Jane Walther, EdD

Experience

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  Sun Valley Community School

  Aug 1996 - Jul 1998

  French Teacher

  • Designed and delivered lesson plans for high school-level French in a part-time position.

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  Riverstone International School

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2007

  World Language Department Chair

  • Supervised 8 language teachers in curriculum development and delivery of instruction.• Evaluated and approved the scope and sequence of curricula for 5 languages across grades PreK-12 to ensure horizontal and vertical alignment and transition from Grade 12 to postsecondary institutions. • Led department through successful accreditation process and IB authorization site visits.• Led weekly meetings to work toward departmental and divisional goals, collaborate on school initiatives, and facilitate continual improvement.• Managed the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and physical resources. Show less

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  Riverstone International School

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2010

  • Developed International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for French 6-12 and English Language Learning 9-12.• Delivered instruction in a learner-centered environment that included instructional strategies for diverse learners, performance-based assessment, and constructive feedback to maximize engagement and learning. • Designed high school curriculum for school’s first ELD program and provided academic support to culturally and linguistically diverse non-native students of English from 12 countries.

  • French Teacher

    Aug 1999 - Aug 2010

  • English Language Development (ELD) Teacher

    Aug 2003 - Aug 2007
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  Boise State University

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2009

  Graduate Assistant

  • Provided assistance to professors that included conducting research and communicating with prospective doctoral students, while pursuing doctoral degree.

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  Blaine County School District

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2016

  International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) Coordinator

  • Spearheaded the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for 1000+ students at Wood River Middle School and High School, resulting in authorization of the first public schools in Idaho to offer the IB MYP.• Collaborated with 120+ teachers and administrators throughout a six-year implementation process to increase rigor and academic standards in all subject areas in grades 6-12.• Reviewed and evaluated secondary curriculum for 8 subject areas across 5 grade levels, including scope and sequence, Idaho Core Standards, and IB MYP assessment tasks and criteria.• Mentored and supported new and returning teachers through classroom observations, instructional coaching, and feedback on delivery of IB-inspired instruction.• Conducted needs assessments and delivered professional development workshops.• Educated constituents on IB compliance, changes to board policies, and progress of strategic planning through presentations at departmental, all-staff, district meetings.• Acted as MYP spokesperson on District Leadership Team and collaborated with department chairs and administrators to ensure school-wide implementation.• Developed institution-wide policies on language, assessment, inclusion, and academic honesty. Show less

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  One Stone Inc.

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Infrastructure Director

  • Developed organization-wide infrastructure for curriculum development, assessment measurements, and grant management at an innovative startup school.• Supervised academic coaches in all subjects in grades 10-12 in developing standards-based curriculum, delivering individualized instruction, and designing measurements to evaluate students' academic progress and social-emotional growth.• Engaged with nationally recognized educational experts regarding school innovation, student agency, college and career preparation, community partnerships, and grant opportunities, as member of leadership team.• Was responsible for the development and oversight of grant management system: led team meetings on research, writing, application, and implementation of local, state, and national grants; worked closely with financial director to organize and maintain budget.• Developed strategic plan, admissions criteria, credit requirements, and transfer policies in collaboration with committee members and administration.• Coached teams of students throughout the design thinking process to develop solution-based approaches to solving real-world problems. Show less

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  The Gulch Wine Room

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Strategist

  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies by managing website, coordinating social media and overseeing production and distribution of newsletters. • Organized promotional events and grew community partnerships.

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  Education Northwest

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  Program Administrator

  • Provided research skills and project management support to research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects across Education Northwest.• Served as project manager and logistics coordinator for new and recurring initiatives, including Idaho Superintendents Network, professional development workshops, state standard reviews, and literacy cooperatives throughout the Northwest.• Collaborated with stakeholders including teachers, school administrators, district leaders, and institutions of higher education to achieve project outcomes. Show less

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  Huntington Learning Center

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

  Teacher/Tutor

  Provide 1:1 instruction for elementary students in reading, writing, and math.

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  Boise School District

  Aug 2023 - now

  French Teacher