Karen K. Janke
VANCOUVER
Summary
Bilingual, bi-literate elementary school teacher with many years experience teaching students who are learning a second language, wether it be English or Spanish. Extensive experience in developing, implementing a Dual Immersion program model of 90/10. Active member of a design team, which has focused on ELL learners with regards to instructional strategies and language. Coaching experience, combined with developing and presenting professional development in various school settings. Experienced and successful at developing strong, collaborative relationships with my colleagues supervisors and parents.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Language Specialist
Evergreen School District
Vancouver, WA
09.2017 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with educators to assess and address language proficiency needs.
- Designed and delivered Professional development to enhance staff proficiency in language teaching methodologies.
- Implemented technology tools to support multilingual education initiatives.
- Modeled lessons in individual classrooms with Meaningful Access strategies
- Coached individual teachers to plan for language in lessons, WIDA standards, and Meaningful Access strategies.
Kindergarten Dual Immersion Teacher
Pioneer Elementary School, Evergreen School District
Evergreen School Distirict
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Implemented the 90/10 Dual Immersion program at Pioneer Elementary. I have been teaching Kindergarten DI at Pioneer for the past 3 years. Collaborated, implemented a successful program with the program coordinator and principal. I have also coached other Dual Immersion teachers in this program. I have been part of the interview process of hiring teachers for this program.
Kindergarten Dual Immersion Teacher
Boones Ferry Primary School
Wilsonville, Oregon
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with district personnel and Principal to implement a 90/10 Dual Immersion program. Taught a class comprised primarily of students who did not speak Spanish as their first language, using language acquisition strategies and GLAD strategies.
First Grade Elementary Teacher
Colegio Nueva Granada
Bogota, Colombia
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Taught a First Grade class comprised of primarily 2nd language learners. Collaborated with team members to create a curriculum that addresses grade level specific standards and benchmarks. Instructional strategies for learners of a second language were implemented.
Elementary School Teacher/ELL Coordinator
Qatar Academy
Doha, Qatar
01.1998 - 01.2007
- Taught PreK, Kindergarten and Grade One compromised of students who were second language learners. Served as the ESL Coordinator for grades K-3 and as an ESL teacher. Implemented and utilized the Primary Years program, for elementary, as we were an IB school. Developed and launched an inclusive ESL program for grades K-3.
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Pasco School District
Pasco, Washington
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Taught First and Second grade in a transitional bilingual program at Captain Grey Elementary in Pasco, Washington. Taught classes comprised of second language learners in Spanish in all academic areas.
Elementary School Teacher
The Columbus School
Medellin, Colombia
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Taught First grade to students who were comprised of second language learners in an international school setting, in Medellin, Colombia.
Education
Initial Administrative Licensure -
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon01.2003
Masters of Arts - Bilingual Multi-Cultural Education
Western Oregon State College
Monmouth, Oregon01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Oregon State College
Oregon01.1989
Skills
- Coaching with Teachers Grades K-5
- Active member of PLC's
- Designing and delivering PD focused on Multilingual Learners
Timeline
Language Specialist
Evergreen School District
09.2017 - 08.2025
Kindergarten Dual Immersion Teacher
Pioneer Elementary School, Evergreen School District
08.2011 - 06.2016
Kindergarten Dual Immersion Teacher
Boones Ferry Primary School
01.2009 - 01.2011
First Grade Elementary Teacher
Colegio Nueva Granada
01.2007 - 01.2009
Elementary School Teacher/ELL Coordinator
Qatar Academy
01.1998 - 01.2007
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Pasco School District
01.1993 - 01.1998
Elementary School Teacher
The Columbus School
01.1990 - 01.1993
Masters of Arts - Bilingual Multi-Cultural Education
Western Oregon State College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Oregon State College
Initial Administrative Licensure -
Portland State University