Jody Whitehouse

Jody Whitehouse


Results-Driven Educator | Learning Experience Designer

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven curriculum developer and virtual educator with six years of experience building standards-aligned
learning experiences that drive measurable outcomes across fully remote K-12 environments. Skilled leader and
collaborator with experience mentoring educators. Committed to educational equity and inclusion, with
certifications in English Language Learning and Special Education and a background in Social Work. Experienced
leveraging AI tools to enhance content development and learning outcomes.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Curriculum Design & Development • Standards Alignment • Learning Objectives Writing • Assessment
Development • Differentiated Instruction • Educational Equity & Inclusion • Needs Analysis • AI-Assisted
Content Development • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Coaching & Mentoring • Remote Work & Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lone Star Online Academy

English Language Arts Content Lead  |  2026–Present

  • Design and develop standards-aligned curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials for a largescale virtual K-12 environment serving educators and learners across the organization.
  • Write measurable learning objectives, map curriculum to standards, and develop learning experiences that
    produce measurable outcomes for diverse learners.
  • Leverage AI tools — including Claude.ai, MagicSchool AI, and Canva — to streamline content
    development, enhance visual design, and improve workflow efficiency.
  • Manage multiple concurrent curriculum projects under tight deadlines, maintaining exceptional quality and
    consistency in a fully remote environment.

Lone Star Online Academy

Curriculum and Academic Specialist, 4th Grade ELA Team  |  2024–2026

  • Led a team of 10 educators through curriculum planning, development, and implementation of standardsaligned learning experiences.
  • Mentored 6 educators through coaching, hands-on feedback, and instructional support — building content
    expertise, design skills, and professional confidence.
  • Led the ELA Writing Team in the design, development, and implementation of TEKS-aligned writing
    curriculum, instructional materials, assessments, rubrics, and intervention resources.
  • Served as liaison between administration and instructional staff, communicating curriculum updates,
    organizational priorities, and process changes clearly and effectively.
  • Navigated new systems and platforms without formal training or guidance, independently troubleshooting
    and leading the team through successful implementation.
  • Delivered virtual ELA instruction in a fully online environment, designing and implementing standardsaligned curriculum, assessments, and digital learning resources.
  • Supported English Learners and students with IEPs through equity-focused, differentiated instructional design.

Texas Online Preparatory School

5th Grade Teacher  |  2020–2024

  • Designed and developed standards-aligned curriculum, assessments, and digital learning resources across all core subjects for a fully virtual environment.
  • Built differentiated instructional materials applying backward design and Bloom’s Taxonomy to sequence and scaffold content for diverse learners.
  • Used learner data to drive iterative improvements in instructional content and delivery.
  • Fostered an equitable, high-expectation learning community through strong relationships with students, families, and stakeholders.

Frisco ISD

Kindergarten Teacher  |  2019–2020

  • Delivered standards-aligned Kindergarten instruction across all core subjects — ELA, math, science, and social studies — in a student-centered classroom environment.
  • Implemented Lucy Calkins reading and writing curriculum, delivering structured literacy and phonics instruction through whole-group lessons, small-group differentiation, and word work centers.
  • Used assessment data to group learners, adjust pacing, and identify students needing additional support or intervention.
  • Served as grade-level Science Coordinator, supporting curriculum alignment and instructional planning across the Kindergarten team.

LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES

Canva • Screencastify • Claude.ai • MagicSchool AI • ChatGPT • Microsoft Office Suite • Canvas LMS •

Zoom • Articulate 360 (learning) • Google Workspace (learning) • Nearpod • IXL • Classkick

EDUCATION

Teacher Certification Program  —  University of Texas at Dallas | 2002-2004

Bachelor of Science in Social Work  —  Stephen F. Austin State University | 1995-2001

CERTIFICATIONS

Texas Core Subjects EC–6  |  English Language Learner (ELL)  |  Special Education EC–12