Sheena Jordan

Sheena Jordan

Spanish Teacher 9-12th grade

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Diversity, Civic Engagement Advocate

  • Education

    • James Madison University

      1993 - 1997
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Spanish
    • McDaniel College

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Administrator 1 Certification
    • University of Maryland Baltimore County

      2001 - 2004
      Master of Arts (M.A.) International and Intercultural Communication
  • Experience

    • Norfolk Public Schools

      Aug 1997 - Jun 2000
      Spanish Teacher 9-12th grade

      Developed Community Partnership with Norfolk State University and High School athletes to assist with homecoming activities in exchange for mentoring program and community funding for uniforms

    • Prince George's County Public Schools

      Aug 2003 - Jun 2019
      Principal Intern, Professional Development Lead Teacher, Specialist Team Leader, Spanish Chairperson
    • The Knox School

      Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
      Upper School Spanish Teacher, Dorm parent

      Create a family oriented environment for a mentor group (seven senior girls)Mentor students regarding social, academic, and personal matters with respect and sensitivity

    • Buckley Country Day School

      Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
      Spanish Teacher , Sixth Grade Advisor, Diversity Mentor

      Mentor minority students and assist students with transition into independent schoolFacilitate diversity meetings/workshops for parents, teachers and studentsProvide detailed feedback to parents and students regarding progress in classOrganize the African-American Heritage and Hispanic Heritage Assembly

    • St. Anne's School of Annapolis

      Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
      Spanish Teacher, Fifth Grade Advisor

      Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a new strategic plan with emphasis on diversityProvide feedback regarding current diversity initiatives and social parameters in placeMentor and assist fifth grade students with transition into the middle school

    • GWATFL

      May 2018 - Aug 2021
      Executive Board Member

      The Greater Washington Association of Teachers of Foreign Language (GWATFL) is a non-profit organization focused on advocacy and professional development for World Language teachers in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland.

    • Glenelg Country School

      Aug 2019 - now
      Director of Diversity
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Maryland

      Spanish Kindergarten - 12th grade/ English as a Second Language
    • Administrator 1

      Maryland State Department of Education
      Jan 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sheena Jordan
      Foreign Language Teacher of the Year Greater Washington Association of Teachers of Foreign Language Jan 2018
    • Awarded to Sheena Jordan
      Spanish Language and Teaching Fellow Embassy of Spain and the Washington Post Jul 2005 One of 11 teachers in DC, Maryland, Virginia area selected to partake in a fellowship exchange at the Universidad de Granada
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Youth Ministry

      Issued by Mt. Oak Fellowship Bowie, MD
      Mt. Oak Fellowship Bowie, MDAssociated with Sheena Jordan
    • English As a Second Language teacher

      Issued by Sister City Teacher Exchange Program on Jul 2015
      Sister City Teacher Exchange ProgramAssociated with Sheena Jordan