Teresa Eldredge
Summary
Experienced gifted education specialist passionate about creating innovative learning opportunities that challenge advanced students to reach their full potential. Proven track record of directly instructing gifted learners, designing comprehensive enrichment programs, coaching teachers, and collaborating with colleagues to maximize learning outcomes for advanced learners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gifted and Talented Teacher Specialist
Jordan School District
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and taught sustainable K-6 pull-out enrichment program for 200 advanced readers focusing on critical thinking and complexity.
- Coached individual teachers and grade-level teams on implementing student-centered Socratic Seminars and differentiation strategies to maximize student learning.
- Designed Canvas course for school-wide collaborative conversation strategies, supported by individual coaching, classroom observations, and feedback.
- Delivered on-site professional development on differentiation techniques and enrichment strategies for gifted learners.
- Implemented enrichment programs including Math Olympiad, Monster Math Competition (grades 2-6), and Storyweavers to extend learning for advanced students.
Online ALPS Multigrade Teacher (Grades 1, 2 and 3)
Jordan School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed multigrade online classroom (grades 1-3) using Canvas LMS to serve gifted students during Covid-19 pandemic.
- Provided differentiated reading curriculum using depth and complexity frameworks, Junior Great Books, and advanced questioning techniques.
- Accelerated math learning by delivering instruction beyond grade-level curriculum standards.
- Created multimedia lessons integrating Zoom, video content, Flipgrid, and Nearpod for interactive learning experiences.
ALPS Gifted and Talented 3rd Grade Teacher
Westland Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Provided differentiated learning for students using research-based gifted and talented materials and strategies.
- Enhance student engagement for learning through the use of project-based learning, STEM activities, and inquiry based learning.
- Successfully, designed standards-based pretests and post tests to help determine student mastery.
Conference Speaker
Utah Association for Gifted Children
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Trained teachers on differentiating instruction using educational technology platforms including Nearpod, Flipgrid, Google Classroom, and Kahoot.
- Presented workshops on developing critical thinking skills and classroom rigor for 21st century learners.
- Delivered professional development on learning strategies including error analysis, compare/contrast, summarization, and evaluation techniques.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed) - Elementary Education
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Gifted identification and assessment
- Research-based gifted instructional strategies
- Differentiated curriculum development
- Inquiry-based instruction
- Teacher coaching and mentoring
- Professional development delivery
- Data analysis
- Instructional planning
- Collaboration and educator support
- Educational technology integration
Certification
Utah, Professional Educator License
Gifted/ Talented Endorsement
Instructional Coaching Endorsement
Other Related Experience
Conference Speaker, Utah Association for Gifted Children
2016-06-01 to 2019-06-30, UT,
- Trained teachers on how to differentiate for advanced learners critical thinking skills, increased rigor in the classroom, and technology.
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher Specialist
Jordan School District
08.2021 - Current
Online ALPS Multigrade Teacher (Grades 1, 2 and 3)
Jordan School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Conference Speaker
Utah Association for Gifted Children
01.2016 - 01.2019
ALPS Gifted and Talented 3rd Grade Teacher
Westland Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Master of Education (M.Ed) - Elementary Education
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
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