Janai

Ederaine
1650 Hopewell RD Memphis, TN 38117 | Cell: (951) 264-6469| janai.u.ederaine@gmail.com


EDUCATION
John Hopkins, School of Education Baltimore, MD
Masters of Science in Education, focus in secondary English May 2018

Howard University, College of Arts and Sciences Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science, Sociology; Minor: English May 2014

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Freedom Preparatory Academy High School Memphis, TN
Special Populations Department Chair July 2016-Present
Provide professional development to thirty-five staff members on how to differentiate
instruction for students with disabilities and how to refer a child to receive Special Population
services
Manage and oversee the professional growth of three team members by providing daily classroom
observations and weekly instructional meetings
Head the RTI program which serves thirty students and aggressively grows their basic reading and
math skills by two grade levels
Initiate conflict resolution for parents displeased with their childs special populations
services

Freedom Preparatory Academy High School Memphis, TN
Founding Special Education Teacher July 2014-May 2016
Designed the structure for how students with disabilities are supported at the school
Managed and supported thirty students Individualized Educational Plans, ensuring they received
appropriate accommodations
Implemented two interventions that helped students successfully grow 1.5 years in reading

Teach For America- Teacher Memphis, TN
Grades K-8: Special Education June 2014-May 2016
Selected from over 40,000 applicants nationwide to join a leading teacher corps to serve two
years, providing quality education to children in underserved communities
Participated in rigorous training developing skills to achieve measurable goals and
substantial gains in student success
Wrote strategic lesson plans to drive student success in reaching daily objectives as well as
engaged in whole group professional development which consisted of seminars and
workshops

LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT
New Memphis-Embark Alumni Board Memphis, TN
Social Engagement Committee August 2016-Present
Organized annual brunch of two hundred people that helps to bring young professionals
together
Collaborated with team members to create budget for yearly events

Teach for America- Winter Summit Memphis, TN
Professional Development Presenter October 2016-Present
Facilitate professional development for forty plus fist and second year teachers on how to
write instructionally appropriate Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
Provide resources for teachers on best strategies to host IEP meetings


 Janai Ederaine
1650 Hopewell RD Memphis, TN 38117 | Cell: (951) 264-6469| janai.u.ederaine@gmail.com


New Memphis Institute Memphis, TN
Winter Cohort January 2016-April 2016
Attended six classes of professional development on how to be an effective leader
Created a two-minute pitch project for how Memphis is a great place to network and celebrate
young professionals

Howard University- Swim and Dive Team Washington, DC

Womens Team captain August 2012-May 2014
Served as captain of a thirty-member team, organizing events such as team dinners, volunteer
activities, and study sessions
Mentored underclassmen, assisting with their development as student athletes
Initiated the Little Bisons Program, an initiative designed to mentor elementary and middle school
students aspiring to become student athletes
Led our team to hold the highest grade point average of all athletic teams at Howard two
years in a row