Janell Grenier
Nikiski
Summary
Enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly motivated educator with firsthand experience teaching English at Mount Edgecumbe High School, now seeking to transition my passion for student success into the Social Studies teacher role. As a Sitka resident, I am deeply invested in our school community and intimately familiar with MEHS’s unique campus culture, diverse student body, and academic expectations. Proven track record of fostering hard-working, inclusive classrooms where students feel supported and engaged. Eager to leverage my existing relationships with MEHS students and staff to deliver a dynamic, culturally responsive social studies curriculum that inspires critical thinking and civic engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA HS teacher
Mount Edgecumbe High School
Sitka
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions that promoted active student participation and critical thinking.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create integrated lesson plans that connected various subject areas and enhanced student understanding.
- Implemented educational technology to enrich learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and feedback sessions.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and progress to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Organized extracurricular activities to foster student involvement.
- Maintained a safe, orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Student Success Liaison
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Nikiski
08.2018 - 05.2025
- Coordinated educational program events, resulting in increased community engagement and participation.
- Facilitated communication between school staff and community stakeholders to strengthen partnerships for student success.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance student services and community resources, including job shadowing opportunities.
- Assisted in planning outreach programs that promoted community involvement in education.
- Organized feedback sessions to gather insights from parents and guardians for program enhancements.
- Developed informational materials that effectively supported district initiatives.
- Supervised classroom activities, monitoring student progress in online courses while providing academic guidance.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK07-2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
Universty of Alaska, Anchorage
Anchorage, AK01-1995
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- Mentorship and role modeling
- Student-centered learning
- Cultural competency in Alaska
Certification
- Alaska State Teaching License
- University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Graduate Licensure Program
Accomplishments
- Social studies praxis test - score 185
Timeline
ELA HS teacher
Mount Edgecumbe High School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Student Success Liaison
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
08.2018 - 05.2025
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Bachelor of Arts - History
Universty of Alaska, Anchorage