1. Jennifer A. Bellott, M. S. A.
14313 Villa Grove Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810
Telephone: 225-281-0204  Email: jenniferbellott@ymail.com
EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL
Open to travel
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
As an education professional with 23 years of experience in diverse roles including as a teacher, an
intervention specialist and in state and district leadership positions, I am submitting my credentials for:
CONSULTANT/TRAINER/SALES
Consistently recognized for management abilities, course content and goal achievement, I have a very
broad knowledge of curricula, state standards, assessments and Common Core requirements.
Trained and experienced in many literacy programs including the STEEP Protocol and Management
System, Expert 21 and Literacy Design Collaborative, I have served as a state trainer for DIBELS
(Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) and LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of
Reading and Spelling). Dedicated to success, I am current with research, tools and teaching techniques for
the delivery of quality, engaging instruction to meet state and federal standards.
A strong communicator and team-builder, my commitment to positive outcomes encompasses a
collaborative approach with all partners in the process: students, colleagues, administrators and community
members.
Key Competencies:
Common Core standards / implementation Test score improvement techniques
Response to Intervention (RTI) three–tier model Aptitude testing / literacy strategies
Creation of literacy design modules Professional development
Across-content literacy integration Data interpretation / intervention methods
Read 180 Next Generation Differentiated instruction
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Created student data disaggregation procedures to assess students’ strengths and weaknesses; implemented
programs to improve instruction, organization and classroom management, 2012 – present
Appointed to the leadership team of The System for Teacher and Student Advancement (TAP); also served
as a Teacher Mentor for TAP, 2012 - present
Served as a Teacher Leader in West Baton Rouge Parish, 2012 - present
Served as a state Teacher Evaluator for the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching rubric, 2014 -
present
Guided test score growth: 67% of Read 180 students improved by at least one year’s reading growth; 40%
of that number demonstrated a minimum of two years’ growth on the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI)
Interacted directly with the federal Department of Education / Reading First initiative
Was the district liaison with the State of Louisiana’s Ensuring Literacy for All program
Worked directly with the Adolescent Literacy Partnership Program / Louisiana Department of Education

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2012 to Present LITERACY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST
The Striving Readers Federal Grant
Port Allen Middle School
2006 to 2012 EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT
Louisiana State Department of Education, Literacy and Numeracy Division
1993 to 2006 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
North Live Oak Elementary, Watson, Louisiana
CERTIFICATION
Valid for Life Louisiana teaching certificate: Grades 1 through 8
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision G.P.A. 3.7 / 4.0
Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education G.P.A. 3.2 / 4.0
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana / Athens State University, Athens, Alabama
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
 Leadership: experienced in diverse leadership roles at the local, district and state levels
 Universal Design for Learning: incorporate principles of UDL to support transition to Common Core
 Reading skills: help develop programs to boost reading skills for struggling readers
 Observations: conduct state-mandated observations and provide feedback
 Tools and strategies: very competent with diverse instructional programs, tools and methods for
assessing, interpreting, improving and supporting learning and instruction
 Instructional support: able to assist staff to incorporate appropriate interventions and strategies
 Data: proficient in conducting assessment tests, interpreting results and determining appropriate
interventions and teaching techniques
 Collaboration: knowledge, skill and expertise in working cohesively with superintendents, principals
and teachers to improve practice and results
 Student population: work with a diverse group including at-risk, English as a Second Language,
Learning Disabled and Special Needs including emotionally disabled and autism spectrum disorders
 Differentiated instruction: develop course plans to meet the needs of a variety of learning levels
 Technology: use computers and other technology for interactive lessons
 Communication: excellent interpersonal communication skills; able to present information in an
energetic and motivational manner
 Organization: strong planning, organizational and critical thinking skills; able to prioritize
assignments to meet timelines
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong background in teaching, mentoring and guiding
Respectful of and respected by colleagues, administrators, superintendents and students
Principled; a person of high morals and integrity
A proven, enthusiastic work ethic
Able to effectively motivate and encourage
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