1. 301 Linden Ave.
Suffolk Va. 757-870-7205
Jessicaclee81@gmail.com
EDUCATION Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership (with emphasis in Special Education),
December 2013
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Masterof Education Degree in Teaching, May 2008
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design, May 2003
LEADERSHIP
AND TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
Administrative Aid 2014
 Assist in all goal and visions of the Administration team to accomplish the schools
mission
 Develop strategies that assist teachers in instruction and classroommanagement
 Process and attend to Bus discipline to promote safety in our school.
 Aid in all task assigned by the principal including testing,discipline, staff-
development.
Assistant Principal Intern, Isle of Wight County Public Schools Westside Elementary,
Smithfield Middle, Smithfield High School and Kings Fork High School (Suffolk Public
Schools) January – July 2013
 Conduct and attend IEP update and transition meetings as well as 504’s
 Evaluate classroominstruction, student engagement,and behavior management
through observations and providing timely constructive feedback.
 Promote schoolsafety by implementing safety drills for fire and monitor, maintain,
and coordinate facility maintenance
 Attend School Leadership Meetings
 Assist in the promotion of positive schoolclimate and staff morale through recognition
and community building initiatives
 Assist in supervision of pupil services, including discipline, attendance,transportation
 Assist in hiring of highly qualified candidates for the position of teacher by
participating in panel style interviews in order to promote of student academic success
through the hiring practices of highly qualified candidate
Jessica Lee Allen

2. Member of Westside Elementary Leadership Team, Smithfield, VA, 2012-2013
 Assists the principal in making decisions to govern the school
 Ensures a focus on learning and continuous improvement
 Serves as the steward of the school’s mission, vision, core values
 Monitors achievement, climate and satisfaction data to assure that the learning
environment is producing results consistent with the school’s stated goals
 Identifies gaps in performance or processes and plans for their improvement
Assistant to SOL Testing Coordinator,Westside Elementary School, Smithfield, VA, 2012-
2013
 Communicates testing procedures and protocols with faculty, students,and parents
 Monitor testing to minimize instances of irregularities
 Create master testing and coverage schedules
 Desegregate and record data
 Collaborates with administration, Curriculum leaders, Testing Team, and faculty
regarding testing scheduling
IOW Isle 21 Initiative intern, Isle of Wight County Public Schools, Smithfield, VA, 2012
 Communicates County expectations concerning appropriate student Ipad use with
parents/students and staff
 Develop informative information for website development concerning county 21st
Century Learning goals and vision
 Trouble shoot possible and known problems with policy and use
 Research effective Ipad/smart tablet uses in otherdivisions
Art Teacher, Westside Elementary, Smithfield, VA, 2006-present
Innovative Art Instructor, specializing in the interaction and lesson plan development for a
diverse student population. Effectively cultivate a rich art environment, which reflects the true
heart of the education community, and increases the appetite of learning.
 Successful in and responsible for art-influenced projects within and outside the
classroom.
 Continually monitor and ensure student engagement through the diversification of
lesson plans that focus on the unique learning styles of the individual student
 Foster Community and school wide involvement through afterschool activities, class
website, cross curriculum instruction, and teacher to teacher collaboration

3. Art Teacher, E.W. Wyatt Middle School, Emporia, VA, 2005-2006
Designed and created exciting lesson plans that actively engaged learners while educating on
propermethodologies and various technicalaspects. Restructured the programs’ identity through
the implementation of innovative concepts, and lesson plans that resulted in a more refined
department and greater community involvement. Provided students with the opportunities to
reach their fullest potential, through creative expressional, cognitive strategies,and a broad range
of historical, critical, and production experiences.
 Closely followed the standards of learning to ensure a discipline based learning
environment.
 Developed creative and unique lesson plans that effectively integrated core class
principles, and demonstrated real life practicalities.
 Thoroughly identified and suggested constructive feedbackto improve quality of
work.
 Successfully developed student problem solving skills through class discussion,
critiques, and promoting independent learning.
PROFESSIONAL
PRESENTATIONS
 Co-Presenter, Virginia School Board Association Convention, Summer 2011
“Isle 21 Going Green Project” Richmond, Virginia.
REFERENCES Dr. John Caggiano, Deputy
Superintendent For
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
1 Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669
(w) 757- 727-2130
Email:jcaggiano@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us
Ms. Elizabeth J. Cromartie, Principal
Phillips Elementary School,
Hampton, Virginia 23669
(w) 757-850-5079
Email:ereynolds@hampton.k12.va.us
Ms. Barbra Smith,
/ Adult Education Director
Richmond City Public Schools,
Richmond, Virginia 23430
(w) 804-780-7710
Email: bsmith2@rvaschools.net
Izzy Merchant, Guidance Counselor,
Westside Elementary, Isle of Wight
County Schools, Smithfield, Virginia
23430
(w) 757-357-3021
Email:imerchan@iwcs.k12.va.us