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Jean Ella PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE As an educator my goal is to team with students, parents, and other school staff to promote quality educational experiences that will help young people acquire the fundamental skills necessary for becoming productive members of the community. On a personal level, I want to motivate my students to explore and expand their unique potentials and accomplish their own, individual goals.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION M.S., Special Education, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, Summer, 1989 Oregon Standard Teaching Certificate with Standard Handicapped Learner K-12 and Basic Physical Education Endorsements; valid through October 22, 2002 M.S. Ed., Exercise Physiology, Oregon State University, Spring, 1979 B.S., Physical Education and Biology, Texas Tech University, Spring, 1972
HONORS Eugene 4J School District. Invited to participate in the "Club 4J" program. Selected professional staff working to refine our skills as we prepare to provide professional development opportunities for other teachers. Chosen by the University of Oregon Special Education/MH Teaching Program to be honored as a Mentor Teacher by Phi Delta Kappa. Sweet Home High School. Nominee for high school Teacher of the Year, recognition by staff for exemplary teaching. Oregon State University. Dual Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Physical Education and Educational Media. First woman to backpack from Mexico to Canada along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Featured in Northwest Women magazine for my nonprofit, adventure education business. Texas Tech University. Mortar Board; President, Physical Education Honorary Society; Biology Honorary Society; Student Body Legislator; Dean's Honor List.
TEACHING Resource Teacher/Case Manager, Churchill High School, Eugene, OR (1997 - Present). Supported Education Specialist/Teacher/Case Manager, Sweet Home High School, Sweet Home, OR (1989-1997). Adapted Physical Education Aide, Springfield Schools, Springfield, OR (1988). University, Community College and Adult Education, Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College, Corvallis, OR (1974 to 1986). Instructed physical education service classes, backpacking, orienteering, and winter survival. Assistant Instructor, Outward Bound, Portland, OR (Summer 1977). Middle School Teacher, Pasadena Independent School District, Pasadena, TX (1972-74). Taught physical education, health, history and math.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Employment Training Specialist, Open Door, Inc., Corvallis, OR (1986-88). Founder, Outdoor Program Director, Instructor, and Consultant; Wilderness Women, Inc., Corvallis, OR (1979-1986).
INTERESTS Rafting, climbing, backpacking, skiing, winter camping, photography, gardening, and travel.
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© 2002, Jean Ella
