JENNIFER BURNER
Woodstock,VA
Summary
Dedicated ELL teacher with extensive experience in fostering language, literacy, and academic skills among multilingual learners. Committed to a student-centered approach, applying research-based language acquisition strategies and differentiated instruction. Expertise in designing targeted interventions, scaffolding grade-level content, and cultivating inclusive classroom environments to effectively meet each learner's unique needs. Passionate about empowering students to achieve their full potential through meaningful engagement and tailored support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELL Specialist
Bluestone Elementary School
Harrisonburg, Virginia
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver targeted English language development instruction to multilingual learners in small-group, intervention groups, and one-on-one settings.
- Use data from language proficiency assessments and classroom observations to plan differentiated instruction and monitor student progress.
- Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, reading specialists, and families to support language growth across academic settings.
- Implement visual supports, sentence frames, and hands-on learning strategies to make grade-level content accessible.
- Foster a welcoming, culturally responsive classroom environment that encourages confidence and communication in young learners.
Principal
Ashby-Lee Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Assistant Principal
Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Collaborate daily with my team to uphold the vision and mission of Harrisonburg High School while providing a safe and equitable learning environment.
- Build positive relationships while working with a caseload of around 400 9th grade-12th grade students on graduation progress, academics, schedules, etc.
- Assist in the creation and refinement of school-wide protocols, routines, and schedules.
- Coordinate with division leaders, Instructional Team Leaders, Content Learning Teams and others regarding curriculum and instruction of Science and Physical Education Departments.
- Evaluate and provide timely and reflective feedback for teachers.
- Demonstrate clear leadership skills and excellent judgment in responding to a variety of situations as they arose including student medical emergencies, extreme student behavior, unexpected school closures and personnel concerns.
- Collaborate with the school principal to interview, hire, and train new staff.
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Central High School
Woodstock, Virginia
07.2006 - 06.2020
- Delivered comprehensive health and physical education curriculum promoting physical fitness, mental wellness, and informed decision-making using research-based instructional strategies.
- Designed engaging, standards-aligned lessons incorporating team sports, individual fitness, nutrition, mental health, and substance abuse prevention.
- Increased student engagement through cooperative games, fitness challenges, goal-setting projects, and real-world health applications.
- Differentiated instruction to ensure success for students of diverse ability levels, learning styles, and physical needs.
- Fostered a safe, inclusive environment where students felt comfortable discussing sensitive health topics and participating in physical activity.
- Integrated social-emotional learning, teamwork, and leadership skills into daily instruction and group activities.
- Used fitness assessments, performance tasks, and reflective projects to monitor student growth and promote personal accountability.
Education
Certificate - Administration And Supervision
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA01-2020
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Averett University
Danville, VA02-2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA01.2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA01.2004
Skills
- UFLI Literacy
- Ellevations Platform and Instructional Strategies
- WIDA Testing Implementation
- Vocabulary Enrichment
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- English as a Second Language-PreK-12
- Admin and Supervision Prek-12
- Driver Education
- Health and Physical Education Prek-12
Timeline
ELL Specialist
Bluestone Elementary School
07.2025 - Current
Principal
Ashby-Lee Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Principal
Harrisonburg High School
01.2020 - 01.2023
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Central High School
07.2006 - 06.2020
Certificate - Administration And Supervision
James Madison University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Averett University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
James Madison University
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Lord Fairfax Community College