Jennifer Ward

I'm currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with a concentration in contemporary fiction from Southern New Hampshire University. I'm an aspiring author working on a contemporary fiction novel set in New York City. I also write short stories. In 2020, I proudly became a member of two elite honor societies at SNHU: The National Society of Leadership & Success, Sigma Alpha Pi and Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, Alpha Phi Beta chapter. In 2021, I was selected to serve on the student leadership team for the Eastern Region of Sigma Tau Delta as a student representative. I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus in English Education and a Bachelor of Arts in English from SUNY, Empire State College. During my time at SUNY, I was awarded the Dean's Medal, a partial scholarship and graduated with a 3.9 GPA. I am a hard-working, creative English Language Arts educator with several years of experience teaching middle school students in New York Citys public school system. My teaching skills include but are not limited to: organization, multitasking, communication, public speaking, face-to-face and distance learning instruction, classroom management, curriculum development, test prep, assessments, lesson planning, identifying at-risk students, training, and technology integration. Lastly, I am a Teacher-Author and I sell instructional resources on the Teachers Pay Teachers online marketplace. Visit my store to find English Language Arts resources for secondary teachers. Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-ward/