Open to opportunities

Jennifer Foster

@jenniferfoster

Message

I am an educational research specialist translating mixed-methods research into scalable, grant-funded solutions.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm seeking senior roles leading efficacy research and program development—managing large grants, guiding cross-functional teams, and scaling evidence-based educational technology and SEL initiatives.

I am an educational research specialist with over 14 years designing and conducting mixed-methods studies and randomized controlled trials to improve educational programs and technology integration. I have served as Principal Investigator and Project Director on multi-million-dollar U.S. Department of Education grants, leading the development and launch of the Prosocial and Active Learning (PAL) Classrooms program that scaled to 45 schools and impacted 2,000+ students and 100+ teachers.

I translate research into product and policy by synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data, managing grant compliance and budgets, and leading cross-functional teams. I train and mentor staff, administer Google Workspace and LMS platforms, present findings at national and international conferences, and am committed to scaling evidence-based SEL and instructional solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Director, Principal Investigator

Current

eMINTS National Center

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Led development and launch of the Prosocial and Active Learning (PAL) Classrooms program, scaling adoption to 45 schools and impacting 2,000+ students and 100+ teachers; directed two U.S. Department of Education EIR grants ($4M and $8M) and led rigorous mixed-methods RCT evaluation in partnership with external evaluators.

Mixed Methods Research Grant Management SPSS Qualtrics Data Visualization Project Management Stakeholder Engagement

Program Designer

eMINTS National Center

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Designed user-centered educational programs for the PAL Classrooms project to improve student behavior and reduce teacher stress, informing product features through mixed-methods evaluation and usability testing.

Program Design Instructional Design Educational Technology Usability Testing Cognitive Coaching LMS

Instructional Specialist

eMINTS National Center

Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 (5 years)

Facilitated research-based professional learning and cognitive coaching for K–12 teachers, developed online graduate courses, and conducted focus groups and interviews to refine instructional strategies.

Professional Development Cognitive Coaching Instructional Design Focus Groups Qualtrics LMS Google Workspace

Classroom Teacher

Winona R-III School District

Jan 2002 - Jan 2011 (9 years)

Designed and delivered curriculum for 3rd and 4th grade, impacting 100+ students; served as mentor teacher, student-teacher supervisor, and district lead.

Curriculum Development Classroom Instruction Lesson planning Classroom Management Mentoring