Jenna E.

Plump
54 South Allwood Drive Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 479-1636 jeplump16@gmail.com

Education
·​ ​Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Expected Graduation May 2020
BSED in Elementary Education / Grades 4-8; Math and Social Studies content focus
·​ ​ ew Oxford High School
N Graduated May 2016
·​ ​GPA: 3.74
Goals and Objectives
·​ ​Educate middle schoolers in a way that makes them excited about learning
·​ ​Inspire students to have big dreams for their future

·​ ​Share my love for math and social studies with students

·​ ​Participate in an environment that facilitates learning with diverse populations

Teaching Experience
·​ ​Elementary Education Grades 4-8 Student Teaching Spring 2020
Completed at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School. Eighth grade social studies class.
·​ ​Elementary Education Grades 4-8 Professional Semester Fall 2019
Completed at Conrad Weiser Middle School. Fifth grade math and English language arts class.
Related Work Experience
·​ ​Summer Youth Employment Specialist The Arc Carroll County May 2017 - Present
Assist with placement and retention for students in summer work experiences. Provide support,
advocacy, and learning assistance on the job to ensure success. Create visual aides and task cues as
needed. Responsible for maintaining student timesheets and some case notes.
·​ ​Substitute Teacher Carroll County Public Schools August 2017 - Present
Stand-in for educators of grades PreK through eight. Ensure the safety of students. Teach provided
lesson plans, monitor lunch and recess. Complete given tasks during preparation periods.
Professional Development and Scholarship
Research
·​ ​Principal Investigator of Research Project Kutztown University August 2017- Present
“Gender Bias in the Middle Level Classroom: The Intersection of Data, Teacher Self-Perceptions, and
Student Perceptions.”
Work with co-investigators to shine light on student voices on gender bias in the middle school
classroom. Observe eighth grade classes. Keep detailed notes. Conduct surveys. Write a paper and
present on the findings. Debrief with participants.
Presentations
·​ ​ PA Association of Middle Level Education Conference February 2018
“Supporting the Community Through CMLA.” Presentation in front of teachers, administrators, college
students, and other Middle Level advocates from across the state of Pennsylvania with executive board
members of the Kutztown University chapter of Association of Middle Level Education.
·​ ​ Legislative Advocacy at Harrisburg PA State Capitol February 2018
Lobbied with Kutztown University and Lock Haven University Middle Level Education students. Talked
about House Bill 1386 with Senator John H. Eichelberger Jr. and his staff, specifically the Director of
Education of the Senate, Lee Derr. Advocated for the importance of maintaining middle level teaching
certificates (grades 4-8) as separate designations for middle level student success.
·​ ​Middle Level Best Practices Conference Kutztown University October 2018
“Supporting the Community Through CMLA.” Presentation for teachers, administrators, college students,
and other Middle Level advocates from local areas with executive board members of the Kutztown
University chapter of Association of Middle Level Education.
·​ ​ PA Association of Middle Level Education Conference February 2019
“Gender Bias in the Middle Level Classroom: The Intersection of Data, Teacher Self-Perceptions, and
Student Perceptions.” Presentation in front of teachers, administrators, college students, and other
Middle Level advocates from across the state of Pennsylvania with co-investigator.
·​ ​ Eastern Educational Research Association Conference February 2019
“Gender Bias in the Middle Level Classroom: The Intersection of Data, Teacher Self-Perceptions, and
Student Perceptions.” Presentation in front of professional researchers from across the region with
co-researcher and associate professor.
·​ ​ PA National Association of Multicultural Education Conference Kutztown University March 2019
​“Gender Bias in the Middle Level Classroom: The Intersection of Data, Teacher Self-Perceptions, and
Student Perceptions.” Presentation in front of teachers, administrators, college students, and other
Middle Level advocates from across the state of Pennsylvania with co-investigator.
·​ ​ Legislative Advocacy at Harrisburg PA State Capitol October 2019
Lobbied with Associate Professor and classmate. Talked about House Bill 1386 with the JSGC,
specifically Project Manager: Susan Elder, Comptroller and Fiscal Analyst and Glenn Pasewicz,
Executive Director.. Advocated for the importance of maintaining middle level teaching certificates
(grades 4-8) as separate designations for middle level student success. Listened to understand why the
JSGC made the recommendations that they did in ​Teacher Certification Grade Spans In Pennsylvania:
Staff Study Pursuant to Act 82 of 2018.​
·​ ​ Eastern Educational Research Association Conference February 2020
“Gender Bias in the Middle Level Classroom: The Intersection of Data, Teacher Self-Perceptions, and
Student Perceptions.” Presentation in front of professional researchers from across the region with
co-researcher and associate professor.
·​ ​ PA Association of Middle Level Education Conference March 2020
“Gender Bias in the Middle Level Classroom: The Intersection of Data, Teacher Self-Perceptions, and
Student Perceptions.” Presentation in front of teachers, administrators, college students, and other
Middle Level advocates from across the state of Pennsylvania with co-investigator.
·​ ​ PA Association of Middle Level Education Conference March 2020
“The PA Middle Level Certificate: Flexible, Rigorous, and Developmentally Appropriate.” Presentation in
front of teachers, administrators, college students, and other Middle Level advocates across the state of
Pennsylvania with two classmates.
University Awards and Activities
·​ ​Volunteer Tutor-5th and 6th Graders ​ 016 - 2019
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·​ ​Kutztown University Marching Unit ​ eadership Team 2017 -
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·​ ​Kutztown University Chapter of Association of Middle Level Education ​Secretary 2016 - 2018
​President 2019 - 2020
·​ Dean’s List
​ ​2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
· Undergraduate Research Student Advisory Board ​2018 - 2019
· Youth Mental Health First Aid Training ​2020
· Silver Medal recipient of Chambliss Student Academic Achievement Award ​2020

References
Available Upon Request
· Cathy Mason Mentor Teacher c_mason@conradweiser.org (717) 821-3592
· Nathan Hunsicker Mentor Teacher hunsickern@nwlehighsd.org (610) 451-8630
· Carol Watson Professor watson@kutztown.edu (484) 332-5098