Jennifer Simons Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

Denver, US

As the Educator Talent Program Manager, I have a pivotal role in driving our division's initiatives forward and ensuring their successful execution. I serve as the division's primary lead for all day-to-day operations, providing consistent leadership and expertise in planning, developing, and managing multiple projects and programs to ensure tasks.

Denver, US

• As the Grants Program Manager, I ensured grant funds were administered in a manner that is both impactful and aligned with applicable laws and regulations. Each grant under my management is focused on the successful.
• $5 million per year Educator Recruitment and Retention Program
• $3 million per year Quality Teacher Recruitment Program
• $3 million ESSER funded Education Workforce ProgramIn addition to my grant management duties, I also supported my team as an administrator of technology tools such as Salesforce and Smartsheet.

US

• Successfully raised over $200,000 in grants through strategic grant writing in the first seven months.
• Responsible for developing, planning, evaluating and implementing strategic and collaborative grant project proposals.
• Provided consultative service to leadership, division leaders, and internal staff regarding grant proposal submissions.
• Strategized an aggressive grant development plan through research and collaboration.
• Conducted needs assessments, oversaw data collection and on-going efforts to improve data management procedures and optimization of models.
• Utilized Raiser’s Edge to track progress toward goals.

Denver, US

Led the implementation of policy and legislation related to the teacher shortage and general educator development, including, but not limited to, management of grant programs, utilizing multiple modalities to communicate with stakeholders about new policies and legislation, and working with stakeholders to implement processes and solutions that maximize.

Denver, US

Co-led the development of the sections of the State Plan for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act related to effective instruction and leadership. This involved collaborating across the Department and working closely with multiple stakeholders on critical decision points related to ensuring that Colorado students have equitable access to effective.

Boulder, Colorado, US

Developed and implemented assessment tools for the University Memorial Center student employment program.Analyzed assessment data and submitted reports on these data to UMC administration.Coordinated on-going trainings for UMC student employees.Facilitated new student employee orientations throughout each semester.Assisted UMC Assistant Director with.

Boulder, Colorado, US

Assisted with coordination of Fulbright Scholars' Gateway Orientation in August 2011.Maintained expenditure data and recruited co-sponsors for weekly International Coffee Hour.Contributed to the development of new and existing programs through collaboration with colleagues and the implementation and analysis of assessment tools.Facilitated immigration.

Austin, TX, US

Hourly Instructor for the following courses:GED High Intermediate/Advanced (partnered with Housing Authority of Austin)GED Intermediate (partnered with Austin ISD)ESL multi-level (partnered with the University of Texas Division of Housing and Food Service)Provided instruction, planning, progress testing, and interventions for all students. Worked with.

2007-2008: Facilitated instruction for seven classes of English Language Arts II and III (10th and 11th grade).2008-2010: Facilitated instruction for six classes of English III (11th grade) and one class of Humanities (12th grade).2007-2010: Coached UIL Ready Writing team.Attended Collegeboard AP Language Institute at Texas Lutheran University, Summer.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Educational Foundations, Policies, And Practices

B.A., English - Creative Writing