Jeri Lou Timmons-Tharp has over 30 years of experience as an English teacher, with a M.Ed. in Reading and Language Arts from Seattle Pacific University and a BA in English and Education from the University of Washington. She has taught at the high school and middle school levels in Monroe, Washington and Austria. Her experience includes serving as the English department head, academy leader, and participating in curriculum development committees. She is skilled in curriculum design, collaboration, communication, and incorporating standards into engaging courses for students in grades 6 through 12.

1. Jeri Lou Timmons-Tharp, M.Ed.
15104 51st
Dr SE
Everett, WA 98208
425.344.9652
Education:
M.Ed., Reading and Language Arts 1993
Seattle Pacific University
BA, English and Education 1983
University of Washington
Qualifications:
 Demonstrates skill in establishing effective student and staff relationships through
collaboration and mentorship
 Quality written and verbal communication with students, families, and staff
 Strong curriculum writing skills matching State Common Core standards and
student interests
 Successful reflective practices resulting in continuous professional growth
 Experienced leader with strong organizational skills and follow-through
 Knowledge of and skilled with effective teaching of language arts reading and writing
curriculum for students grades six through twelve
 Authorized College Board AP teacher in English Literature and Composition
Related Experience:
English Teacher
Sky Valley Education Center, Monroe School District
Monroe, Washington August 2009-present
Monroe High School, Monroe School District
Monroe, Washington August 1985–2009
Salzburg International Preparatory School
Salzburg, Austria, August 1983–May 1985
English teacher and SLP Consultant for Parent Partnership Program (PPP at
SVEC, 2009-present)
 Built PPP from a program with a part time English teacher into a two teacher team.
 Have designed curriculum for differentiated instruction for multi-age classrooms.
 Have designed curriculum for a myriad of interests and a myriad of purposes such as
courses teaching creative writing, college bound essay writing and technical writing
to literature courses incorporating research and overview in traditional World
Literature to Horror Literature or Literature and Film courses.
 Collaborated and coordinated with fellow teachers the Language Arts piece in the
creation of a STEM Academy.
 Worked closely with students and families on individual student learning plans.
English department head and PLC leader (Monroe High School 2003–2007)
 Worked subject matter alignment of curriculum.
 Organized and led department and PLC meetings.
 Participated and contributed in creating master schedule.

2. Academy leader (Monroe High School 2003–2006)
 Worked on cross-grade and subject matter alignment of curriculum
 Organized and led department, and Academy meetings
 Participated and contributed in creating master schedule for Academy and
scheduling Academy students in appropriate placements
Language Arts District Committee member (2004–2009)
 Reviewed materials and reported to building department for adoption of recent 10th
grade materials and curriculum
 Assisted in alignment of curriculum across grade levels
Building Leadership Team (Off and on since 1986, and consistently since 2003-2007)
 Coordinated academy and department communication to team and team
communication back to academy and department.
 Participated in coordination of Learning Improvement Days for school.
School Improvement Team (2004–2008)
 Assisted in establishment of school improvement team goals.
 Focused efforts of school improvement and staff development on building goals and
objectives.
Critical Friends Coach and Leader (2002–2005)
 Led protocols for Critical Friends meetings to assist in improvement of teaching and
learning.
 Coordinated meeting times and agendas for regular meetings.
Additional leadership trainings and responsibilities:
Completed the following trainings: Puget Sound Writing Program, Natural Helpers,
Total Quality Education, Advanced Placement for English Literature and
Writing exam, Socratic Seminar, various OSPI and District trainings
Served on the following committees: Attendance, Advisory, Culminating Challenge
Advisor for the following activities: Newspaper, Yearbook, Cheerleaders, Sophomore
Class
Mentor for new teachers since 1990