Jessica Powers

1305 Coconino Rd. Unit 212

Ames, IA 50014
(515) 468-9120
jessicacoreana@hotmail.com
Twitter: @jessicacpowers
EDUCATION:

Masters of Science Degree in Educational Leadership

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
G.P.A. 4.0
Iowa Principal License
~ PK-12 Principal
~PK-12 Special Education Supervisor
~Evaluator (New)
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education
Buena Vista University, Denison, IA
G.P.A. 3.7 Magna Cum Laude
Standard Teaching License: Folder # 976911
~K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
~K-8 Reading
~5-8 Middle School Generalist
~K-8 Instructional Strategist 1: Mild/Moderate
Concentration: English/Language Arts
Associate of Arts Degree
Western Iowa Technical Community College, Denison, IA

CURRENT
POSITION:

August 2014

May 2007

May 2004

August 2014 - present

Behavior Strategist/Special Education Consultant
Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, Jefferson, Iowa
Greene County Elementary Jefferson, IA
Greene County Intermediate Grand Junction, IA
Paton-Churdan K-12 Churdan, IA
Manson NW-Webster Elementary Barnum, IA
~Serve principals, teachers, students, and families in the area of special education,
specializing in the area of behavior
~Develop and built staff capacity in tiered intervention support system for behavior
supports (Behavioral RTI)
~External PBIS Coach for Manson NW-Webster Elementary

ADMINISTRATIVE Parkview Middle School (ACSD)

INTERNSHIPS:
~Assisted students and families at before school orientation
~Developed interview questions aligned with Danielsons rubrics
~Conducted walk-throughs and formal observations
~Created new registration forms for 6th and 7th grade students
~Attended SIAC meetings with community members
~Help to develop master schedule (P.R.) and associate schedule

2013-2014

Findley Elementary School (DMPS)

2012-2013
~Researched, video-taped, and provided feedback on student- led conferences
~Formed relationships with students and families in an urban setting
~Analyzed data and created reports on student achievement data
~Participated in a variety of family/community events
~ Participated in data teams used to target instruction
LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE:

Educational Consultant
Storm Lake Elementary School, Storm Lake, Iowa

November 2011 present

~Provide summer Professional Development on PWIM and related literacy strategies
~Observe teachers and students to evaluate strengths, weaknesses,
and progress made toward implementing the PWIM
~Collaborate with Literacy Coach and Elementary Principal to recommend and
discuss future steps for elementary staff
~Model instructional strategies for and met with teachers to
clarify, enhance, and deepen understanding of the PWIM

Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM) Facilitator

Implementing the Picture Word Inductive Model
supported by the Iowa Department of Education

August 2009 June 2011

~Impacted teacher practices and student achievement across the

state of Iowa by providing training to Elementary teachers, principals,
and AEA consultants on the use of the PWIM and related literacy strategies
~Supported the Iowa Core and the teaching of 21st century skills
~Collected and analyzed statewide data to make diagnostic decisions
when planning content and materials for training sessions
~ Developed DVDs, PowerPoint presentations and real classroom
artifacts to supplement the audience of educational learners

Member and Presenter

Iowa Statewide Literacy Team
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS:

Iowa ASCD
NAESP

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE:

6th and 7th grade Special Education Teacher

Parkview Middle School, Ankeny, Iowa

August 2009 May 2011

March 2013 present
June 2014 - present

August 2012 May 2014

~Co-taught 6th and 7th grade Literacy
~Developed IEPs as a team to meet the individual needs of learners
~Collaborated as a part of multiple PLCs to enhance student learning
~Worked 1:1 with challenging behavior students

Kindergarten Teacher
Creston Early Childhood Center, Creston, IA

August 2008 May 2011

*Member of the Leadership Reading Team

*Member of the Building Leadership Team
*Member of the K-6 Social Studies Subject Area Committee

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Orient-Macksburg Elementary School, Orient, IA
* Member of the Building Assistance Team
* Member of the Leadership Reading Team

August 2007 July 2008