Jennifer A. Rysdam

Education

• BA, Calvin College, 2003
• MEd, Grand Valley State University, 2008

Professional experience

• Instructor, Calvin University, 2008–current
• Literacy Consultant, Allendale Christian School, 2015-current
• Literacy/Instructional Coach, Grandville Christian Schools 2012–current
• Literacy Consultant, Jenison Christian School, 2016–2019
• Project Manager, MDE ITQ Secondary Literacy Grant, Calvin College, 2016
• Literacy Consultant, Calvin Christian Middle School, 2008–2011
• PK-6 Literacy Coach, Calvin Christian Elementary School, 2006–2010
• Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher, Calvin Christian Elementary School, 2003–2008

Professional services

• Kent ISD Literacy Coach's Network active participant, 2014–current
• Classroom Learning Lab facilitator training, 2016
• Web Course: Reaching & Teaching Diverse Populations, Spring Arbor University, 2016
• Presenter on word study and phonics, Moline Christian School in-service, 2015
• Presenter on vocabulary and assessing for deeper understanding, Calvin College Title 2 Professional Development Grant Conference, 2009
• Presenter on writer's notebooks, Christian Educator's Association Conference, 2008
• Literacy Coach responsibilities through Calvin College grant, including writing curriculum, leading professional development and book studies, 2006
• Active member in Kent County Literacy Coach's Network, 2006-2009
• Worked on K-12 Literacy Toolkit for Kent Intermediate School District, 2008
• Participated in Public Education and Business Coalition Thinking Strategies Institute in Denver, CO, 2008
• Presenter on comprehension strategies, Christian Educator's Association Conference, 2007
• Presenter on reciprocal teaching and literature circles, Calvin College Title II Professional Development Grant Conference, 2007

Professional associations

• Michigan Reading Association (MRA)