Jennifer Lopez

Founder, Consultant, Facilitator August 2015 — June 2018

About the role • Academic Literary Learners contracted and partnered with 5-10 local school districts to support low-performing campuses to implement new programs to enhance student achievement and high-level student outcomes (Designed and implemented professional development workshops for over 100 teachers and staff using individualized campus data, infusion of digital resources, and common core standards) • Consulted with campus administration regarding campus programs, implementation of new initiatives, and strategic planning to use data to drive instruction (successfully implemented new ELA and Math programs and development of curriculum to enhance student outcomes and bridge the learning gap for over 100 students) • Customized professional development and student camps to fit the needs of individual campuses (approximately 5-10 campuses and over 100 students) • Directly worked with schools to plan and advise administration and staff on strategic planning, campus goals, and campus initiatives for achievable, measurable student outcomes and growth

Academic Coach August 2016 — June 2018

About the role • Advised, mentored, and supported a team of 10-15 teachers and approximately 100 students to enhance student achievement and outcomes; provided coaching, mentoring, and curriculum design to raise test scores for over 60% of our student body • Developed and implemented new ELA Curriculum across the campus and in the district • Identified new teaching tools, training opportunities, and instructional improvements for teacher, student, and campus growth • Assisted in development and evaluation of school programs by sharing data and insights into student success with teacher and administrators. • Liaised with other education professionals to tailor learning objectives for individual student growth • Lead strategic planning and implementation of campus goals and objectives • Supported campus and district leaders in coordinating a myriad of complex projects, including vertically alignment of district curriculum and assessment tools across all campuses

Administrator June 2018 — March 2022

About the role • Responsible for directing, managing, and leading all aspects and operations of the campus • Responsible and accountable for the overall success of all campus programs, initiatives, and engagements (increased student enrollment by 116% in two years) • Planned, managed, and facilitated all campus curriculum and professional development • Implemented new, full digital curriculum across all grade levels and content including integration of 1-to-1 technology for all students in all grades and content areas) • Campus ELA and Literacy Specialist (demonstrated success raising all ELA/Literacy test scores across the campus by at least one-full year’s growth; implemented all new, fully digital and print ELA/Literacy Curriculum in all grades; planned, implemented, and managed a brand-new library circulation) • Planned, supported, and implemented campus strategic plan and reported outcomes to partnering Foundations • Coordinated both public and private grants and grant responses (approximately 1.1 million in 4 years) • Lead all campus engagements and collaborations with campus stakeholders including various foundations and other non-profit organizations • Maintained communication with staff, families, and supporting campus partners • Responsible for all budgetary and fiscal planning (Reversed a deficit of -$285,000 to a profit of +$48,000 in 4 years) • Resolved complex issues using creative, professional, and effective methods and a wide range of professional experiences and problem-solving skills • Lead and supported initiatives to create a more diverse and inclusive campus population with equity and inclusion for all students and families (increased minority population on campus from 10% to 65%; increased bilingual staff from 13% to 50%; increased enrollment of low-income, low SES families from approximately 20% to 75% through grant funding tuition assistance initiatives)