JENNIFER CORTI

OBJECTIVE
Further my education in a Master’s of Educational Technology at Boise State University.

CERTIFICATION
State of Connecticut: (030) Biology Grades 7-12 - #C062009007464 – Exp. 5/22
(106) High School Diploma Program - #C112010000739 – Exp. 5/22
(107) External Diploma Program - #C102010000368 – Exp. 5/22

EDUCATION
Ø August 2003 – December 2004 Sacred Heart University
Master’s in Secondary Education Fairfield, CT

Ø August 1999 – May 2003 University of Connecticut

Bachelors of Science – Animal Science Storrs, CT
Associates of Science – Equine Science
Minor – Sociology
Member of Equestrian Team (1999-2003) - Captain of Equestrian Team (2002-2003)

EXPERIENCE
Ø March 2007 - present Manson Youth Institution
State of Connecticut – State School Teacher Cheshire, CT
* Instructed Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED, Credit Diploma Program (CDP), and
High School Program to mandated students under the supervision of the Connecticut
Department of Correction
* Coordinate and plan the Behavior Incentive Program
* Member of the: Strategic Planning Committee
Leadership Committee
TEAM – Reviewing and Mentoring Program
* Provided training and consulting in technology, SMARTBoard, eñoBoard, tablets,
student response systems, interactive lessons, and software demonstrations.

Ø September 2005 – February 2007 Bethel High School

High School Science Teacher Bethel, CT
* Taught Freshmen: physical science
Sophomores: biology and honors biology
Juniors and Seniors: environmental science and animal behavior
* Participated in curriculum development for CAPT testing and STEM conferences

AWARDS
District Teacher of the Year: August 2018
Educator of the Year: October 2013
Teacher of the Year: district nomination in 2012

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Special Olympics Committee Co-Chair for the Manson Youth Institution
Fundraise over $10,000 a year at the facility, between staff and students.