Mrs. Jennifer A. Rysdam
Instructor
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)
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