ALLISON WELLS ELLIOTT
Lewisville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Westlake Academy, recognized as an IBO PYP Teacher of the Year Semifinalist. Expert in collaborative curriculum development and data-driven instruction, fostering student agency. Skilled in utilizing technology tools like Google and Toddle to enhance learning experiences and build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 5 Transdisciplinary Teacher
Westlake Academy Charter International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
Westlake
08.2021 - Current
- Teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom
- International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Primary Years Program (PYP) Teacher of the Year Semifinalist 2022
- Facilitate PYP G5 Yearlong Exhibition Research
- Regular collaboration with colleagues, parents, students, community
- Plan Units of Inquiry
- Facilitate Table Tennis Club
- Contribute to weekly G5 Newsletter
- Collaborative Class Blog to facilitate reflections/global connections with stakeholders
- Grade level collaborative projects
- Reviewed and analyzed School Mission Statement and ATL Alignment
- Served on the ATL Process Committee for the IB Evaluation 2024-2025
- Participated in the professional book club, Agency to Action, for educators across the IB continuum
- Co-presented at the Texas I.B. Schools North Texas Roundtable - Led Exhibition in the PYP
- Facilitate small tutoring groups for differentiation across the curriculum
- Reinforce concepts and extend all students
- Analyze student data and set new goals with students
- Collaborate closely with the special education teacher to ensure student success
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Texas
08.2014 - 01.2021
- Planned, collaborated with colleagues, compiled and wrote documents (action plan) for R.E
- Good Elementary School's Self-Study for IB Reevaluation
- Worked to clear a variety of matters to be addressed at both campuses, Currently there are no matters to be addressed at either campus
- Implemented new enhanced PYP planners, IB planner curriculum writing, Scope and sequence writing using IB strands
- Facilitated and led the self-study process
- Conduct campus professional development during the school year and summer
- Meet regularly with IB Core Team and grade level teams/specialists to collaborate and write/ reflect on unit of inquiry planners
- Active in Texas IB Schools
- Participate in North Texas PYP Coordinators
- Assisted with design and implementation of digital growth portfolios with district technology department
- GT liaison
- Post student learning on social media with administrative team
- Participate in school and community events
- Build community partnerships
- Grade 3 PYP teacher 2017-2018 (Looped with students from second grade)
- Grade 2 PYP teacher 2016-2017 Self-contained
- Grade 5 PYP teacher 2014-2016, Directed and facilitated the yearlong process of Exhibition Research
Grade 5 teacher
American International School Dhaka (AISD)
Dhaka
08.2008 - 01.2014
- Guided students in frequent research using class set of MacBook Air laptops
- Class blog used regularly by students (http://5elliott.wordpress.com/)
- Facilitated student PYP IBO design of six-week unit of inquiry (Exhibition - an IB fifth-grade requirement)
- Grade 5 representative on PYP Reauthorization Committee Stage 1, 2, and 3 (to prepare for the IBO evaluation in 2014)
- School Climate Committee member (for self-study of the AISD's continued accreditation in the New England Association of Schools and Colleges)
- Math Scope and Sequence Committee member in 2013 (helped align AISD math standards and benchmarks more closely to the math strands of the PYP curriculum)
- Social Studies School Curriculum Analysis and Review Committee (2011-12)
- Action Research Committee member in 2010-11 (evaluated the PYP program and made recommendations for changes to faculty)
- PYP IB Initial Authorization Committee Grade 5 Educator member in April 2009
- Grade 6 Humanities teacher (Interdisciplinary English and Social Studies) in 2008-09
Language and Culture Coach and Coordinator
International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention
Bangladesh
12.1996 - 10.2010
- Monitored progress of adult language learners until language proficiency level reached fluency
- Trained tutors, helped arrange local language program for new hires coming from the United States
- Administered language proficiency assessments to those learning the local South Asian language
- Evaluated learners on proficiency to speak/read/write the local language
- Shared evaluation results with employees, and educated candidates on South Asian culture
- Traveled extensively (Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, India) to make home visits and attend and/or facilitate workshops for new adult language learners
Substitute Teacher
Grace International British School
Bangladesh
01.2003 - 01.2007
Private Tutor
01.1994 - 04.1995
- Tutored Coppell ISD students in the areas of mathematics and language arts (reading/writing)
Teacher
Coppell Independent School District
Coppell
01.1989 - 06.1993
- Taught pre-first grade (January-May 1989)
- Taught third grade (August 1989-June 1993)
- Attended CISD professional development and wrote integrated curricula units
- Resigned in good standing in June 1993 due to birth of first child
Student Teacher
09.1987 - 12.1988
- Student teacher in third grade and pre-first grade in Coppell ISD (Fall 1988)
- Junior student Teacher in third-grade classroom in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD (Fall 1987)
Education
Master of Science - International Graduate Program in Multidisciplinary Studies for Educators
State University of New York
Buffalo, NY12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Grades 1-8, Mathematics
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.1988
Skills
- Relationship building
- Morning Meeting
- Collaborative curriculum development
- Data analysis and data driven instruction
- Classroom management
- Instructional differentiation
- GT extension
- Facilitate student agency and action
- Technology skills: Google, Toddle, PowerSchool, Managebac, ChromeBook and Apple
Certification
- Lifetime Texas Teaching Certificate, Grades 1-8
- Lifetime Mathematics, Grades 1-8
- ESL Supplemental, 154, 12/31/30
- PYP Professional Development, 1-3
- Gifted and Talented Certified, 148+ hours (district)
Published Works
- G5 students spread awareness about vaccines were featured last week on CBS news, 04/01/25
- Texas IB Schools newsletters, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2020
- Blog featured in PYP Threads magazine for educators, Shared Field Trip Findings
- Voices of the Faithful, Book 2, Article published about daily experiences in Bangladesh
References
- Rod Harding, Former Principal at Westlake Academy, IB World School, Westlake, Texas, rharding51@gmail.com
- Dr. Agatha Paredes, Former principal at R.E. Good Elementary School, Carrollton Farmers-Branch ISD, Carrollton, Texas, aparedes@cfbisd.edu
- Buddy Echols, Former Coppell ISD Superintendent and Executive Director Region 10, woedotjr@gmail.com
- Richard Boerner, Former Superintendent at American International School Dhaka, Bangladesh, richard.boerner@graded.br
- Colleen Boerner, Former Librarian at American International School Dhaka, Bangladesh, cjboerner67@gmail.com
- Shahnaj Ahmad, Former Principal at R.E. Good Elementary, IB World School / Former Principal at Las Colinas Elementary, IB World School, ahmads@cfbisd.edu
- Megan Moulton, Former Librarian at R.E. Good Elementary, IB World School, mbmystic@aol.com
- Holley Greeson, International Mission Board Colleague and friend, hegreeson@hotmail.com
- Julie Dial, Friend, Jdtri@me.com
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Golden Key National Honor Society (University of North Texas, Denton)
- Dean's Honor Roll (University of North Texas, Denton)
Ib Professional Development
- PYP Local and Global Inquirers, 06/01/21
- PYP C3 Building for the Future, 10/01/20
- PYP Coordinator Training, 07/01/19
- New Orleans IB Global Conference, 07/01/19
- Leading the PYP, 06/01/18
- Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning, 05/01/17
- Exhibition, Level 3 Certification, 11/01/11
- Action in the PYP, Level 2 Certification, 09/01/10
- Making the PYP Happen, Level 1 Certification, 11/01/09
Timeline
Grade 5 Transdisciplinary Teacher
Westlake Academy Charter International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
08.2021 - Current
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
08.2014 - 01.2021
Grade 5 teacher
American International School Dhaka (AISD)
08.2008 - 01.2014
Substitute Teacher
Grace International British School
01.2003 - 01.2007
Language and Culture Coach and Coordinator
International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention
12.1996 - 10.2010
Private Tutor
01.1994 - 04.1995
Teacher
Coppell Independent School District
01.1989 - 06.1993
Student Teacher
09.1987 - 12.1988
Master of Science - International Graduate Program in Multidisciplinary Studies for Educators
State University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Grades 1-8, Mathematics
University of North Texas
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