JENNIFER BRUSSOW
2216 Marvonne Rd.
Lawrence, KS 66047
Cell: (785) 764-6637
jbrussow@gmail.com
Education
Master of Arts, English Language Studies, August 2012
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
GPA: 3.97
Thesis: “Wundorlice hit hæleþ”: Organization and metatextual markers 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
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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/Research Assistant, 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
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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 postsecondary outcomes. 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 www.mimschools.org.
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.
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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 performance report]. 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 http://www.arizonatransition.org.
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 www.mimschools.org.
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’s In 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
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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 Max Kade Center
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
 Kansas State 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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