1. Janelle
Pearson-Jackson
Instructional Lead
254 Suydam avenue, Jersey City, NJ
07304
H: (646) 884-1382
C: (646) 884-1382
janellepearson@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A highly accomplished teacher leader with a solid background in urban education and over 8 years
experience. Expertise and success in designing effective school wide initiatives, fine tuning teacher work
through curriculum design and observation, and using various methods of systems data to improve
student achievement and guarantee that ALL students have access to quality education.
GOALs: Getting 80% of American students college-ready; bridging the divide between college aspiration
and outcome
SKILLS
Innovative curriculum developer - Leveraging deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment to improve student learning
Manages resources and operations to improve student learning
Prioritizes building internal and external relationship to improve student outcomes and growth
Recruits and selects effective teachers
Improves classroom teaching by setting clear expectations, observing, coaching and evaluating
teachers and staff
WORK HISTORY
Instructional Lead
University Heights Charter
School, Newark, NJ
2016 - Current
Provide leadership in the collection and analysis of data.
Make informed instructional decisions that meet the specific
needs of teachers and students.
Facilitate team discussions about improving instructional
practices.
Support colleagues to implement instructional strategies
effectively.
Assist colleagues in advancing their instructional skills by
providing resources and feedback
Lead discussions about and improvement of curriculum.
Observe and demonstrate instructional strategies.
Summer School Director
North Star Academy,
Newark, NJ
Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
Provide professional development for teachers.
Manage overall academic success of students.
Maintain operational systems of the school.
Collaborate with a team of faculty to develop after-school
tutorial program for students in need of extra
help.

2. Communicate with parents and school support to plan
academic interventions
Teacher/Department
Chair/Mentor/Curriculum
Reviewer
Essex Street Academy, New
York. New York
Jun 2005 - Jun 2011
Develop and implement differentiated, project-based
curriculum for 9-12 ELA
Support 2-3 teachers per semester Perform formal and
informal observations
Read and provide feedback to curriculum across disciplines
Meet with department coordinators to discuss feedback and
plan for follow-up
EDUCATION
School Building Leadership
Principal's Residency Network, New England College
2011 - Current
M.A: English Education
New York University
2005
B.S: English Education
New York University, New York, NY
2004
English Education
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Gates Foundation Teacher Advisory Council,2016-17
"Jourdan Anderson and the Meaning of Freedom in the Aftermath of Slavery". Journal of Social
(5) 75.pp.741-744Education
New Leaders NYD DoE Presenter, 2011
Coalition of Essential Schools Workshop Presenter, 2010
Facing HaO Annual fundraising gala "Teacher Speaker", 2009
CERTIFICATIONS
NYS Principal's Certificate, 2017
NYS Teaching English, 7-12, Permanent Certification
CPR/BLS, American Heart Association, current