JENNIFER M.

SOLOMON
jenmariesolomon@gmail.com  (339) 970-5832
EDUCATION
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
Master of Education in Early Childhood and Creative Arts in Learning 2018
 MA Early Childhood License (Pre-K-2, students with and without disabilities)
 Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
 MEPID 54382231

Boston University, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science in Communications 2000

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Saint Agnes School, Arlington, MA
First Grade Teacher 2018–Present
 Provide differentiated, direct and group instruction and academic support, across all
content areas, to first-grade students with diverse needs.
 Design and deliver engaging, well-structured, and rigorous lessons that meet state
curriculum frameworks.
 Use multiple learning approaches to reach students in a variety of ways, including
integrating movement, music, and visual arts into lessons.
 Use well-developed behavior management strategies to develop a positive, structured, and safe
learning community for students.
 Build strong relationships with families and students, maintaining frequent and open communication
through weekly newsletters, in person, via phone, and over email.
 Assess student progress, identify students that require additional support, and collaborate with the
school special educator, parents, and public school district to develop and implement comprehensive
intervention plans.
 Implement Responsive Classroom strategies and ideologies to support students academically and
socially, cultivate equity, and a develop a strong classroom community.

Co-Director, Drama Club 2019–Present

 Coordinate 30+ student drama club for students in 3rd-8th grade.
 Oversee all aspects of drama performances, including Christmas musical, spring musical, and Jr.
drama musical.

M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School, Arlington, MA

Student Intern/Teaching Assistant 2017–2018
 Planned and facilitated kindergarten lessons using Tools of the Mind literacy
curriculum and TERC Investigations mathematics curriculum.
 Planned and facilitated first-grade lessons using Lucy Caulkins’ Reader’s and Writer’s
Workshop and Fundations literacy curriculum.
 Administered formal and informal academic assessments under the guidance of the
classroom teachers.
 Assisted teachers with compiling student progress reports.
 Investigated and implemented strategies for classroom and behavior management.
 Observed parent-teacher conferences and initial IEP, student data, and faculty meetings.

Bowman Elementary School, Lexington, MA

Early Field Experience/Volunteer 2016–2017
 Assisted classroom teachers in managing all aspects of the kindergarten classroom as necessary,
including: assisting students during writers’ workshops, reading aloud, working with students during
independent and partner reading, and leading small and whole group math and science lessons.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Responsive Classroom Elementary Core Course March 2019
Cultural Competency December 2019

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jenmariesolomon@gmail.com  (339) 970-5832
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
MassRIDES, URS Corporation 2004–2011
Marketing Manager
 Served as the project spokesperson for MassRIDES, the Massachusetts Department
of Transportation’s statewide travel options program and the Massachusetts Safe
Routes to School program.
 Designed and implemented large-scale promotions to encourage behavior change
among constituents.
 Created and implemented new program offerings for schools, worksites and the
general-public.

Worksite Outreach Team Leader

 Supervised a five-person field staff.
 Conducted presentations statewide to stakeholder and business groups.
 Streamlined processes and facilitated on-time and cost-effective completion of
projects.

Worksite Outreach Coordinator

 Formed and fostered relationships with employers, city and town officials, Chambers
of Commerce, and human service groups, to help gain visibility for and assist in the
implementation of MassRIDES program.

Staples, Inc. 2001–2004

Assistant Account Executive
 Managed all Staples Business Delivery direct mail programs and projects; creating
clear creative strategies and monitoring the progress of each project to ensure the
team remained on schedule, strategy, and within budget.
Traffic Specialist
 Collaborated with the creative team, production, account service, client, and
senior management to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.
Traffic Coordinator
 Ensured the timely and accurate completion of all assigned advertising projects.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Troop Co-Leader 2019–Present
 Co-lead 12-girl Brownie Troop.
 Plan and execute bi-monthly meetings and lessons aimed at achieving Girl Scout badges.
Cookie Coordinator 2017–Present
 Coordinate Brownie and Daisy Troop cookie sales activities, including booth sales,
online sales, and distribution.

Lexington Catholic Community 2019–Present

Religious Education Teacher, Kindergarten
 Plan and execute faith formation lessons for kindergarten class.

Lexington Five and Under Network (LexFUN!)

Board Member and WinterFUN! Coordinator 2015–2017
 Participated as a Board Member to help raise money to offset preschool costs
for local families in need.
 Facilitated a bi-monthly craft and play group during winter months for children
ages 0-5 and their caregivers.