Jennifer Hursh
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Credentials
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Articulate 360: Interactive Learning
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Articulate Storyline 360: Advanced Elearning
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Articulate Storyline Essential Training
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Measuring Learning Effectiveness
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Remote Employee Onboarding with Eduflow
CourseraJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Train the Trainer
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
AP Chemistry Teacher and Tutor Certification
The Princeton ReviewJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
MCAT General Chemistry Teacher and Tutor Certification
The Princeton ReviewOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Virginia Teaching License
Virginia Department of Education
Experience
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Per Scholas
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager, Instructor Development and Quality Assurance
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Sep 2022 - Present
Per Scholas is a company that provides rigorous (free) tech education to learners traditionally under-represented in such fields. In my role as part of the Instructor Development and Quality Assurance Team, I wear many hats: - Develop the instructional onboarding curriculum, which I use to train new instructors in best practices for adult learning techniques. My curriculum consists of asynchronous eLearning modules, as well as remote synchronous training, which I run myself. - Develop train-the-trainer professional development content for current instructors who need additional andragogical support. I provide strategies for increasing engagement, interactivity, classroom management, instructor presence, and more. - Planned, designed, organized, and taught the Instructor Academy for recent Per Scholas graduates who were interested in learning how to become instructors. Through this program, I worked with 15 teaching fellows and taught them research-based educational best practices in lesson planning, DEIB/emotional intelligence, learner engagement, and adult learning fundamentals. - Consistently observe current instructors and provide actionable feedback on their strengths and weaknesses in the classroom. When necessary, I provide one-on-one coaching with instructional techniques designed to increase their success and help them achieve their KPIs. - Formally observe instructors as part of the official remediation or promotion process. - Design and run organization-wide interactive mini-lessons to share actionable techniques for managing cognitive load, developing deeper learner understanding/retention, building stronger classroom community environments, increasing engagement, etcetera. Show less
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Super 7 Girls
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curriculum Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
Super 7 Girls is a non-profit organization that supports inner-city girls in Chicago. In my role as manager, I am responsible for interviewing, onboarding, and training new curriculum writers for health and nutrition sciences. Once they are fully trained, I transition into project management where I directly oversee their work in content design and conduct weekly or biweekly meetings to provide feedback, ensure deadlines are met, and offer instructional support/professional development where needed. Show less
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Private Tutor
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2005 - Present
I offer tutoring for small groups and individuals in all levels of high school chemistry (general, advanced, and AP) as well as first year college chemistry. All of my students have improved their performance in the subject and passed their end of course exam with flying colors. I offer tutoring for small groups and individuals in all levels of high school chemistry (general, advanced, and AP) as well as first year college chemistry. All of my students have improved their performance in the subject and passed their end of course exam with flying colors.
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The Princeton Review
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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General Chemistry Instructor
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
I taught college-level General Chemistry I and II content in a live online classroom to students preparing to take the MCAT exam. I also taught them TPR's proven test-taking techniques, which resulted in students earning a guaranteed score of 513 or at least a 13-point increase over their previous score. I taught college-level General Chemistry I and II content in a live online classroom to students preparing to take the MCAT exam. I also taught them TPR's proven test-taking techniques, which resulted in students earning a guaranteed score of 513 or at least a 13-point increase over their previous score.
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Accelerate Education
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Assurance Reviewer
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Apr 2022 - May 2022
I reviewed lessons designed by other developers to check for content-related errors to ensure that students will receive a first-rate e-learning experience.
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Chemistry Curriculum Writer and Subject Matter Expert
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Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
I wrote and designed engaging, high-quality online lessons including interactive elements and detailed feedback for students. These lessons are to be implemented in Accelerate Education's proprietary online learning management system for non-instructor-led e-learning.
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Battlefield High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Department Chair
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2019 - 2021
I helped lead a 23-member department comprising teachers from multiple science disciplines. I worked to support all science teachers by facilitating communication with administrators. To strengthen camaraderie within the department, I helped organize social events. In addition to helping teachers understand and adhere to PWCS teaching, grading, and assessment regulations, I also communicated with vendor companies to set up staff training sessions for new equipment/technology. To keep track of our supplies, I maintained a detailed inventory of science lab equipment, chemicals, textbooks, etcetera.When we had a position to fill, I worked with the science administrator to interview applicants and make hiring recommendations to build a strong, cohesive team. When we brought on a new educator, I observed them in the classroom and offered constructive feedback for best practices. Show less
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Instructional Coach
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Jan 2018 - 2021
I mentored new chemistry teachers during their first year on the job through classroom observations, curriculum and assessment development, behavior management, instructional strategies, school logistics, and social/emotional support.
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Chemistry Teacher
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2017 - 2021
I joined Battlefield High School in 2017 where I taught Chemistry 1 and Pre-AP Chemistry to approximately 140-170 students each year and guided 100% of them to pass the Virginia Standards of Learning End of Course exam. As the predominant Pre-AP teacher at the school, I increased the rigor of the program, which led to a 25% increase in participation in the AP Chemistry course after only one year. Additionally, as the gifted chemistry teacher, I developed advanced inquiry laboratory activities and organized Q&A sessions with chemists from around the country to provide students with opportunities to go beyond the standard curriculum. Show less
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Team Leader
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2018 - 2019
As the leader of the chemistry team, I organized and facilitated our monthly meetings, where I took detailed notes, delegated roles for creating common assessments, and wrote purchase orders for supplies and chemicals. Additionally, I created an extensive database for tracking the location and condition of our textbooks.
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Prince William County Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructional Designer and Chemistry Subject Matter Expert
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2020 - 2020
After Prince William County Schools was forced to abruptly transition to a virtual environment in the spring of 2020, I was asked by the district science supervisor to participate in a team that developed online resources for all county chemistry teachers to use during their virtual instruction for the 2020-21 school year. I created lessons, curated videos, wrote notes, and designed practice activities for several units of study. These modules were accessible for users of all abilities and were shared through the Canvas LMS. Show less
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Regional Science Fair Judge
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2018 - 2020
In 2018, 2019, and 2020, I judged middle school chemistry science fair projects at the regional level to determine placements for ribbons and awards. Students came from public and private schools in Prince William and Manassas counties.
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Fairfax High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Chemistry Science Fair Judge
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2014 - 2017
In 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, I led a team of judges to review students' chemistry science fair projects and determine placements for advancement to the Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair.
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Chemistry Teacher
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2013 - 2017
I joined Fairfax High School as a new teacher in 2013 and immediately identified myself as a successful educator. I was consistently evaluated as being highly effective on my yearly progress reports by my supervisors. By the end of my second year, I had increased the pass rate on the state end-of-course exam to 100% among my students. During my third year, I was the only teacher in the county selected as the winner of the Exemplary Early Career Teacher Award for my outstanding performance in the classroom. I was recognized by students, parents, teachers, and administrators for my ability to build strong personal connections with students and encourage them to believe they could succeed.In addition to being a strong educator in my own classroom, I was also a passionate team member, working closely with the other 6 chemistry teachers to design, develop, and implement new curriculum ideas. Our team worked together so seamlessly that we were chosen as exemplars for other cohorts throughout the building to emulate. Show less
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Chemistry Science Fair Judge
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2011 - 2013
In the classroom, I coached students on developing, researching, and completing independent science and engineering fair projects for competition at local, regional, and state fairs. Outside of the classroom, I helped judge other students' projects at the school-level fair.
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Fairfax County Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute teacher
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Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
I substitute taught for many subjects, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, and Spanish. Teachers were confident in my knowledge and abilities, so they left lesson plans that involved teaching new content so their students would not fall behind during their absences. I received positive feedback from every teacher once they returned. I substitute taught for many subjects, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, and Spanish. Teachers were confident in my knowledge and abilities, so they left lesson plans that involved teaching new content so their students would not fall behind during their absences. I received positive feedback from every teacher once they returned.
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Education
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George Mason University
Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Virginia
Bachelor's, Chemistry
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