JENNIFER BRUSSOW

2216 Marvonne Rd.

Lawrence, KS 66047
Cell: (785) 764-6637

Education
Master of Arts, English Language Studies, August 2012

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

GPA: 3.97

Thesis: “Wundorlice hit hæleþ”: Organization and metatextualmarkers in Old English recipes

Bachelor of Arts, English (honors) and Germanic Languages & Literature, May 2009

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

GPA: 3.95 Departmental GPA: 4.0 for both majors

Graduated with Highest Distinction, Departmental Honors in English, Honors Program Completion, and Global Awareness Program Completion.

Senior Honors Thesis: An examination of LOLspeak

Employment History
University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning, Lawrence, KS

Research Assistant, February 2013 – present

  • Use Excel and SPSS to tabulate, clean, and analyze quantitative data regarding professional development, educational outcomes, and project implementation
  • Create evaluation reports and annual progress reports detailing the results of various professional development grants for state and national government agencies
  • Observe and assess grant-related professional development to determine level of quality and participants’ knowledge gain
  • Provide, clarify, and assist with the utilization of evaluation results during grant-related management and evaluation team meetings
  • Research and develop measures to evaluate variables such as team functioning, coaching quality, and knowledge gain
  • Research, edit, collaboratively author, and proofread articles on topics including special education legislation, transition practices, education reform, and postsecondary outcomes
  • Conduct qualitative analysis of interviews, transcripts, and survey results and summarize findings for reports

Program Assistant, June 2012 – February 2013

  • Created evaluation reports and annual progress reports detailing the results of various professional development grants for state and national government agencies
  • Conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses to create charts, graphs, and formal reports regarding professional development, educational outcomes, and project implementation
  • Researched, edited, collaboratively authored, and proofread articles on topics including special education legislation, transition practices, education reform, and postsecondary outcomes
  • Handled day-to-day office duties such as scheduling, ordering supplies, and e-mailing contacts

University of Kansas Center for Service Learning, Lawrence, KS

Program Assistant and REP Coordinator, February 2011 – June 2012

  • Coordinated and promoted the Research Experience Program Certification at KU by giving in-class presentations to students, working with faculty representatives, sending promotional materials via mail merge, managing applications in an online application system, and evaluating applications
  • Raised the number of REP certifications from 40 in the 2009-2010 academic year to over 540 in the 2011-2012 academic year, a 1250% increase
  • Helped launch the Arts Engagement Certification at KU by developing materials including a webpage, online application system, and event attendance FAQs for students
  • Wrote press releases for various news outlets, including the KU homepage

University of Kansas English Department, Lawrence, KS

Graduate Teaching Assistant, August 2009 – December 2011

  • Taught two sections per semester of English 101 or 102, Freshman-Sophomore Composition, or English 209, Introduction to Fiction, and hold office hours to work with students
  • Created and administered syllabi, units, assignments, policies, and daily lesson plans using principles of pedagogical, composition, and literary theory
  • Evaluated student work and assigned grades according to departmental policy

Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO

Hall Center for the Humanities Intern, June 2010 – August 2010

  • Wrote and submitted National Endowment for the Humanities Interpreting America's Historic Places grant proposal for “Reconnecting Communities: Kansas City Trails,” an interpretive public history project
  • Collaborated with scholars and used archival materials to conduct research on various aspects of the history of Kansas City
  • Assembled team of researchers and scholars to guide project if accepted for funding
  • Wrote book reviews and other press releases for upcoming Library events
  • Assisted with other duties such as copy editing and event staffing

University of Kansas Honors Program, Lawrence, KS

Honors Program Student Hourly, August 2008 – May 2009

  • Handled incoming phone calls and visitors to Nunemaker Center
  • Assisted Honors Program staff with projects and requests
  • Helped set up and supervise various honors events and programs
  • Helped supervise students during Duke TIP weekend classes

Max Kade Center, University of Kansas German Department, Lawrence, KS

Webmaster/ResearchAssistant, May 2007 – February 2008

  • Maintained and created webpages for the German Department and Kade Center using HTML and CSS
  • Used Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and many other standard programs proficiently
  • Provided technical support, help with research projects, oversee Max Kade Library
  • Organized and maintained Engel Library

Andrews McMeel Publishing, Universal Press Syndicate, Kansas City, MO

Intern, Summer 2006

  • Reviewed and assessed submitted columns and comics
  • Proofread and edited crosswords, comics, and columns
  • Searched the internet for comics that could potentially be candidates for syndication

Memorial Health System, Abilene, KS

Education Coordinator, May 2005 – August 2005

  • Designed and implemented an online educational system
  • Coordinated with department heads to acquire and verify information
  • Compared and managed selection of distribution company

Representative, Patient Administration Department, February 2003 – May 2004

  • Handled patient registration and related paperwork
  • Acted as switchboard operator
  • Completed miscellaneous duties relating to file maintenance and insurance claims

Publications

Brussow, J.A., & Noonan, P.M. (in press). Forming a Community Transition Team. In P.M. Noonan, Transition teaming: 26 strategies for interagency collaboration. Arlington, Virginia: Council for Exceptional Children.

Gaumer Erickson, A.S., Noonan, P.M., Brussow, J.A., & Gilpin, B. (in press). The impact of IDEA Indicator 13 compliance on postsecondaryoutcomes. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals. doi:10.1177/2165143413481497

Gaumer Erickson, A.S., Noonan, P.M., Zheng, C., & Brussow, J.A. (submitted).The relationship between self-determination and academic achievement for adolescents with intellectual disabilities.Research in Developmental Disabilities.

Brussow, J.A., Gaumer Erickson, A.S., Noonan, P.M., Jenson, R. (2013).Coaching observation checklist. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas, Center for Research on Learning.

Brussow, J.A.,Noonan, P.M., &Gaumer Erickson, A.S. (2013).Shared leadership measure. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas, Center for Research on Learning.

Villa, R.A., Brussow, J.A., Anderson, S., & Gaumer Erickson, A.S. (2013). Coaching satisfaction survey. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning.

Noonan, P.M., Gaumer Erickson, A.S., & Brussow, J.A. (2013). Missouri Integrated Model performance report [SPDG final performance report]. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. Available at

Gaumer Erickson, A.S., Noonan, P.M., & Brussow, J.A. (2013). Kansas grant performance report [SPDG final performance report]. Topeka, KS: Kansas State Department of Education.

Gaumer Erickson, A.S., Brussow, J.A., & Anderson, S. (2013). Kansas co-teaching initiative annual report. Topeka, KS: Kansas State Department of Education.

Gaumer Erickson, A.S., Brussow, J.A., & Stickle, L. (2013). Kansas tertiary behavior supports initiative annual report. Topeka, KS: Kansas State Department of Education.

Noonan, P.M., & Brussow, J.A. (2013). Missouri Collaborative Work performance report [SPDG annual performance report]. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.

Gaumer Erickson, A.S., & Brussow, J.A. (2013). Kansas grant performance report [SPDG annual performancereport]. Topeka, KS: Kansas State Department of Education.

Noonan, P.M., Brussow, J.A., & Wetta, M. (2012).Arizona secondary transition mentor program annual report. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas, Department of Special Education. Available at

Noonan, P.M., Gaumer Erickson, A.S., & Brussow, J.A. (2012). Missouri Integrated Model performance report [SPDG annual performance report]. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. Available at

Gaumer Erickson, A.S., Noonan, P.M., & Brussow, J.A. (2012). Kansas grant performance report [SPDG annual performance report]. Topeka, KS: Kansas State Department of Education.

Noonan, P.M., Brussow, J.A., & Wetta, M. (2012).Missouri Integrated Model annual report. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.

Presentations

Brussow, J.A. (2013, October). SPDG data portal tutorial. Presentation given at Missouri SPDG Shared Learning, Columbia, MO.

Brussow, J.A. (2013, July). SPDG data portal tutorial. Presentation given at Missouri SPDG Shared Learning, Columbia, MO.

Grant Applications

Proposals Submitted, Not Funded

Reconnecting Communities: Kansas City Trails. (2010). National Endowment for the Humanities Interpreting America’s Historic Places Implementation Grant.

Freelance Editing Work

Chicago Manual of Style:

“Dripping in Old World Style: Wines of the Jura,” Hogsalt, June 2012

“A Midwestern Journal Grows Beyond Its Roots,” The Review Review, March 2012

“Nowhere Ho!” The Rumpus, January 2012

“Make Your Own,” The Rumpus, October 2011

“Let There Be Light: The TFT Review of The Luminist by David Rocklin,” The Faster Times, October 2011

“A Revolutionary Plan: The TFT Review of Mario Vargas Llosa’sIn Praise of Reading and Fiction,” The Faster Times, July 2011

Study Abroad Experience

Bonn, Germany; KU Study Abroad, Summer Semester, March - July 2008

London, England; London Review, Spring Break 2006

Research Skills

  • Researched and wrote literature reviews, discussions, and future research sections of articles on various topics in the field of education at the KU Center for Research on Learning
  • Conducted statistical analyses on various types of educational data at the KU Center for Research on Learning
  • Currently enrolled in ANOVA course at KU
  • Completed continuing education courses in Statistical Literacy and Item Response Theory at KU Stats Camp
  • Performed corpus-based syntactic analysis for master’s thesis
  • Conducted archival research during grant-writing internship at Kansas City Public Library
  • Acquired historical and library research skills from English 800 (Introduction to Research)
  • Performed corpus-based research for senior honors thesis
  • Worked as research assistant at MaxKadeCenter

Awards and Honors

  • National Merit Scholar
  • Dean’s List (8 semesters)
  • Recipient of Byrd, Harold J. Otto, Rotary Club, Lions Club, FUMC, Harley S. Nelson, First National Bank, and AHS German Club Scholarships
  • Valedictorian of Abilene HS Class of 2005
  • Governor’s State Scholar
  • KansasState Scholar
  • AP Scholar
  • Recipient of AATG/PAD Study Trip to Germany
  • Two-time Recipient of KU German Department Book Award
  • Recipient of KU English Department’s Outstanding Senior Award
  • Phi Beta Kappa Member

Skills and Qualifications

  • Fluent in German
  • Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency in all standard computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, etc.)
  • Knowledge of HTML and CSS programming languages for web design

Other Involvement

  • Graduate Committee Representative, Student Association of Graduates in English, University of Kansas; August 2010 – May 2012
  • Lecturers and Readers Committee Representative, Student Association of Graduates in English, University of Kansas; August 2011 – May 2012
  • Webmaster, Student Association of Graduates in English, University of Kansas; August 2010 – July 2011
  • German Club, University of Kansas; Fall 2006 – May 2009 (President 2007/08, 2008/09)
  • College Bowl, Team Captain; 2005 – 2007
  • KU Marching Band, Trumpet Section, Fall 2005

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