JENNIFFER M. GRAY

• Revamped curriculum for levels 1-5, prioritizing student choice, hybrid learning, and social-emotional well-being.
• Fostered strong communication among students, teachers, advisors, counselors, parents, and administrators for optimal student support.
• Implemented strategies for goal and behavior modification, enhancing self-regulation and classroom participation.
• Promoted culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration in classroom.
• Collaborated with Director of Civic Engagement and student leaders to enhance community engagement and strengthen partners, creating over 60 opportunities for student involvement to engage with service both during school hours and on weekends.
• Led and tracked service hours for approximately 400 Upper School students, resulting in 127 national service awards, including 30 ambassador awards for significant contributions to UN Global Sustainability Goals.

• Taught student-centered Spanish classes from Level I to Post AP Honors Film, focusing on communication and Hispanic culture to engage diverse learning styles and foster global citizenship.
• Introduced and co-created interdisciplinary class "Global Perspectives: Developing Cultural Competency."
• Proposed and developed Cultural and Linguistic Support Seminar for international students.
• Developed and assessed curriculum for World Language Department (MS-US) following ACTFL guidelines.
• Collaborated with Tri-School World Language Department Chairs to enhance programs and opportunities for students.
• Served on multiple committees, including International Exchange Interviewing, Leadership Group, Sustainability Task Force, Interdisciplinary Curriculum, and Edith Hamilton Scholars.
• Developed digital platforms (website, Moodle, Blog, Canvas) to provide authentic materials and enhance student learning.

The University of Loyola, Baltimore, MD Sept 2019 June 2020

Spanish Lecturer (Levels 101-103)

• Created and implemented coursework, participated in department meetings, and organized Languages Poetry Night.

Roland Park Country School, Baltimore, MD Jan 2020- June 2020

Middle School Spanish Teacher

• Created an immersive Spanish classroom for 7th and 8th graders, designed interactive digital resources, and supported learning during the pandemic.

The Baltimore Lab School October 2019- Jan 2020

Spanish and Creative Writing Teacher Emergency Cert

• Provided one-on-one support for students with IEPs

The Park School, Baltimore, MD Sept 2018 - August 2019

Upper School Spanish Teacher (Part-Time):

• Designed and taught advanced seminars on Spain and Cuba.

• Worked with K-12 migrant children on academic subjects and English language skills.
• Helped students adjust to their new environment and appreciate their heritage.
• Presented educational strategies for migrant populations to educators in Michigan and Durango, Mexico.
• Designed and established ESL program for adult migrant workers in Northern Michigan.
• Facilitated communication between schools and migrant families.