JENNIFER WHITE

657 Green Meadow Lane

Geneva, IL 60134

630-803-2985
mrswhite1103.blogspot.com
jen.white657@gmail.com

CERT IF I CATIO N
ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE, National Louis University, Lisle, IL, July 2007
SECONDARY EDUCATION: Senior High School and Middle School Teaching
ENDORSEMENTS: English, Speech, Journalism, Reading, Language Arts, Drama/Theatre, Gifted Education

ED UCATI O N
UNIVERSITY

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N E B R A S K A -K E A R N E Y , K E A R N E Y , N E B R A S K A

M.S . Ed. I nst ructional Te chnology, 2012

N AT I O N A L L O U I S U N I V E R S I T Y , L I S L E , I L L I N O I S
M.A.T. Seco nda ry E ducation, 2008
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

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LAW, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Juris D octorat e Candidate , J uly 2004-Decem ber 2004

SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE, RENSSELAER, INDIANA
B.A. Eng lish- C reative Writ ing, Minor in Th eatre Arts, 2004

T EACHI NG EXP ER IENC E

LAN GUAGE ARTS TEACHER/D EPARTMEN T C HAIR,
WEST AU RORA SCHOOL DISTRICT # 12 9, HERGET MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-PRESE NT
Classroom Experience: Language Arts 2009-Present

Create and develop a year-long independent research course for advanced students based on Genius
Hour and the Google 20% philosophy.
Extend, enrich, and compact curriculum for students in the gifted and talented program.
Utilize strategies such as shared inquiry (Socratic seminar), close reading, types of questioning, and
writers workshop.
Foster an inquiry based approach within students through real world connections and a self-directed
learning model.
Utilize technology tools such as Edmodo and Study Sync to implement a flipped classroom model.
Develop and implement a grammar and writing curriculum that utilizes mentor texts and modeling to
teach grammar through writing application.
Teach and reinforce Greek and Latin root words, along with analogy study to reinforce vocabulary and
word relationship comprehension.

Classroom Experience: Drama 2007-2009

Teach the elements of drama to students using a performance based model, culminating in a student
run production.
Create and develop a district wide drama and speech curriculum for the 6th-8th grade exploratory
program.
Professional Development

Judson University; Elgin, Illinois: A Day At Judson with Jeff Anderson: 2014
Judson University; Elgin, Illinois: A Day At Judson with Kelly Gallagher: 2013

Solution Tree; Lincolnshire, Illinois: PLC at Work: 2012

Illinois Association for Gifted Children; Naperville, Illinois: IAGC Convention: February 2012, 2014
The Leadership and Learning Center: Effective Grading Practices Summit: April 2013
Kane County Regional Office of Education; Geneva, Illinois: Gifted Education Seminar: June 2010
Aurora University; Aurora, Illinois: Writing Through the Traits: September 2009 October 2009

Co-Curricular Experience
Drama Director 2007-Present
Instruct students in dance, acting/blocking, character work, voice technique, and etiquette in the
theatre.
Block and choreograph all scenes and musical numbers within a show.
Handle all aspects of theatre production, including set, prop, and costume design and creation, money
and form management, gathering and organizing audition and rehearsal materials, creating
advertising and promotional materials, and communication with students, parents, and
community.
Manage and instruct stage crew during costume, prop, and set building, as well as oversee lights and
sound, backstage management, and proper safety procedures.
Poms Coach 2008-2012
Choreograph and coach a team of students to perform routines at basketball games.

EL L/READ ING INSTRUCTION AL ASSISTAN T,

ELMH URST SC HOOL DI STRICT #205, SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL 2005-2007
Classroom Experience
Work individually with ELL students on vocabulary, math, science, and social studies skills and
comprehension.
Meet teaching standards appropriate to the students reading and comprehension levels in a pull-out
setting.
Evaluate student ability levels in order to create and modify lesson plans, worksheets, and reading
materials for all content areas.
Observe and evaluate student progress through regular assessments and classroom participation.
Professional Development
Attended An Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners in the Mainstream Environment at
The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning/Illinois Resource Center.
Co-Curricular Experience: Choreographer for Sandburg Drama 2005-2010
Instruct and teach students various styles of choreography for the drama program.
Block and construct scenes.

OTH ER RELATE D EX PER I E N CE

DANCE INSTRUCTOR,
BATAVI A PARK D ISTRICT, BATAVIA, ILLIN OIS 20 05 -2 00 6
Teach children, ages 4-10 basic techniques and choreography for Ballet and Hip-Hop.
Teach adults, ages 18 and up basic techniques and choreography for Latin Salsa.