Jenna Ditsch Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Carpentersville, Illinois, United States

Passionate about nurturing the whole child, I serve as the Director of Learning at The Learning Collective, a pioneering micro school dedicated to personalized education. With a focus on hands-on and project-based learning, I lead our efforts in creating tailored educational experiences that cater to each student’s unique strengths and needs.We believe in the power of individualized instruction to foster intellectual curiosity, creativity, and holistic development. Our innovative… Show more Passionate about nurturing the whole child, I serve as the Director of Learning at The Learning Collective, a pioneering micro school dedicated to personalized education. With a focus on hands-on and project-based learning, I lead our efforts in creating tailored educational experiences that cater to each student’s unique strengths and needs.We believe in the power of individualized instruction to foster intellectual curiosity, creativity, and holistic development. Our innovative approach ensures that every child receives the attention and support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

* Content development securing passages and writing various item types for statewide assessments, standards-based interim assessments, and beginning-of-year assessments* Manage multiple educational content tasks and schedules as grade band lead Grades 3-5 for key client* Create educational content for ELA assessments grades 3-11* Coach writers and test developers by providing constructive feedback* Use databases, item bank systems, and technology tools to construct and track… Show more * Content development securing passages and writing various item types for statewide assessments, standards-based interim assessments, and beginning-of-year assessments* Manage multiple educational content tasks and schedules as grade band lead Grades 3-5 for key client* Create educational content for ELA assessments grades 3-11* Coach writers and test developers by providing constructive feedback* Use databases, item bank systems, and technology tools to construct and track content* Assure quality and adherence to specifications for all content creation* Facilitate passage and item review meetings with influential educational stakeholders* Perform edits and senior content reads on materials prior to publication* Design item and test specifications* Build forms* Write passages for technology-enhanced formative assessments Show less

United States

Write and edit items; incorporate customer feedback

Greater Chicago Area

As a life and vocation coach Jenna supports individuals and groups in discovering purpose, passion, and direction. She works with people to empower their perspective, allowing them to create a clear sense of vision. She assists people in designing processes in support of desired goals and to form mindsets, strategies, and action plans that create momentum for sustainable change and measurable results. Jenna also enjoys supporting couples, small groups, ministries, and businesses in creating a… Show more As a life and vocation coach Jenna supports individuals and groups in discovering purpose, passion, and direction. She works with people to empower their perspective, allowing them to create a clear sense of vision. She assists people in designing processes in support of desired goals and to form mindsets, strategies, and action plans that create momentum for sustainable change and measurable results. Jenna also enjoys supporting couples, small groups, ministries, and businesses in creating a culture of cooperation, teamwork and "group" mindset, synergy, creativity, and productivity. She works with clients to custom design creative solutions packages that meet their unique needs. Show less

• Perform edits, content reads, and key verification reads on material prior to publication• Author reading passages to align to curriculum or Common Core Standards to be used on criterion-referenced competency tests and formative assessments• Facilitate data review meetings for Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test English Language Arts • Facilitate content review meetings for Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test English Language Arts • Write selected-response… Show more • Perform edits, content reads, and key verification reads on material prior to publication• Author reading passages to align to curriculum or Common Core Standards to be used on criterion-referenced competency tests and formative assessments• Facilitate data review meetings for Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test English Language Arts • Facilitate content review meetings for Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test English Language Arts • Write selected-response, constructed-response, extended-response, and performance tasks to align to curriculum, state standards, and Common Core Curriculum Standards Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Write and edit test questions for Reading, Writing, and Language Arts assessmentsWrite and select high-quality literature for assessmentsConduct item reviewsPerform key verification and form-building tasks

Rolling Meadows, Il

• Write items and passages• Design and edit test blueprints • Train and supervise item writers• Perform TDS and SR TDS Reads• Align test blueprints to CCS• Assign appropriate cognitive levels to items • Create test and item specifications and scoring rubrics• Perform key verification, reconciliation, and content reads

• Designed test blueprints • Created multimedia presentations• Facilitated content review meetings• Trained and supervised test item writers• Aligned test blueprints to curriculum• Created test and item specifications and scoring rubrics• Wrote Reading passages and test questions for high stakes standardized tests• Designed process documents and quality control checklists to ensure accuracy of assessment content

Jenna was responsible for the content and quality of monthly special features interviews and articles. She ensured that stories were engaging, informative, and relevant to the audience. Jenna believes in the transformative power of story, believes in the metaphor that "our mess becomes our message," and is passionate about impacting culture--one story at a time.

Elgin, Il

* Created mentoring program for teachers* Wrote and edited curriculum-related materials for display board* Led team-building activities for in-service training* Delivered literacy enrichment programs through use of oral storytelling skills* Provided administrative support

Write test questions for language proficiency tests

Algonquin, Il

• Mentor youth and young adults• Participate in conference administration • Facilitate leadership development training• Write, review, and implement curriculum• Teach sessions at conferences, trainings, and workshops• Assist in implementation of strategies for growth and expansion• Participate as board member with emphasis on family ministry and education• Design training modules for leadership development and discipleship initiatives

Proofread Test FormsWrite Passages for Technology-Enhanced Assessment

Taught Kindergarten using the "Principle Approach" of Education.

Barrington, Il

• Consistently pursued professional development opportunities (most classes focused on curriculum design, Language Arts instruction, and assessment)• Served as grade-level team leader and assisted in the reviewing, purchasing, and implementation of curriculum• Facilitated School Improvement Planning (SIP) trainings in curriculum development and assessment• Planned small group discipleship opportunities and coordinated a student-led chapel service• Designed and implemented… Show more • Consistently pursued professional development opportunities (most classes focused on curriculum design, Language Arts instruction, and assessment)• Served as grade-level team leader and assisted in the reviewing, purchasing, and implementation of curriculum• Facilitated School Improvement Planning (SIP) trainings in curriculum development and assessment• Planned small group discipleship opportunities and coordinated a student-led chapel service• Designed and implemented interdisciplinary curriculum based on Illinois State Standards• Instructed after-school extracurricular activities and organized field trips for grade levels • Created multiple learning centers in classroom to support diversity of students’ needs• Successfully collaborated with grade-level team and instructed using team teaching• Researched “Best Practices” methods in teaching and implemented in classroom• Established successful intervention strategies and behavior management plans• Used multiple models of teaching to reach varied types of learners• Designed custom writing curriculum for middle school program• Established positive reputation with students, parents, and staff• Developed intervention plans to support special-needs students• Created custom assessments for Reading/Language Arts• Wrote supplementary curriculum for gifted students Show less

Master Of Arts Degree, Educational/Spiritual Formation And Ministry

Bacheor Of Science, Education K-9

Aa, Early Childhood Education

Activities and Societies: Honor's Program