Ellen Jorgenson

Experience

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  Children's Defense Fund

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2016

  *Served from 2009-2011 and again from 2014-16 (Total 5 training years).*Provided direct training, evaluation, and coaching in Integrated Reading Curriculum to Site Coordinators and Servant Leader Interns throughout the year and at June National Training (Clinton, Tennessee).*Led team building experiences that were thematically structured in the mission and vision of CDF Freedom Schools to a minimum of 200+ SLIs and SCs each year.*Created and facilitated professional development sessions on wellness, leadership, and positive growth mindset for peer trainers.*Conducted local training and site evaluations. Show less

  • Ella Baker Trainer

    Oct 2009 - Aug 2016

  • Servant Leader Intern

    Jun 2008 - Aug 2011
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  Peace Corps

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2013

  Health Educator

  *Created and led a youth basketball health club for teens in Dodoma city center.*Organized a local basketball tournament for World AIDS Day.*Fundraised, developed curriculum, and partnered with local organizations and volunteers to facilitate a week-long women's empowerment conference for youth in Dodoma region.*Partnered with I-TECH and facilitated malaria, HIV/AIDS and general health training at nursing schools in coordination with Mirembe Nursing School and Hospital.*Participated in strategic planning sessions for I-TECH's work in Tanzania.*Completed Theater Training with counter-part to implement health education to youth through a creativelens. Show less

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  Columbia Independent School

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Educator

  *Taught 6th Grade Social Studies and 8th Grade US History*Served as whole-building EL Learning Support working directly to provide tutoring and mentoring to an elementary and two high school students.*Served as whole-building Global Perspectives Program Coordinator. This role spans all grade levels and strives to prepare students for the world by incorporating these perspectives into curriculum, methodology, resources, and school-wide initiatives.*Created a partnership with Heifer International, including coordinating an overnight field trip for 8th graders to better understand global poverty, and raising funds for the Read to Feed program with grades 2-5.*Initiated and mentored a social action global perspectives group with 6th graders .*Coached MS Cross Country, Basketball, and Track Show less

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  Cornerstone Learning Community

  Jul 2015 - May 2016

  5th Grade Teacher

  *Received training in Singapore Math and implemented it in the classroom.*Coordinated a science lesson on fracking with local scientists that culminated in advocacy work via students reading testimonials at a committee hearing on state capital.*Organized and led a several day overnight field trip to various Civil Rights sites and museums in Alabama and Georgia.*Designed, implemented, and coordinated a geography unit that included collaborative group work while simultaneously communicating with peers in other states via computer technology. Show less

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  Lincoln Public Schools

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2022

  *Led classroom instruction through various teaching roles including: 9-12 EL Health and Beginning Literacy, 9th Geography and Civics, Repeat Geography and Civics, and 9th AP Human Geography*Collaboratively designed and planned a media literacy unit for all 9th graders in the district.*Organized and co-planned field trips to the state capitol in partnership with Civic Nebraska. *Mentored two student teachers through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.*Took part in the AVID selection committee by reviewing and interviewing applicants for the first year of the program. Show less

  • Educator

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2022

  • Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

    Aug 2016 - May 2021
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  Children's Defense Fund

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Freedom School Consultant

  *Facilitated Integrated Reading Curriculum to first and second year Servant Leader Interns at Freedom School National Training (both in person and remotely).*Assessed and coached Servant Leader Interns in their teach back sessions.*Delivered a lecture on the components of a Freedom School day to all first year Servant Leader Interns at National Training (800+ people).*Took part in and made recommendations for the 2024 Summer Curriculum Book Selection Committee.

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  Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy

  Aug 2022 - now

  Educator

  *Lead 8th Grade ELA, EL Support, and reading interventions courses.*Designed, planned, and implemented a quarter long curriculum utilizing literary circles. The purpose is to expose young readers to female protagonists and BIPOC authors while perfecting the skills of independence, personal responsibility, and group accountability in preparation for the transition to high school.*Designed, planned, and implemented a 12 week curriculum with the objective that students will understand our liberation stands on the shoulders of giants–unveiling a deeper history rooted in the work of black women. The unit includes listening and learning sessions with local community leaders, a historical fiction text on Ella Baker's life and advocacy, and culminates in a Social Action Project. *Provide instructional coaching through Teach Like a Champion framework and Culture of Learning rubric.*Enrolled in LETRS training (expected completion Spring 2026).*Serve as Joy Coordinator for staff with a mission to improve adult culture. Show less