Jennifer Tuff, Ph.D
Jennifer.tuff@gmail.com
May, 2025
EDUCATION
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Doctorate of Philosophy 2025
Dissertation Title: What is the effect of deliberate instruction of reading strategies in Biology on student self-efficacy?
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Masters of Education 2019
Thesis Title: Treatise: Are digital literacy programs delivering on promised benefits in their target classrooms?
California State University: Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 2007-2009
California Teacher Certification
Single Subject Teaching Credential
Areas of Authorization: Biological Sciences and Introductory Physical Education
California State University: Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Bachelor’s of Science 2004
Major: Kinesiology- Coaching and Sport Psychology
Minor: Psychology
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS/SECONDARY TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Science Department Chair and Biology Teaching Lead 2009-Present
North Side High School
Substitute Teacher, Long Beach Unified School District 2008-2009
Supervised students
Student Teacher, Huntington Beach Union High School District 2008
Developed syllabus and overall course structure, including weekly lab practicum, and administered all grades.
Head Track and Cross-Country Coach 2001 – 2007
Long Beach Unified School District
Provide as needed editorial support remotely, including developmental and copy editing of their internal online and printed documentation.
Summer Program Instructor
Upward Bound Programs, Texas Wesleyan University 2016-Present
Compile reports, including statistical and market trends, to track the growth of online shipping sales versus the primary offline practices.
School Year Tutor and Instructor
Upward Bound Programs, Texas Wesleyan University 2016-Present
Translated American-English external Web site content to French.
LICENSURE
Texas State Board of Educator Certification Life Science 8-12
Texas State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy EC-12
California Single Subject Preliminary Certification Biological Sciences
California Single Subject Preliminary Certification Foundational-Level General Sciences
AWARDS
Fort Worth Magazine Top Teacher 2023
Teacher of the Year- North Side High School 2021-2022
Shirley Gibson Chapman Scholarship, Texas Christian University 2021-2024
Student Teacher of the Year, California State University, Long Beach 2009
Malcom Oliphant Scholarship Recipient, CSU Long Beach 2008-2009
PUBLICATIONS
Tuff, J. E.., (2021), “Finding resilience as a teacher during and after COVID,” Corona Chronicles 3.0: Learning to Live Living to Lead with COVID, Varner, K., Scott, C., Ladd, S., Bickmore, S., Schrader, PG., & Murray, M.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Tuff, J. E.., Berlin, H. C., Read, H. B. (2018) Improving Content Understanding with Frequency and Relevant non-fiction reading. Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching November 2018, Fort Worth, Texas
Tuff, J.E., Read, H., Pederson, P. (2023) Our kids need paper! Increasing analog assignments for students in a digital landscape. Preparate: Educating Latinos for the Future of America by College Board April 2023, Los Angeles, California
Tuff, J. E.., Berlin, H. C., Read, H. B. (2023) Go Hybrid! Bridge digital and analog teaching and learning to improve student engagement and learning. National Science Teachers Association Conference October 2023, Kansas City, Kansas
Tuff, J.E. (2023) SSMA