Jennifer Lettieri
Middle School Teacher at The Saklan School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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U.S. Constitution Test
Continuing Education Department San Jose State UniversityAug, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
National Evaluation SystemsDec, 2005- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Saklan 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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Middle School Teacher
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Aug 2022 - Present
7th Grade Humanities Medieval World Pre-Colonial Meso-American Civilizations Medieval Islam Also teach Hawaiian history to prepare for class trip to Oahu. 8th grade Humanities 20th Century U.S. history Co-teach some ELA lessons Emphasis on project based learning and civic engagement skills. 8th Grade Advisor Student Council 7th Grade Humanities Medieval World Pre-Colonial Meso-American Civilizations Medieval Islam Also teach Hawaiian history to prepare for class trip to Oahu. 8th grade Humanities 20th Century U.S. history Co-teach some ELA lessons Emphasis on project based learning and civic engagement skills. 8th Grade Advisor Student Council
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Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Jul 2023 - Jul 2023
Taught a three-week public speaking skills and practice course entitled Eloquent Orator: Leave Them Speechless to students in grades 6-8 from China, South Korea, the U.S. and the U.K. as part of SIG's summer program on the UC Berkeley campus. Taught a three-week public speaking skills and practice course entitled Eloquent Orator: Leave Them Speechless to students in grades 6-8 from China, South Korea, the U.S. and the U.K. as part of SIG's summer program on the UC Berkeley campus.
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Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Institute for the Gifted Instructor
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Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
Taught a three-week seminar course entitled Mental Health: A Balancing Act in Practice and Policy, to gifted American and international students in grades 9 - 12 as part of SIG's summer program on the UC Berkeley campus. Taught a three-week seminar course entitled Mental Health: A Balancing Act in Practice and Policy, to gifted American and international students in grades 9 - 12 as part of SIG's summer program on the UC Berkeley campus.
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The Berkeley 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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8th Grade Humanities Teacher / 7th and 8th Grade Advisory Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
8th Grade Humanities Taught English Language Arts, Indigenous American History and early U.S. History Emphasis on critical reading of YA literature, poetry, primary sources and other nonfiction texts Expository writing, including in-class writing prompts, single paragraphs, five paragraph essays and research papers Response-to-literature, including analysis of literary elements and figurative language Critical reading and analysis of primary and secondary sources to answer document-based questions Active reading and note taking, including annotating, Cornell Notes and Venn diagrams Reader's Workshop mini lessons Grammar and vocabulary instruction and practice Geography of the Americas Individual and group projects, including a student website, “Cracks in the Voting System,” in the 2020 presidential election; oral presentations of student research papers at an Indigenous Studies symposium; student ebooks about the causes of the American Revolution; and English settler colonialism infographic posters Constitution, government and U.S. civics Work closely with Middle School learning specialist to identify and apply reading and writing accommodations for students with diagnosed learning differences 7th and 8th Grade Advisor Emphasis on SEL and executive functioning skills in mixed-grade Advisory groups of 10-12 students Conduct monthly 1:1 private conversational check-in with each Advisory student Point person for all communications with parenting adults to promote the social emotional and academic well-being of students in my Advisory group Student-led conferences Show less
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Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
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Education Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Middle School Teacher
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Aug 2006 - Jun 2018
8th Grade American History Teacher • Emphasis on critical thinking, expository writing and note taking; class discussions seek to deepen understanding of historical content and develop “historical thinking” • Critical reading and analysis of primary and secondary sources to answer document-based questions • Project-based cooperative learning using primary sources, role plays, visual aids and oral presentations • Constitution, government and U.S. civics • Technology-based lessons in conjunction with middle school 1:1 iPad program • Design curricular program and lead student activities during annual class trip to Washington, D.C. Current Events, Public Speaking and Debate • Students discuss, present and debate news stories and controversial topics • Speech writing and oral presentation skills • Formal debate between student-led teams • Live debate in front of assembled student body Coordinator, Middle School Advisory/Life Skills Program • Develop and distribute weekly advisory lesson plans to middle school faculty • Faculty Advisor to students in grades 6, 7 and 8 6th Grade Study Lab Enrichment Class • Emphasis on organizational skills and use of technology to help with transition to middle school Show less
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EF International Language School
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Oakland, CA
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ESL Teacher/Faculty Advisor/Lecture Coordinator
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Jul 2003 - Jul 2006
• Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to mixed nationality groups ages 14–adult • Developed and taught business English courses using Harvard Business Review case studies • Taught American History, American Culture and Society, Creative Writing, Business Writing and preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) • Advised international students seeking to improve their English language skills by working as local volunteers • Maintained student grade and attendance records and generated student grade reports • Managed weekly guest lecture series and delivered American history lectures as part of the series Show less
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inlingua Granada
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Spain
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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EFL Teacher
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Sep 2002 - Jun 2003
• Taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to students at beginner to high intermediate levels • Taught on-site business English classes to managers and staff at Caja de Rural bank and at the Spanish national post office, Correos •Taught Cambridge Advanced Examination preparation courses • Taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to students at beginner to high intermediate levels • Taught on-site business English classes to managers and staff at Caja de Rural bank and at the Spanish national post office, Correos •Taught Cambridge Advanced Examination preparation courses
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EFL Teacher
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Nov 1999 - Aug 2002
•Taught EFL to vice-rectors, professors and staff in the International Office of the Rectorate at Brno University of Technology • Prepared, administered and graded written and oral examinations for 120 student applicants to Socrates-Erasmus European student exchange program • Taught EFL from beginner to advanced levels to students ages 5–adult • Taught business English to factory managers and computer programmers • Taught Cambridge Proficiency, Advanced, First Certificate, Key English Test and Preliminary English Test preparation classes • Taught American history and culture classes to students ages 13–adult Show less
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Education
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1989 - 1991
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master's Degree, American HIstory -
1984 - 1988
Binghamton University
Bachelor's Degree, History and English
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