Jennifer Stringer
Professional Coach and Facilitator at BetterUp
Brooklyn, New York
Overview
Work Experience
Coach and Learning Experience Designer
2023 - Current
Currently ranking among the top 25% of professional coaches based on the Member Progress Index, I consistently demonstrate ongoing excellence and significant impact in my coaching services. I have the privilege of coaching managers and leaders from renowned companies such as Salesforce, Accenture, and Boeing. My work with BetterUp also includes designing dynamic digital learning experiences focused on leadership development, leveraging the power of AI to personalize the learning journey. I consistently exceed client expectations, with 90% of my clients reporting tangible progress towards their personal and professional goals through our tailored coaching sessions.
BetterUp develops an AI-driven platform that helps people and businesses grow personally and professionally through coaching.
Raised $570,014,699.00 from Mubadala Capital Ventures, Morningside Venture Investments, Sapphire Ventures, Wellington Management, SV Angel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Plus Capital and ICONIQ Growth.
Professional Coach
2024
Empowering individuals through change, transition and development at Right Management, a global leader in talent and career management. I focus on the whole person while leveraging Right Management's industry-leading methodologies and resources to provide tailored one-on-one coaching with ongoing support and motivation.
Innovation and Transformation Coach
2024
Coaching education leaders and organizations through change with agility and a focus on the whole person. I foster a culture of experimentation and innovation by drawing connections between behaviors, beliefs, and mindsets. Maintaining a clear focus on outcomes while remaining responsive to emergent needs. My coaching approach fully embraces that sustainable change unfolds over time and values the celebration of small wins throughout the learning and development process.
Founder and Managing Consultant
2017 - 2023
Square 32 was an agile consulting agency I founded and built exclusively for #EdTech and #Startup innovators. As the founder of the agency, I lead, shaped, and executed the vision, strategy, brand identity and agency product lines. In addition, I designed and executed business strategy and operational procedures from finance to HR, sales, marketing, and operations. In my client facing role as the Managing Consultant of the agency, I lead client engagements and relationships with a consultative, advisory approach and ensured project delivery. I drove agency profitability and kept client projects on time and on budget through resource allocation and project management.
Vice President of Creative Education and Business Strategy
2015 - 2017
Since 1980, CarrotNewYork has partnered with organizations who want to do good, helping companies, government agencies, and non-profits launch education-based, social responsibility programs where real impact takes place: in schools, at home, online, and in communities. Our creative education agency designs a variety of multifaceted outreach campaigns that can include educational content and curriculum, digital learning experiences, and marketing strategies. We specialize in areas like Health and Wellness, Financial Literacy, Environmental Issues, and other issues affecting young people and their families. As a member of the executive management team at CNY, I lead the development of the strategic plan for our company as we advanced our efforts in providing innovative education outreach. Supporting our goals, our team continually examined key components of our business: our clients, our end users, effective teaching and marketing practices, and the latest in design and digital education. In addition, I lead the members of our Education, Creative, Marketing and Business Development teams. I worked directly in business development; identifying potential clients, building partnerships, and writing and pitching compelling proposals to secure business. New Business and Client Accounts included Colgate, Feeding America, LifeTime Foundation, USDA FNS, and NYSED.
Educational Technology Coach
2013 - 2015
Drive and inspire innovation in numerous areas: Admissions, Administration, Communications, Instruction, and Professional Development Plan and deliver professional development on campus, city, state and national levels Conduct regular meetings with administrators, teachers, departments and teams to plan integration strategies Chairperson of Technology Strand for NYS Association of Independent Schools study Collaborative decision making and consensus building across technology team and campus Conduct Performance Assessments of faculty and staff members Engage in regular formal and informal professional development Social Media Management Manage expenses and evaluate software, hardware and applications; manage vendor relationships Create strategic plans, Pre-K-12 curriculum, and AUPs for innovative teaching and learning Execute MakerSpace lab including budget, experiential curriculum, teacher training Lead initiatives to support coding, programming and computational thinking in classrooms
Head Teacher
2012 - 2013
Technology Leader Curriculum Coordinator Professional Development Trainer Wrote and developed curriculum in the areas of Math and Language Arts Trained teachers in the use of innovative technology in their classrooms Implemented an experiential, STEAM, and project-based learning curriculum Utilized technology tools to enhance instruction and to document student performance Assessed student’s performance regularly through formal and informal assessments Utilized social media channels to connect with key stakeholders Worked collaboratively with a team to create a progressive and engaging curriculum
Teacher, Principal Intern and Technology Coordinator
2002 - 2012
Teacher of the Year Nominee 2010-2011, 2011-2012 Principal and Technology Leader Intern 2011-2012 Technology Presenter: State, District and Campus levels Curriculum Writer District Strategic Student Evaluation Committee Member Wrote and developed curriculum in the areas of Math and Gifted Education Developed digital district report cards and assessment tools Trained teachers in the use of innovative technology in their classrooms Served as a mentor teacher to student teachers Implemented project-based learning and experiential curriculum Utilized technology tools to enhance instruction and to document student performance Assessed student’s performance regularly formal and informal assessments Utilized social media channels to connect with key stakeholders Worked collaboratively with a team to create engaging curriculum Served students with special needs according to IEP’s
Highland Park Independent School District is committed to a tradition of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics.
Education
Master's Degree
2011 - 2012
M. of Ed
2004 - 2008
Interdisciplinary Studies
1998 - 2002