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Working alongside an Account Executive, Jessica supported lead generation, discovery, demonstrations, proposals, negotiations, renewals, and Salesforce\-based pipeline management for core ELA, math, science, and social studies curriculum\. She carried a $10\.9 million quota and had achieved $10\.7 million by August before a company\-wide layoff of supporting roles she was on track to exceed quota\. Jessica also helped close a $6 million, seven\-year curriculum agreement with Ontario Montclair School District\. Her background includes professional learning and educational consulting with Curriculum Associates, where she supported K–8 diagnostic and instructional programs, district implementations, customized professional development, coaching, data use, and equitable access\. Earlier, Jessica led lower\-elementary education at Monty’s Montessori Academy, overseeing three Kindergarten\-through\-sixth\-grade classrooms and authoring the kindergarten curriculum\. ## Highlights - Supported the full K–12 curriculum sales cycle at Imagine Learning across San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial counties, including lead generation, opportunity development, discovery, demonstrations, proposals, negotiations, renewals, and customer relationship development\. - Carried a $10\.9 million sales quota at Imagine Learning and achieved $10\.7 million by August before a company\-wide layoff of supporting roles she was on track to exceed quota\. - Helped close a $6 million, seven\-year curriculum agreement with Ontario Montclair School District\. - Sold and supported core K–12 ELA, math, science, and social studies curriculum solutions\. - Managed Salesforce CRM pipeline data, detailed quotes, sales\-activity tracking, and reporting for sales planning\. - Conducted targeted email, phone, virtual, and in\-person outreach and represented Imagine Learning at Southern California education conferences and trade shows\. - Partnered with marketing and sales leadership to refine market messaging and sales materials for Southern California’s K–12 education market\. - Delivered customized professional development and on\-site coaching for teachers, instructional coaches, and district leaders as a Curriculum Associates Professional Learning Specialist\. - Supported Curriculum Associates curriculum adoption from pilot phases through full district\-wide implementation, using feedback and data analysis to refine instruction\. - Built expertise in Curriculum Associates Diagnostic and Instruction programs and supported equity\-focused professional learning, instructional quality, and accessibility\. - Delivered K–8 online diagnostic and instructional program training as a Curriculum Associates Educational Consultant, including customized workshops, lesson\-planning support, pacing, data analysis, and implementation coaching\. - Led three lower\-elementary classrooms serving Kindergarten through sixth grade at Monty’s Montessori Academy\. - Implemented and adapted the North American Montessori Center curriculum, authored the kindergarten curriculum, and planned annual STEAM\-focused summer programs at Monty’s Montessori Academy\. - Organized professional development for Monty’s Montessori Academy faculty and staff and served on the school’s WASC Accreditation Committee\. - Holds a Master in Education, Society, and Culture from the University of California, Riverside a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies focused on Children’s Learning and Development from the University of Massachusetts Amherst an International Montessori Teaching Diploma and an Associate degreein - Early Childhood Development from Vanguard University of Southern California\. ## Experience - **Sales Associate at Imagine Learning** (2025\-06\-01–2026\-08\-01) — ● Worked closely under an Account Executive to support and drive the entire sales cycle for core TK–12 ELA, math, science, and social studies curriculum across the San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial County area\. ● Collaborated directly with the Account Executive on lead generation, opportunity development, proposal creation, contract negotiation, and renewals to achieve and exceed territory sales targets\. ● Managed Salesforce CRM to maintain accurate sales pipeline data, develop detailed quotes, track sales activities, and generate reports for strategic sales planning\. ● Conducted targeted outreach through email, phone calls, virtual meetings, and in\-person events to identify new business opportunities and foster strong relationships with district leaders and administrators\. ● Co\-presented product demonstrations and discovery conversations with key K–12 decision\-makers, effectively communicating the value of Imagine Learning’s core and supplemental curriculum solutions\. ● Represen - **Professional Learning Specialist at Curriculum Associates, Southern California Team** (2024\-01\-01–2025\-07\-01) — ● Presented and supported the adoption of core and supplemental curriculum during pilot phases and full district\-wide implementations\. ● Developed and maintained expertise in Curriculum Associates’ Diagnostic and Instruction programs to align solutions with district goals and student outcomes\. ● Delivered customized professional development and on\-site coaching to teachers, instructional coaches, and district leaders to promote effective curriculum use\. ● Collaborated with schools and districts to ensure successful implementation, incorporating feedback and data analysis to fine\-tune instructional practices\. ● Supported equity\-focused professional learning initiatives that improved instructional quality and accessibility\. ● Partnered with district leaders to monitor program progress, address challenges, and optimize learning strategies\. ● Stayed current with education trends, best practices, and assessment tools through continuous professional growth opportunities\. - **Educational Consultant at Curriculum Associates, Southern California Team** (2023\-04\-01–2024\-01\-01) — ● Developed deep knowledge of Curriculum Associates’ online diagnostic and instructional programs for grades K–8\. ● Coordinated and delivered on\-site product training and professional development for teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches\. ● Customized workshops to address participant needs while maintaining program fidelity\. ● Provided targeted professional development to support equitable implementation of programs\. ● Assisted educators with lesson planning, pacing, data analysis, and instructional application\. ● Collaborated with school leaders to evaluate implementation progress and resolve challenges\. ● Participated in ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional growth opportunities\. ● Maintained detailed training records and completed assignments in a timely manner\. ● Demonstrated professionalism in all customer and stakeholder interactions\. - **Elementary Director and Lead Teacher of Lower Elementary at Monty’s Montessori Academy** (2016\-08\-01–2023\-04\-01) — ● Implemented and adapted the North American Montessori Center curriculum to meet student needs\. ● Organized and facilitated professional development opportunities for faculty and staff\. ● Oversaw three elementary classrooms serving Kindergarten through Sixth Grade\. ● Designed, maintained, and enhanced classroom learning environments\. ● Supervised assistant teachers and instructional aides while supporting classroom management practices\. ● Communicated regularly with families regarding student progress, development, and behavior\. ● Assessed student growth and established individualized academic goals\. ● Planned and implemented seasonal enrichment programs, including annual STEAM\-focused summer programs\. ● Evaluated student performance through grading, assessment reports, and parent conferences\. ● Authored and developed curriculum for the kindergarten program\. ● Served as an active member of the school's WASC Accreditation Committee\. - **Assistant Preschool Teacher at Monty’s Montessori Academy** (2015\-01\-01–2016\-08\-01) — ● Maintained organized Montessori classroom environments\. ● Fostered a positive and engaging atmosphere that supported student learning and development\. ● Supervised students in classroom, playground, and restroom settings\. ● Led circle time activities and instructional lessons as needed\. ● Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for students\. ● Supported students in achieving developmental and educational goals\. ## Education - International Montessori Teaching Diploma — North American Montessori Center (2016\-01\-01) - Bachelor, Interdisciplinary Studies, with focus earned in Children’s Learning and Development — University of Massachusetts Amherst (2020\-01\-01) - Associate, Early Childhood Development — Vanguard University of Southern California (2015\-01\-01) - Master, Education, Society, and Culture — University of California, Riverside (2022\-01\-01) ## FAQ ### What does Jessica do? Jessica most recently worked as a Sales Associate at Imagine Learning, supporting the sale of core K–12 ELA, math, science, and social studies curriculum in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial counties\. She worked closely with an Account Executive through the full sales cycle and brings expertise in education technology, K–12 district sales, consultative selling, service, and change management\. ### What did Jessica do at Imagine Learning? At Imagine Learning, Jessica supported an Account Executive across lead generation, opportunity development, discovery, product demonstrations, proposal creation, contract negotiation, renewals, and relationship management\. She conducted outreach through email, phone, virtual meetings, in\-person events, and educational conferences and trade shows in Southern California\. Jessica also managed Salesforce CRM data, quotes, activity tracking, and reports used for strategic sales planning\. ### What were Jessica’s sales results at Imagine Learning? Jessica carried a $10\.9 million quota and had achieved $10\.7 million by August before being laid off as part of a company\-wide elimination of supporting roles\. She was on track to exceed quota\. ### What notable district deal did Jessica help close? Jessica helped close a $6 million, seven\-year deal with Ontario Montclair School District for district curriculum\. ### How does Jessica approach consultative sales? Jessica’s sales approach is consultative and emphasizes service and change management\. She supports buyers in understanding and experiencing curriculum solutions through discovery conversations and co\-presented demonstrations, while helping align solutions to district needs and priorities\. ### How did Jessica support customer relationships and sales strategy? Jessica built relationships with prospective and existing district customers, district leaders, administrators, and other K–12 decision\-makers\. She partnered with marketing and sales leadership to refine Southern California market messaging and sales materials, and stayed informed on EdTech trends, competitors, and evolving district priorities to inform customer success and sales strategy\. ### What did Jessica do as a Professional Learning Specialist at Curriculum Associates? As a Professional Learning Specialist with Curriculum Associates’ Southern California Team, Jessica presented and supported adoption of core and supplemental curriculum during pilots and full district\-wide implementations\. She delivered customized professional development and on\-site coaching for teachers, instructional coaches, and district leaders, and partnered with districts to monitor progress, address challenges, use feedback and data, and optimize learning strategies\. ### What curriculum and implementation expertise did Jessica build at Curriculum Associates? Jessica developed and maintained expertise in Curriculum Associates’ Diagnostic and Instruction programs so she could align solutions with district goals and student outcomes\. She supported equity\-focused professional learning designed to improve instructional quality and accessibility, while continuing to build knowledge of education trends, assessment tools, and best practices\. ### What did Jessica do as an Educational Consultant at Curriculum Associates? As an Educational Consultant on Curriculum Associates’ Southern California Team, Jessica developed deep knowledge of the company’s online diagnostic and instructional programs for grades K–8\. She coordinated and delivered on\-site product training and professional development for teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches\. ### How did Jessica support educators as an Educational Consultant? Jessica customized workshops to participant needs while maintaining program fidelity\. She provided targeted professional development for equitable program implementation assisted educators with lesson planning, pacing, data analysis, and instructional application collaborated with school leaders on implementation evaluation and problem\-solving maintained detailed training records completed assignments promptly and conducted customer and stakeholder interactions professionally\. ### What did Jessica do as Elementary Director and Lead Teacher at Monty’s Montessori Academy? As Elementary Director and Lead Teacher of Lower Elementary at Monty’s Montessori Academy, Jessica implemented and adapted the North American Montessori Center curriculum, oversaw three elementary classrooms serving Kindergarten through sixth grade, and supervised assistant teachers and instructional aides\. She designed and enhanced learning environments, supported classroom\-management practices, and organized faculty and staff professional development\. ### What were Jessica’s instructional and leadership contributions at Monty’s Montessori Academy? Jessica assessed student growth, set individualized academic goals, evaluated performance through grading, assessment reports, and parent conferences, and communicated regularly with families about progress, development, and behavior\. She authored the kindergarten curriculum, planned seasonal enrichment programs including annual STEAM\-focused summer programs, and served on the school’s WASC Accreditation Committee\. ### What did Jessica do as an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Monty’s Montessori Academy? As an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Monty’s Montessori Academy, Jessica maintained organized Montessori environments, fostered an engaging learning atmosphere, supervised students in classrooms, on the playground, and in restrooms, led circle time and lessons as needed, prepared nutritious meals and snacks, and supported students’ developmental and educational goals\. ### What is Jessica’s academic education? Jessica earned a Master in Education, Society, and Culture from the University of California, Riverside\. She also holds a Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus in Children’s Learning and Development, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst\. ### What additional credentials does Jessica hold? Jessica holds an International Montessori Teaching Diploma from the North American Montessori Center and an Associate degree in Early Childhood Development from Vanguard University of Southern California\. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/jessica\-gilfillan\-316975319