Derek Jansen

Atlanta, GA

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What's your ideal work environment?

One that is based on teamwork and achievement. The actual workspace is of little importance as long as there is a sense of shared vision and positive impact.

Posted @ 02:26PM, September 15, 2007 by Derek Jansen | Permalink
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Work history

Teach For America March 2007 to August 2007
Director of Insititue Technology

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How would you describe your time at Teach For America?

* Planned and executed large-scale technology operations
* Managed team providing technology support to over 700 corps members and staff using computer labs, classrooms, personal computers, and web applications
* Developed position-specific training manual for future directors of institute technology... read more
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New York City Department of Education September 2005 to June 2007
Teacher

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How would you describe your time at New York City Department of...?

Teacher of Grade 5 at PS155 Grade 4 at PS190.
* Supported students creating a student-driven school newspaper
* Primary driver behind production of PS155's Comprehensive Educational Plan
* Used Microsoft Excel to generate sophisticated report of PS190 test results
Teach For America June 2005 to June 2007
Corps Member

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How would you describe your time at Teach For America?

Raised over $4000 for TFA from 43% of 2005 New York City corps members
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Education

Pace University September 2005 to May 2007
Elementary Education

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How would you describe your time at Pace University?

Masters of Science in Teaching - Childhood Education
Kalamazoo College September 2001 to June 2005
Political Science

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How would you describe your time at Kalamazoo College?

Student
* Named twice to the Dean's List
* Senior Independent Project (thesis) on the economic impact of the Olympic Games
* Studied Abroad in Costa Rica for three months
Swimming Student-Athlete, Sept. 2001 - June 2005
* Honorable Mention Academic All-American
* NCAA Division III National Championship Consideration Qualifier
* Three-time All-MIAA (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association) Team
* Two-time MIAA Champion in 400IM
Leadership, Sept. 2001 - June 2005
* Co-captain men's swimming and diving team
* Co-founded and authored constitution of Student Athletic Advisory Council
* Race Director of the Kalamazoo College Annual Triathlon in 2005
* Elected to Student Commission as Athlete Representative... read more

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Kristina Jansen
Chris Elston
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Kalamazoo College
Matt Hooper
Brian Miller
todd abbott
Director,
Teach For America

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