Janis V.
Bellon High-energy, experienced educator with exceptional
Aspiring Education
Administrator
PERSONAL INFORMATION
5970 Dry Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45252
713-569-3800
jvbellon@gmail.com
http://janisbellon.weebly.com
CERTIFICATIONS
Ohio:
• Principal, Grades 5-12 (Anticipated April 2021)
• Classroom Teacher, Integrated Language Arts,
Grades 7-12
• Classroom Teacher, English as a Second or Other
Language, Grades 7-12
Texas:
• Classroom Teacher, English Language Arts and
Reading, Grades 8-12
• Classroom Teacher, English as a Second
Language, Grades 8-12
EDUCATION
• Post-Baccalaurate Certificate, Principal Licensure;
University of Cincinnati, 2020
• Master of Education, Secondary English
Education; Louisiana State University, 2006
• Bachelor of Arts, English (Literature
Concentration), minor in Women’s and Gender
Studies; Louisiana State University, 2004
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
NASSP, ASCD, ASCDOhio, NCTE, OTESOL, OASSA
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Basic conversational abilities in French, beginning
knowledge of Spanish
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Suite and GSuite
for document creation, data collection analysis,
and stakeholder communication
• Experience and proficiency with various LMS
media for curriculum construction, organization,
and delivery, stakeholder communication, and
professional development rollout
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Proficient knowledge of curriculum theory and
adult learning theory
• Experience with conflict resolution, systems
management, workplace negotiation, and
delegation of duty.
curriculum development/management abilities, excellent
communication skills, and fervent drive to promote the
success of all students within public education.
EXPERIENCES
HAMILTON COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
ESOL Specialist and School Improvement Consultant, serving three
Cincinnati-area districts with urban, diverse student populations (Present)
KEY DELIVERABLES:
• Assisted with grant research/composition to acquire additional funding and staff
• Constructed website to push information to stakeholders for a district wide K-12
summer reading program
• Authored district-wide and on-demand professional development and curriculum
modules for various grade levels and targeted student groups, specifically to meet
individual campus need with gap closing goals, graduation rates, and standardized
assessment goals.
• Managed district-wide LEP compliance, including student plan management,
language screening, test scheduling, and stakeholder communication
• Acted as an academic coach on behalf of general education classrooms and LEP
inclusion classrooms, assisting with incorporation of instructional strategies to meet
the needs of all students
• Evaluated campus growth and recommended adjustments to district and campus
personnel using various data models and collection methods
FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Secondary English Teacher @ Stephen F. Austin High School, Sugar Land,
Texas: 2017-2018 Campus Teacher of the Year (2011-2018)
KEY DELIVERABLES:
• Restructured curriculum and summer reading programs for Grade 9 English to
meet needs of an extraordinarily diverse population of multiple ethnic,
socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds
• Aided in development/implementation of district-wide ELA/R curricula for general
and Pre-Advanced Placement classrooms, including standards analysis and
alignment, assessment modes, and reading/writing instructional delivery
• Authored campus-wide and district-wide professional development sessions
centered around instructional delivery, student engagement, technology/LMS
integration, and strategic content-specific planning, and data-informed decision
making
• Faculty representative on Diversity Committee, contributing to “No Place For Hate”
campus campaign and sponsoring student LGBTQIA+ student group
INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND REFORM IN EDUCATION
National Trainer/On-Demand Contract Consultant (2008-2018)
KEY DELIVERABLES:
• Led training of ELA/R content-specific faculty for unit planning and curriculum
integration using IbD Model, content-based mastery scoring systems, and skills-
based assessment strategies/implementation
• Served as curriculum editor for IRRE’s literacy curricula; composed and edited
presentations using best literacy practices and student engagement strategies
• Designed and composed various promotional materials
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Secondary ESL Teacher @ Lee (now Wisdom) High School (2006-2011)
KEY DELIVERABLES:
• Lead Teacher for a Small Learning Community, coordinating 26 teachers and 400
students regarding student behavior/discipline and teacher instructional growth
• Representative for multiple district curricula implementation and planning
consortia, providing input on curriculum consistency district-wide, horizontal
alignment, ESOL instruction, and media/literature enhancement
• Led teams on various dropout recovery initiatives to recover enrollment
 REFERENCES
Heidi M. Messbarger
School Improvement Consultant
Center for Urban Education Services
Hamilton County ESC
513-444-8925
heidi.messbarger@hcesc.org
Dr. Rizvan Quadri
Principal, Stephen F Austin High
School
Fort Bend Independent School
District
281-634-2000
rizvan.quadri@fortbendisd.com
Andrew Phillips
School Improvement Consultant
Center for Urban Education Services
Hamilton County ESC
513-325-0794
andrew.phillips@hcesc.org
Dr. Julie Broom
Principal, St. John Neumann
Regional Catholic School
Archdiocese of Atlanta Schools
770-624-9224
jbroom@sjnrcs.org
Paul Smith
Director, Center for Urban Education
Services
Hamilton County ESC
513-526-2875
paul.smith@hcesc.org
Tammy J. Metcalf
School Improvement Consultant
Center for Urban Education Services
Hamilton County ESC
937-470-4365
tammy.metcalf@hcesc.org
Hiawatha Francisco
Principal, The Midway School
Cincinnati Public Schools
269-876-1009
francih@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
James Zoller
Principal, Clifton Area
Neighborhood School
Cincinnati Public Schools
513-910-3516
zollerj@cpsboe.k12.oh.us