Jessica Harding
About Me
Introduction:
Hi, I am enthusiastic about the possibility to work at your school. I have spent my whole career working with kids either through summer camps, schools, and/or nonprofit organizations. I have taught ESL online to both children and adult learners throughout Latin America and also spent two years teaching English at a primary school in a rural community in South Africa. I have extensive experience both teaching and facilitating programs and would love the chance to continue my work with you!
Education
Global Human Rights Leadership Training Institute
Gender and Development (Certificate)
December 2017
American TESOL Institute
TESOL Certificate
June 2018
Universidad International Menéndez Pelayo
Spanish Language, Culture, and Business Program (study abroad)
June 2010
KIPP: Through College
Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms (Certificate)
May 2015
Towson University
Bachelors of Arts, International Studies
December 2011
Experiences
Program Coordinator
Uganda For Her
January 2018 to May 2018
Manages and coordinates team of 7 international staff; Writes weekly reports on team office progress; Created a monitoring and evaluation strategy for 3 projects and now conducts at program sites; Develops content (training resources, lesson plans, photography, and flyers for social media); Acts as a community liaison with government and ministry representatives, donors, partner organizations, and international and local NGOS; Researches grant opportunities and potential community partners.
Substitute Teacher
Carroll County Public Schools
September 2017 to January 2018
Supported staff and students by being present and engaged in the classroom; Facilitated lessons when applicable; Managed classrooms of up to 30 youth.
School & Community Resource Volunteer
United States Peace.Corps- South Africa
July 2015 to September 2017
Instructed and mentored a classroom of 50 grade 7 learners in English (ESL) and Social Science; Taught phonics and focused on literacy for foundation phase learners; Secured a $1,305 (R16,796) "Let Girl's Learn" grant to create a leadership camp for 60 girls, ages 12-16. Successfully researched, managed, implemented, and reported on the project; Trained 28 young girls and women on how to create reusable menstrual pads; Established an after-school club that reached 43 girls from grade 7-10 and facilitated sessions on gender equity, sexual health, and goal setting for the future; Facilitated after-school clubs that focused on girl's empowerment, HIV education, leadership, and university study preparation; Managed and distributed donations made from different organizations.
High School Placement Advisor, AmeriCorps Volunteer
KIPP: Through College
September 2014 to June 2015
Communicated and supported students and families regarding the completion of applications (both for school and financial aid); Reviewed and edited student essays for admittance to private schools; Researched and compiled reports on student development, capacity, and mindset; Conducted qualitative research on 8th grade students; Created a high school strategy for both private and public school students; Planned and organized event for students going to predominantly white institutions; Provided administrative support by maintaining student database on Salesforce.
ESL Teacher
Open English
September 2013 to January 2015
Provided fun, informative English instruction to students throughout Latin America; Helped students become fluent English speakers by teaching lessons of myriad topics on an interactive, multimedia internet platform; Taught up to 7 students in each class session.
Community Resource Coordinator, AmeriCorps Volunteer
Boys Hope Girls Hope International
September 2013 to September 2014
Conducted research and performed outreach through presentations and information sessions; Built connections and partnerships with organizations in the community; Supported the local volunteer program by recruiting, screening, training, and managing volunteers (with a particular focus on mentor recruitment); Coordinated monthly community service projects and planned enrichment activities for 12 youths, aged 10-18; Wrote a blog and newsletter for tutors, mentors, and others living in the community.
Baltimore Speaks Out! Intern
Wide Angle Youth Media
January 2013 to May 2013
Facilitated lessons to youth aged 10-15 in an after-school media education program; Helped in the creation of a final video project on homelessness in Baltimore.
Au Pair
Polak family
January 2012 to December 2012
Was responsible for teaching English, taking care of, and nurturing two children under the age of 5.