Jessica A.

Skills

Instructional Design & Curriculum:
Curriculum and unit design (backward design, standards-aligned)
Lesson planning and assessment creation
Differentiation and scaffolding for diverse learners
Blended and online learning design
Educational Technology:
MagicSchool AI, Brisk Teaching, SchoolAI, and other educational AI platforms
AI chatbots for instructional support and student engagement
Canvas (LMS)
Google Classroom
Google Slides, Docs, Forms, Drive
CommonLit
Newsela
NoRedInk
Teaching Experience:
English Language Arts (Grades 6–12, 5 years)
Social Studies (Grade 8, 2 years)
Classroom management and engagement strategies
Assessment & Data:
Formative and summative assessment design
Rubric development
Standards-based grading and feedback
SEL & Student Support:
Social-emotional learning integration
CharacterStrong SEL curriculum
Student engagement and relationship-building
Professional & Remote Work Skills:
Clear written communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Time management and organization
Adaptability and continuous learning

About

Instructional designer and educator with experience teaching grades 6–12 ELA, specializing in curriculum development, educational technology integration, and AI-supported instruction. I have created full instructional units, assessments, and digital learning experiences using platforms such as Canvas, Google Classroom, MagicSchool, CommonLit, Newsela, and NoRedInk.

I am currently pursuing an MLIS in Instructional Technology and Library Coordinator. The intersection of learning design, information literacy, and emerging technologies are very interesting to me. I enjoy building accessible, engaging, and data-informed learning experiences that support students and educators in digital and remote learning environments.