Seth Jernigan
Little Rock
Summary
Committed to continuous growth professionally, instructionally, and personally. Brings a high standard of professionalism to every role and approaches leadership as a responsibility, not a title. Driven by a genuine desire to build programs, develop people, and create conditions where students and staff can thrive. Focused on becoming the kind of leader who makes the institution around them better every day.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Collegiate Academy/Concurrent Credit Coordinater
Estem Public Charter School
2025.06 - Current
- Brought Accuplacer testing in-house, reducing costs for students and increasing institutional control over the testing process
- Developed a proactive testing pipeline starting in 8th grade to reduce reliance on after-school testing sessions
- Maintained ongoing communication with students and parents, fielding questions and guiding families through the concurrent credit process
- Expanded and sustained the partnership with UA Little Rock to broaden available college-level programming for students
Classroom Teacher
Estem Public Charter School
2018.07 - Current
- Built strong rapport with students across junior high and high school settings
- Taught 8 different subjects, demonstrating adaptability and broad instructional range
- Maintained excellent classroom discipline through culture and high expectations
- Consistently grew students academically and personally
- Produced strong AP exam scores reflecting rigorous, college-level instruction
EMentoring District Coordinator
Estem Public Charter School
2023.08 - 2025.05
- Helped develop a district-wide mentorship program pairing novice teachers with veteran coaches
- Oversaw program implementation and monitored the progress of novice teachers
- Supported new educators in building classroom skills, routines, and professional practice
Education
Master of Science - Educational Theory And Practice
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR2022-08
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences With Licensure
Harding University
Searcy, AR2017-12
Skills
- Program Development — Built and scaled programs from the ground up, including a district-wide mentorship initiative and a Collegiate Academy with institutional university partnerships
- Instructional Leadership — Demonstrated ability to develop teachers, not just students, through structured coaching and mentorship systems
- Systems Thinking — Designed proactive pipelines and tracking processes that reduced inefficiency and expanded access for students
- Relationship Management — Cultivated strong working relationships with students, parents, veteran teachers, novice teachers, and university partners
- Cross-Level Adaptability — Taught and led effectively across junior high and high school, across 8 subjects, and across classroom and administrative roles
- Data & Accountability — Monitored novice teacher progress and student eligibility with attention to outcomes and continuous improvement
- Communication — Consistently served as a clear, reliable point of contact for families, staff, and institutional partners
- AP & College Readiness — Demonstrated record of preparing students for rigorous college-level coursework and high-stakes assessments
Timeline
Collegiate Academy/Concurrent Credit Coordinater
Estem Public Charter School
2025.06 - Current
EMentoring District Coordinator
Estem Public Charter School
2023.08 - 2025.05
Classroom Teacher
Estem Public Charter School
2018.07 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Theory And Practice
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences With Licensure
Harding University