JENNIFER ANNETTA
Charleston
Summary
Education professional with strong background in designing and implementing educational programs. Skilled in curriculum development, training, and assessment. Reliable team player known for adaptability and achieving impactful results. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
NC East Alliance
2023 - 2024
- Identified industry clusters in a 29-county region of Eastern North Carolina.
- Planned industry and education immersive events that helped teachers and students engage in real-world
STEM learning opportunities that aligned with career opportunities in the region. - Developed networks through the collaborative efforts of regional businesses, school districts, economic development, private foundations, state and local government and many others.
Program Specialist
East Carolina University Center for STEM Education
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Co-Director for regional Science Olympiad
- Co-Director for Gates on the Go! Drone Expo and Competition
- Provided training and resources for educators implementing STEM curricula across various disciplines.
- Organized and managed Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics Institute high school residential STEM program.
- Planned and facilitated STEM education events for grades 6-12 students.
- Coordinated STEM programs, enhancing student engagement and participation in educational initiatives.
Education Specialist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Teacher at Sea Program Alumni Association
2011 - 01.2019
- Established and managed national and regional alumni networks.
- Established partnerships with local schools to expand outreach and engagement in STEM education initiatives.
- Led strategic planning sessions to align program goals with NOAA's mission of ocean conservation and education.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Built relationships with external stakeholders and community organizations to increase program scope.
- Spearheaded outreach activities to expand educational opportunities and promote programs and services.
- Facilitated training workshops for educators, promoting innovative teaching methods and ocean literacy.
Regional Coordinator
North Carolina State University Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Identified and secured fellowships in STEM fields for K-12 in-service teachers.
- Built relationships with local businesses, industries, and school districts to establish a sustainable program.
- Organized and facilitated professional development institutes.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of program events across multiple locations.
- Developed reports summarizing program outcomes to inform strategic decision-making.
Education
M.Ed - Science Education
University of Missouri St. Louis
01-2008
B.S. - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
01-1995
Skills
- Education Program Development
- Alumni network coordination
- Professional Development
- Event coordination
- Community engagement
- Digital content writing
- Leadership trained
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Program Specialist
East Carolina University Center for STEM Education
01.2021 - 01.2023
Regional Coordinator
North Carolina State University Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership
01.2009 - 01.2010
B.S. - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Education Specialist
NC East Alliance
2023 - 2024
Education Specialist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Teacher at Sea Program Alumni Association
2011 - 01.2019
M.Ed - Science Education
University of Missouri St. Louis