Jessica Canar

Partnered with school leadership to translate educational policies, academic expectations, and resources for Hispanic families. Conducted direct family outreach, supported MTSS processes, and helped remove barriers to improve student engagement and attendance.

Designed and delivered immersive, standards-aligned Spanish I and II curricula for 170 students within an International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Assessed student proficiency with formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback to support language acquisition and growth.

Empowered student leaders to design and execute school-wide events and projects that promoted global citizenship and multilingual learning. Established bylaws and membership expectations and supported cross-cultural engagement through collaboration between faculty and students.

Adapted instructional delivery across diverse Pre K–12 classrooms by quickly adjusting teaching strategies to meet students’ developmental and academic needs. Executed high-fidelity, subject-specific lessons while maintaining daily routines and positive, inclusive learning environments.

Created a productive, positive Spanish learning environment using proactive classroom management and consistent student rapport. Designed and delivered interactive lessons to build an immersive Spanish-speaking experience for 80 students and supported ongoing progress through PLCs, school improvement initiatives, and parent communication.

Analyzed discipline referral data to identify behavioral trends and managed student conduct cases using restorative practices. Conducted instructional walkthroughs and teacher observations to deliver evidence-based feedback and supported initiatives to improve school climate and faculty retention.

Facilitated educational programming to promote diversity and multicultural appreciation across campus. Created a supportive residential environment by mediating open dialogues and serving as an international student ambassador to advance multicultural learning initiatives.

Led financial operations and budget management for 50 student clubs, overseeing end-to-end preparation, implementation, and tracking. Ensured compliance with organizational bylaws and allocated funding to support student participation in state and national conferences.

Collaborated with AmeriCorps personnel and graduate social work teams during an 85-hour practicum to educate Latinx immigrant families on early childhood development through the Thriving at Three Program. Evaluated and documented client milestones across emergent literacy, motor skills, and psychological well-being while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical data practices.

Designed and facilitated mission-driven camp programming to support confidence, competence, and community among female campers. Managed residential living units, mentored campers, and maintained health and safety standards to ensure a secure, inclusive environment.

Earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Queens University of Charlotte in May 2023.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from Guilford College in May 2018.

Completed a concentration in Art History at Universitat Pompeu Fabra from September to December 2016.