Jennie Ellis
Sacramento,California
Summary
Dedicated and innovative curriculum specialist with 15 years of experience in course and program development for wide variety of learners. Experienced presenter and professional learning designer. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with teachers and all stakeholders. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities and achieving multi-step goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional & Academic Specialist, Middle School
Pacific Charter Institute
07.2023 - Current
- Analyze student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Assist new teachers through comprehensive mentoring and ongoing support.
- Enhance teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
English Language Arts Program Specialist
Pacific Charter Institute
08.2008 - 06.2023
- Supported teachers in effective implementation of ELA curriculum and instructional tools.
- Organized and delivered virtual and in-person professional learning sessions to address district and site goals.
- Researched, identified, piloted, and coordinated adoption and implementation of core and supplemental curriculum.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and supporting subject matter expertise for courses,
- Negotiated contracts, delivery, and professional development plans with vendors.
Adult Education ESL Instructor
Discovery High School
11.2006 - 03.2007
- Taught multi-level multi-lingual students English literacy sills by implementing immersive activities and conversation practice sessions.
- Developed lessons related to American culture and customs to help students apply English skills accurately and appropriately in a variety of home, community, and workplace settings.
English and ELD Teacher
Natomas High School
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Taught 10th grade English and Beginning through Advanced ELD classes to students of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Structured lessons to meet the needs of all learners and addressed the California English-Language Arts Content Standards.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
English and ELD Teacher
Alameda Unified School District
08.1993 - 06.1998
- Taught a combined 5 years at both comprehensive high schools: Encinal HS and Alameda HS
- Designed curriculum and lessons for whole class and small group instruction to maximize student learning in grades 9, 10, 12, and Advanced ELD
- School site ELL Program Coordinator (1 year)
- Actively participated in and supported school-wide restructuring program
Language Arts Teacher
Verdese R. Carter Middle School
09.1991 - 07.1993
- Taught 6th and 7th grade Language Arts to in a diverse, urban setting.
- Designed an integrated literature-based language arts program using a variety of instructional methods.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CASingle Subject Teaching Credential - English And French
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CAMaster of Arts - English Pedagogy
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- Professional Learning
- Teaching Strategies
- Course Development
- Subject matter expertise
- Curriculum Adoption & Implementation
- Instructional Coaching
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Educational Technology
Certification
- INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING INSTITUTE (Instructional Coaching Group)
- BAY AREA WRITING PROJECT (Summer Open Training Program)
- EXPOSITORY READING AND WRITING CURRICULUM (1.0 and 2.0)
Timeline
Instructional & Academic Specialist, Middle School
Pacific Charter Institute
07.2023 - Current
English Language Arts Program Specialist
Pacific Charter Institute
08.2008 - 06.2023
Adult Education ESL Instructor
Discovery High School
11.2006 - 03.2007
English and ELD Teacher
Natomas High School
08.1998 - 06.2001
English and ELD Teacher
Alameda Unified School District
08.1993 - 06.1998
Language Arts Teacher
Verdese R. Carter Middle School
09.1991 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Berkeley
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English And French
San Francisco State University
Master of Arts - English Pedagogy
California State University - Sacramento
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