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Jennifer Velez

Jennifer Velez

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Arizona First Year Recruitment and School Relations

  • Education

    • Grand Canyon University

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      Master of Education - MEd Curriculum and Instruction-Reading

    • Mountain View High School

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    • Rio Salado College

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      Teacher Certification Elementary Education

    • Arizona State University

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA English Literature

  • Experience

    • Scottsdale Unified School District

      Jul 2004 - Jun 2013

      Make minute-to-minute decisions based on the needs of the class and individual students. Develop organizational systems to track student growth, maintain classroom procedures, meet changing deadlines, and control classroom inventory. Collect and analyze student data daily to ensure adequate progress and increased achievement in multiple subject areas. Develop and present direct instruction based on Math and ELA Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Integrate technology into classroom instruction. Supervise and mentor teacher candidates and interns from ASU and SCC. Communicate information regarding upcoming events, behavioral concerns, and student achievement results to administration, parents, and colleagues. Show less

      • Fourth Grade Teacher

        Jul 2006 - Jun 2013

      • Substitute Teacher

        Jul 2004 - Jun 2006

    • Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University

      Jul 2013 - Jan 2016
      K-12 Outreach Coordinator Senior

    • MAES - Latinos in Science and Engineering

      Jul 2014 - May 2020
      Advisor

    • Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology at Arizona State University

      Jan 2016 - Sept 2016
      Program Manager, CompuGirls

      CompuGirls is a culturally responsive technology program for adolescent (grades 8-12) girls from under-resourced school districts in the Greater Phoenix area and in Colorado. Supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and based in the School of Social Transformation, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University, CompuGirls provides fun summer, after-school and year-long programs where participants learn the latest technologies in digital media, game development, and virtual worlds. Show less

    • Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University

      Sept 2016 - Jul 2022
      Program Coordinator Senior

    • STEM Revolution

      Aug 2018 - now
      STEM Trainer

    • Arizona State University

      Jul 2022 - now

      • Director, Arizona First Year Recruitment and School Relations

        Aug 2023 - now

      • Director of Outreach Experiences

        Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Elementary Education

    • Reading Endorsement

    • Structured English Immersion Endorsement

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      Boys and Girls Club Excellent Teacher - 2012
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      ASTA Conference Co-Presenter - Presented instructional methods to increase science AIMS scores in English language learners and struggling readers.
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      NSTA Conference Co-Presenter - Worked with a colleague to present strategies for implementing FIRST Lego League robotics teams and clubs on campus.
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      Professional Learning Community Leader - Facilitated meetings and collaborated with PLC members to compile and analyze student data in an effort to drive instruction and provide targeted intervention.
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      SUSD ELA Common Core Curriculum Development Team -
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      SUSD Math Common Core Curriculum Development Team -
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      Saguaro Complex STEM Steering Committee - Collaborated with colleagues to create a STEM pipeline from pre-K through high school. Attended conferences, such as NSTA and NEXT STEPS, in an effort to build partnerships with members of the STEM community and provide trainings to colleagues on research-based STEM integration strategies and practices.
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      Scottsdale Charros Teacher of the Year, Navajo Elementary -
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      Scottsdale Community College Mentor Teacher - Worked to prepare student teachers and interns for careers in education by providing coaching in the areas of classroom management, instructional best practices, and the use of student data.
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      Site Council Committee Member - Collaborated with administrators, parents, and community members about the allocation of tax credit and Title I funds, to write a STEM focused mission statement, and to develop school-wide positive reinforcement program.
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      Site Improvement Plan Committee Chair - Researched, presented, and integrated research-based programs, including Response to Intervention and STEM integration programs. Communicated with staff and administration regarding Site Improvement goals and methods for achieving them.
    • Awarded to Jennifer Velez
      iTeachAZ Mentor Teacher ASU Prepare teacher candidates for careers in education by providing coaching in the areas of classroom management, instructional best practices, and the use of student data, contributing to significant growth in performance assessment scores of teacher candidates

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coach

      Issued by FIRST Lego League on Aug 2009
      FIRST Lego LeagueAssociated with Jennifer Velez

    • Officer

      Issued by Navajo Elementary PTO on Jun 2003
      Navajo Elementary PTOAssociated with Jennifer Velez