JENNIFER L. KAYWORK, ED.D
Leesburg, VA ● drjenn@kaywork.com
Experienced educator and innovative consultant looking to utilize my technology, training and program development skills in a leadership role.
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
· Spearheaded digital documentation of project-based learning and research
· Math specialist for all PK-2nd grade classrooms in the areas of enrichment and remediation
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
· 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
· Chaired board of directors for two non-profits, focusing on developing the brand, raising necessary funds, and building relationships in the community
· Developed websites focused on research, training, and curriculum
· Authored two textbooks
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
· Supervised enrollment and admissions in the Teacher Education division
Other Experience/Qualifications
Developed CDA and technology training courses as a professor at Essex County College
Acted as interim director for a non-profit child development center
Established and managed all training for administration and faculty at the first Chinese Immersion School in Northern NJ
Experienced infant, toddler, preschool and prekindergarten teacher
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
SKILLS
Office 365 | Google Workspace | iOS | Android| LMS | Virtual Training Modules| Presentation & Communication Software