JENNIFER L. KAYWORK, ED.D
Leesburg, VA ● drjenn@kaywork.com
https://sites.google.com/view/drjenniferkaywork
EDUCATION
Rutgers University | Doctor of Education October 2012
Virginia Tech | Master of Science May 2001
University of Georgia | Bachelor of Science in Education May 1999
CERTIFICATIONS
Georgia Permanent Teacher Certification May 1999
First Aid/CPR June 2024
MAT June 2024
DIAL-4 August 2024
EXPERIENCE
Preschool Teacher & PK-2 Math Specialist August 2020 - Present
Loudoun Country Day School | Leesburg, VA
· Organize curriculum and classroom schedule following a whole-child, child-directed philosophy
· Conducting project-based research in the preschool classroom
· Consult and train leadership and faculty in website development, software planning and software integration
· Spearheaded digital documentation of project-based learning and research
o https://sites.google.com/view/lcdspreschool/home
· Math specialist for all PK-2nd grade classrooms in the areas of enrichment and remediation
o Actively collaborate with teachers to promote a differentiated and hands-on math program that aligns with the critical and creative thinking components of the school mission
o Act as support for the teacher in the development and implementation of learning centers, whole group experiences and individual instruction
o o Developed Math Hub to organize all Math Materials: https://sites.google.com/view/dr-ks-math-hub/
· Chair of Early Childhood VAIS Reaccreditation Committee
Educational Consultant Jan. 2003 - Present
Parent PhD | Leesburg, VA; Remote
Website: Parent PhD
Founded this company to utilize my digital and training skills beyond the classroom
· Serve as lead doctoral faculty member and adjunct professor in technology and educational academic settings
o William Paterson University/Kean University/Montclair State University, NJ (2005-07)
o Northern Virginia Community College/Franklin University (2021-Present)
o Marymount University (2022-Present)
· Provided program analysis as an external reviewer to apply process improvements for SUNY Rockland
· Developed written and digital guides for Parents Magazine and parents.com on school readiness for children
· Provided training workshops for Head Start and SUNY Rockland in PBL and integrated curriculum
· Developed websites focused on research, training, and curriculum
· Authored two textbooks
· Early Childhood Expert in legal proceedings
Training, Consultation and Workshops:
· Educational technology awareness, skill building and integration into teaching and learning environments
· Virtual Classroom, Asynchronous and Synchronous course development and instruction
· Child development and learning
· Developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum and instruction
· Early Literacy Instruction
· Reggio Emilia
· The Project Approach (https://sites.google.com/site/kayworktheprojectapproach/)
Tenured Associate Professor of Education August 2005 - May 2023
Dominican University | Orangeburg, NY; Remote
· Developed and disseminated in-person, hybrid and online undergraduate and graduate programs and courses using Google Workspace, Office 365 and other digital tools
· Utilized virtual classrooms, interactive software, and other innovative and creative digital strategies to train preservice and in-service teachers in 21st century digital teaching skills
· Researched effective synchronous and asynchronous software to deliver online training courses
· Collaborated with teachers and trainers to develop training and coursework
· Facilitated development workshops with directors, colleagues and teachers to improve productivity and data quality
· Conducted curriculum and technology training workshops for leadership, faculty and students
· Developed and distributed college-wide digital tools for instruction, data collection and course evaluations
· Chaired committees for curriculum approval, promotion, tenure and reaccreditation
· Developed, coordinate and instruct the Early Childhood Certification Program and Educational Technology program
o https://sites.google.com/view/drkayworkedtechwebsite/home
· Redeveloped the literacy program to thoroughly prepare preservice teachers to implement balanced literacy programs with diverse populations of students
· Mentor to Honors Program students for their research in education and child development
· Developed and maintain partnerships, articulation agreements and professional development relationships with Head Start, local early childhood programs and local public schools
· Supervisor and advisor to student teachers pursuing Birth-6th grade certification
· Successfully obtained grants and college funding for the Educational Technology program
· Successfully guided adjunct professors in the implementation of the Early Childhood, Literacy and Educational Technology courses
· Supervised enrollment and admissions for undergraduate, graduate and transfer students into the Early Childhood certification program in the Teacher Education division
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Non-Profit Board of Director Roles
Chaired board of directors for two non-profits, focusing on developing the brand, raising necessary funds, and building relationships in the community
· Campus Fun and Learn Child Development Center, Rockland County, NY
· Loudoun Aces Baseball Club, Loudoun County, VA
Interim Director
Campus Fun and Learn Child Development Center, Rockland County, NY (2014)
· Responsible for maintaining all administrative and pedagogical center activity
· Lead the search and hire of a new director
Advisory Board Member
· Dominican University Teacher Education Advisory Board
· SUNY Rockland Teacher Education Advisory Board
· Head Start of Rockland - Education and Family Community Engagement Advisory Committee
· Rockland 21C
Instructor of Early Childhood Education
Essex County College, Newark, NJ (2002-03)
· Instructor for courses in early childhood education and the CDA certificate
· Co-developed AAS degree and Alternate Route programs
· Developed checklist for field experience work
· Developed courses in educational technology and creative activities in early childhood education
Infant, Toddler and Preschool Lead Teacher
Virginia Tech Child Development Laboratory, Blacksburg, VA (1999-2001)
· Organized curriculum and classroom schedule within the Reggio Emilia philosophy
· Supervised undergraduate students in their fieldwork
· Studied abroad in Reggio Emilia, Italy
· Conducted qualitative and quantitative research studies in the areas of child and family development and young children’s learning
· Participated in NAEYC reaccreditation
Substitute Teacher/Literacy Tutor
Fulton County Public Schools, Fulton County, GA (1999)
· Substitute teacher for grades Pre-K through 12
· Tutored PS-6th grade children in reading and writing
PUBLICATIONS
Kaywork, J. (2019). An educator’s guide to infant and toddler development: Understanding and responding appropriately. New York, NY: Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
· Includes an interactive website with articles and videos for each chapter (https://www.parentphd.org/infantandtoddlertext/)
Kaywork, J. (2018). Understanding and responding appropriately to infants and toddlers: A practical guide to children ages 0-3. (2nd ed.). El Cajon, CA: National Social Science Press.
· This revision included a new chapter focused on Early Intervention
Kaywork, J. (2015). Understanding and responding appropriately to infants and toddlers: A practical guide to children ages 0-3. El Cajon, CA: National Social Science Press.
Morrow, L. (2008). Literacy development in the early years: Helping children read and write. (6th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
· Contributor to text
Hill, L., Stremmel, A., & Fu, V. (2004). Teaching as inquiry: Rethinking curriculum in early childhood education. New York, NY: Pearson.
· Master’s thesis research published in text
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Childcare Council of Westchester, Annual Infant/Toddler Conference
· The Power of Project-Based Learning in Infant/Toddler Classrooms (2018)
Rockland County, NY Teacher Center Annual Conference
· Implementing Project-Based Learning in the Preschool and PreK Classroom Workshop (2018)
· Implementing ELA Authentic Learning Unit Experiences in the Kindergarten Classroom Workshop (2018)
· Developmentally Appropriate ELA Instruction in Universal Pre-K Classrooms Workshop (2015)
· Literacy Instruction in Preschool and Kindergarten Workshop (2013)
Head Start of Rockland Bi-Annual Conference
· Conducted workshops about literacy and Social Studies in preschool (2013)
· Conducted workshops about open-ended questions in preschool math play (2014)
· Conducted workshops for Early Head Start and Head Start teacher about shared reading and interactive reading experiences with young children (2015)
Council for Exceptional Children Regional Conference
· Conducted educational technology workshop for preservice and inservice teachers (2013)
Rutgers Reading and Writing Conference
· Aided Marsha Invernizzi in a workshop/presentation on Word Study (2007)
· Acted as a liaison for presenters and attendees to all presentations and workshops
National Association for the Education of Young Children
· Presented research on the inner workings of a child development laboratory school (2001)
Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children
· Presented research on sibling relationships at home and school (2000)
· Presented research about the dynamic workings of a teacher/child/student negotiated classroom (2001)
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Dominican University Graduate Programs in Teacher Education
· Educational Technology Training (2021)
Riverview Nursery School Professional Development
· The Project Approach with infants, toddlers and preschoolers (2019)
PAEYC (Local NAEYC Affiliate) Training for UPK and Head Start Teachers
· The Project Approach (2015)
Early Head Start Annual Teacher Training
· The Project Approach (2015)
Guest Lecture, Dominican University Graduate Programs in Teacher Education
· Technology for Teachers (2013)
Guest Lecture, Early Childhood Education, Rutgers University
· Early Childhood Education in Italy (2009)
HONORS & AWARDS
Rockland County’s Forty Under 40, Honored Recipient in 2013
Kathy Kenny Grant, Dominican College (2013)
Pacini Scholarship for research in Italy, St. John’s University (2008)
Graduate Assistantship/Full funding for graduate study, Virginia Tech (1999-2001)
Hope Scholarship for Excellence, University of Georgia (1995-1999)
PROGRAMS & COURSES DEVELOPED
Dominican University’s Early Childhood Certification Program (Online and In-Class Instruction):
· Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum
· Early Childhood Curriculum I - Development and Learning
· Early Childhood Curriculum II - Methods/Internship
· Emergent Literacy in Early Childhood Education
Elements of Literacy (for ECE, CE and AD students)
Technology in Education (Online and In-Class Instruction)
· Class Google Site: https://sites.google.com/view/drkayworkedtechwebsite/home
COURSES TAUGHT
Undergraduate Courses
Child Development Associate Coursework (CDA)
Developmental Psychology
Educational Psychology
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology
Life Span/Human Development
Guiding the Behavior of Children
Early Childhood Programs, School and Social Change
Early Learning, Family, Community and Social Change
Principles of Education
Classroom Assessment
Family, School and Community
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
School and Society
Inclusive Settings
Technology in Education
Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum
Working with Infants and Toddlers in Inclusive Settings
Early Childhood Curriculum I - Development and Learning
Early Childhood Curriculum II - Methods/Internship
Childhood Education Methods
Emergent Literacy in Early Childhood Education
Elements of Literacy
Student Teacher Supervision (Pre-K through 6th grade)
Graduate Courses
Differentiated Instruction in Education
Methods in Early Childhood Education
Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children (VAEYC)
Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society
SKILLS
Office 365 | Google Workspace | iOS | Android| LMS | Virtual Training Modules| Presentation & Communication Software