Janet Eldridge
Buckley,WA
Summary
Professional with a nearly 40-year teaching career in secondary English and Special Education. Strong skills in public speaking, writing, and editing. Committed to helping all students reach maximum potential.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Special Education and Visually Impaired
Sumner School District
Sumner, WA
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Taught and transcribed Braille materials
- Supported classroom teacher with visually impaired students, ages 0-21
English Teacher
Eatonville High School
Eatonville, WA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
English Teacher and Media Specialist
Chief Leschi Puyallup Tribal School
Puyallup, WA
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Taught secondary English classes
- Developed computer education curriculum
- Managed production of yearbook
- Developed business education curriculum and started DECA chapter
English Teacher
Federal Way Public Schools
Federal Way, WA
08.1990 - 06.2013
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of literary concepts.
- Started AP program at Federal Way High School
- Teacher on special assignment in assessment
Education
Principal Certificate - Educational Administration
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA08.1996
Master of Arts - Education: Reading And Language Arts
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06.1991
Bachelor of Science - English Education, Visually Impaired
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI08.1979
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Course Material Evaluation
- Graduate Teacher Supervision
- Writing Class Instruction
- Literature Debate
- Literary Works Writing
- Class Work Evaluation
- Textbook Selection
- Communication Class Instruction
- Proofreading and Editing
- Grant Writing
- Staff Recruiting
Additional Information
Professional Charity Auctioneer
Braille Certified
Timeline
Teacher, Special Education and Visually Impaired
Sumner School District
06.2016 - 06.2018
English Teacher
Eatonville High School
08.2015 - 06.2016
English Teacher and Media Specialist
Chief Leschi Puyallup Tribal School
08.2013 - 06.2015
English Teacher
Federal Way Public Schools
08.1990 - 06.2013
Principal Certificate - Educational Administration
Gonzaga University
Master of Arts - Education: Reading And Language Arts
Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - English Education, Visually Impaired
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor