Jessica Blumer Email & Phone Number

Battle Ground, Wa

Camas, Wa

Heritage High School

• Increase student outcomes of the special education program by supporting a successful transition into meaningful employment or post-secondary education and participation in the community• Supervise and train students in off-campus work experience internships that provide students with an opportunity to explore their specific career interests by direct observation and hands on experience• Communicate and collaborate with participating businesses and community organizations to provide quality education for students• Ensure IEP students in Science, Math, and CTE courses have the resources they to need to access learning that is personal to them.

Wichita, Ks

• Developed a new art classroom to provide low-income, at-risk youth with opportunities to reach their creative potential in ceramics, painting, and drawing (CTE course)• Created and managed social media to strengthen the arts presence in the community and increase family communication by 50% in less than two years • Led in-service trainings on emerging technology resources• Increased community involvement and established real-world connections by organizing field trips and recruiting local artists to visit the classroom • Served on committee at Kansas State Capitol to revise the visual art standards and create curriculum development resources • Collaborated with IEP Teams by regularly attending meetings, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with parents• Utilized student growth portfolios to assess learning and maximize student learning and achievement (See ePortfolio for examples)

Andover, Ks

• Developed, managed, and instructed recreational/educational art classes in the community for youth and adults • Consistently expanded student enrollment by 25% each year and expanded program to multiple locations in less than two years• Met and exceeded parents' expectations for flexible, affordable, and educational classes • Coordinated and implemented marketing plan to consistently reach class max capacity with a wait list• Efficiently managed finances, supply inventory, and local resources • Recruited and supervised volunteers. • Built and maintained relationships with local businesses and organizations for the success of the program

Andover, Ks

• Selected for the Board of Education's Bright Apple Award (nominated by building principal and parents for educational effectiveness, zeal in promoting the advancement of education, ability to inspire all students) • Awarded numerous grants from PTO and the Andover Advantage Foundation for additional funding and resources• Collaborated with co-workers to plan building- wide events, fundraisers, field day, family math night, and music program rehearsals • Led building-wide professional development and organized staff celebrations • Nominated to serve in the new teacher/mentor induction program after first year of teaching • Created and managed social media to strengthen the arts presence in the community and increase family communication by 50% in less than two years

Master Of Science In Instructional Technology (M.A.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor Of Science In Secondary Education (B.A.)