah High School, Issaquah, WA – 2013 – 2018
Taught 12AP Literature and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 10th grade College Prep. Grade Level Representative in writing District Assessments, Interview Committee for new teacher hires
English Teacher: Juanita High School, Kirkland, WA – 2011 – 2013
Taught 11AP Language and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 10th grade College Prep, 11th grade College Prep, Academic Tutoring for HSPE writing and struggling English students, Swing Dance Club Supervisor.
English Teacher: Beverly Hills High School, Beverly Hills, CA – 2006 – 2011
Taught 10th Honors, 10th College Prep, 11th College Prep, AP Art History, Senior class sponsor for class of 2008
Student Teacher (English): Wellesley High School, Wellesley, MA – 2006
Boston University MAT Practicum: Taught 9th grade College Prep / 9th grade Honors / Writing Lab
Yoga and Dance Instruction
Dance and Yoga Teacher: Issaquah High School, Issaquah, WA – 2015 – 2017
Taught Introduction to dance including units in ballet, jazz, hip hop, Broadway, Hollywood, and lyrical styles. Taught Introduction to Yoga: Vinyasa and Hatha styles
of yoga.
Yoga Instructor: Sonic Yoga, Life in Motion, Flow Yoga Center, Namaste Yoga Center
Joyous Life Energy Center, private clients, NY, NY – 2005
Taught Vinyasa yoga to adults and teens (beginners and advanced)
Yoga Demonstrator: Sonic Teacher Training Video Series, St. John, Virgin Islands 2004
Publishing Experience
Creator, Editor-In-Chief: Yoga Fish Magazine at Sonic Yoga Studio, New York, NY, 2004-5
Professional Development Experience
Pacific Northwest AP Institute for Teachers, Summer Session 2015
AP Literature and Composition with Lance Balla, Bellevue, WA
Pacific Northwest AP Institute for Teachers, Summer Session 2012
AP Language and Composition with Elizabeth Duffy, Bellevue, WA
Southern California Advanced Placement Institute, AP Summer Session, 2010
AP Art History Workshop with Dr. Robert Coad, Palos Verdes, CA
BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program) BTSA Certificate 2008
Monthly observations by support provider, weekly participation in Induction Classes
Conference of The Living Tree, 2007
Professional Development Conference for English Teachers, Ventura, CA
NCTE (National Council for Teachers of English) Annual Convention 2006
Professional Development Conference for English Teachers, New York, NY
4705 161st Ave. SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
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