Jess Terbrueggen

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesNationality United States
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Work experience

  • International Educator / IB English Literature and History Teaching Faculty

    DCI - District of Columbia International School
    2023.08-Current(2 years)
  • Development and Growth Consultant

    Human Rights Educators USA
    2023.08-Current(2 years)
    Partner with HRE USA Project Director to develop fundraising and financial strategy and implement development strategy including corporate, foundation, and government grantsResearch funding sources in alignment with mission and vision of organization; develop and execute proposals; write and archive proposals Develop and manage development and fundraising tracking system; monitor all donor/development information; provide and present statistical analysis to senior leaders; monitor, evaluate, and report on progress of development strategySupport drafting of annual reports related to financial/development strategy
  • Steering Committee Member

    Human Rights Educators USA
    2023.08-Current(2 years)
    Serve as a member of the HRE USA Steering Committee and governing body, overseeing strategy, direction, and policy
  • Communications & Public Outreach Coordinator for the Human Rights Education NOW! Podcast

    Human Rights Educators USA
    2023.02-Current(3 years)
  • Washington D.C. Regional Representative

    Human Rights Educators USA
    2023.01-Current(3 years)
    Collaborate on the development and facilitation of educational outreach programs, panels/webinars, fellowships/awards which champion human rights campaigns and initiatives focused on fostering peace and inclusive environments. Advance opportunities for community engagement by tracking member interest and engagement and promoting initiatives which foster human dignity, justice, and peace, and cultivate an expansive, vibrant base of support for human rights in the U.S. Research funding opportunities and draft, edit, and finalize compelling grant proposals aligned to organizational mission and goals.Serve as the Communications & Outreach Coordinator for the production and publication of the organization’s podcast, and draft/edit external communications materials, while facilitating outreach for HRE USAs Human Rights Now! podcast.
  • Standing Committee Member on Global Citizenship

    National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
    2023.04-Current(2 years)
    Catalyze discussion regarding the learning needs of students in schools and colleges from global contexts, supporting instructional strategies for teachers of these students.Drive initiatives which strengthen the teaching of world Englishes in global contexts as well as in North American schools and colleges, while encouraging the integration of strategies for intercultural understanding within schools and colleges. Write blog contributions for the NCTE Global Citizenship online publication.
  • Independent Consultant

    Independent Education Consultant
    2022.08-Current(3 years)
    Consulting with a variety of human rights education organizations, including Human Rights Education Associates, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Generation Human Rights, Human Rights Educators USA, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and more.
  • Co-Director of Projects

    Generation Human Rights, Inc.
    2021.10-2023.07(2 years)
    Catalyzed development of projects from ideation/conceptualization to launch and multi-year scaling.Collaborated with stakeholders, funders, partners, authors, and editors to optimize program design and project deliverables.Transcribed, coded, and analyzed interviews from individuals living in current/post conflict regions such as Bosnia/Herzegovina, Rwanda, Afghanistan, and drafted thematic memos on findings to develop human rights centered curriculum. Researched, edited, and developed web-based, multimedia curriculum, rooted in human-centered, social-emotional, conflict resolution learning methodologies.Led trainings/workshops for educators, ensuring effective implementation of human rights focused curriculum. Researched the contexts and conditions in which peace develop and the practices which support continued realization.Drafted concept notes, statements of work, conference proposals, budget plans, pitches, and other project communication materials for donor stewardship/engagement, fundraising, and submissions.
  • Human Rights Education Consultant

    The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
    2023.05-2023.05
    Consulted with HREA to coordinate survey input from intergovernmental organizations, national human rights institutions, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders for Phase Five of the World Programme for Human Rights Education.Collected, coded, cleaned, and analyzed data from survey results and metrics to identify and produce thematic memos/one-pagers on findings.Drafted, edited, and finalized briefing report and recommendations for High Commissioners Office.
  • International Education Specialist / Consultant

    Council of Europe
    2022.04-2022.04
    Reviewed the implementation of the Council of Europe’s Charter on Educating for Democracy/Human Rights. Identified and addressed successes and challenges in carrying out EDC/HRE in a (post) pandemic context on issues related to gender equality, combating violence against women, children’s rights, youth policies, and more. Generated proposals for further development on sustainability of programs, supporting exchange and cooperation between stakeholders and strengthening cross sectoral dialogue.
  • Program Associate

    Human Rights Education Associates (HREA)
    2021.01-2022.01(a year)
    Sourced keynote speakers, human rights leaders, and inter-government organizations in various countries/regions around the world to facilitate online educational programming on topics related to economics, politics, and anthropology of human rights education. Completed SWOT analysis to evaluate future viability of programs on an international scale, while managing existing plans. Organized and facilitated international programs and events in collaboration with human rights leaders and inter-government organizations in various countries/regions around the world. Managed multimedia content development for social media accounts while measuring and tracking data analytics to increase engagement and global reach by utilizing trending technologies and design tools such as Canva, Instagram, Twitter, and more.
  • International Educator / English Literature Teaching Faculty

    Seoul International School
    2016.01-2022.01(6 years)
    Conducted needs analysis to determine gaps in learner achievement and launched program initiatives accelerating learner outcomes.Liaised and communicated with students, families, and administration maintaining relationships focused on learning objectives. Researched/facilitated professional learning opportunities focused on best practices in theories, pedagogy, and learning methodologies. Designed program materials to optimize student performance, including leveraging digital platforms, technologies, and LMS systems for virtual and e-learning environments.
  • Curriculum Writer

    Mool Sustainability Research and Training Center, Kashmir
    2020.01-2021.01(a year)
    Researched and developed conflict resolution curriculum rooted in social-emotional, human-centered pedagogical theories and mindfulness practices supporting the flourishing of peaceful communities within the ongoing and protracted conflict region of Jammu/Kashmir.
  • International Educator / Head of IB Language and Literature Department

    Academia Cotopaxi
    2014.01-2016.01(2 years)
    Oversaw and designed an arc of learning, curating culturally responsive, student-centered courses backed by research-driven methods of differentiation, in multicultural environments, strengthening departmental outcomes and learner achievement as a result. Identified baseline and endline psychosocial and social-emotional competencies through survey metrics designed to measure program success and made recommendations for program pivots, accelerating program impact by leveraging data collection and analytics.
  • International Educator / World History & World Literature Teaching Faculty

    Dalian American International School
    2011.01-2014.01(3 years)
    Led the innovative end-to-end development and facilitation of instructional content aligned to organizational mission and vision. Researched and adopted trending pedagogical practices to tailor materials to the needs of the population, and revamped departmental goals to promote academic success of students as a result.
  • English Language & Literacy Specialist

    Duval County Public Schools
    2008.01-2011.01(3 years)
    Led the implementation of research driven pedagogical praxis focused on educational theories of cultural relevance within multicultural environments, and captured gains in accelerated learner achievements as a result.
  • Art Consultant

    R. Roberts Gallery
    2007.05-2008.05(a year)

Educational experience

  • Teachers College, Columbia University

    English Education master of arts - ma
  • University of North Florida

    English Language and Literature, Minor in Political Science bachelor of arts - ba
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