Andrew Ellis
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Passionate secondary school teacher with significant experience in developing and implementing engaging curriculum across various subjects. Skilled in creating inclusive learning environments that encourage student participation and foster academic growth. Successfully enhanced student performance through innovative teaching methods and individualized support. Committed to continuous professional development and collaboration with colleagues to improve school-wide educational standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by providing information about student progress and activities at school.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Tower Hill School
Wilmington, DE
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Provided one-on-one coaching on unique requirements of each position.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Held weekly practices to train and condition players.
- Conducted practices with conditioning, placement of players on defense, batting, bunting, base running and sliding.
- Devised and implemented successful game strategies.
- Evaluated players' abilities during practice sessions and made recommendations for improvement or advancement as appropriate.
- Created game plans, analyzed opponent strengths and weaknesses, and developed strategies for success.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
Learning Specialist
Ursuline Academy
Wilmington, DE
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Monitored student performance in order to measure academic growth over time.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Utilized technology-based resources to supplement instructional activities in the classroom.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Delivered feedback using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence in students.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each learner.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Prepared reports summarizing results from observations, assessments, conferences for review by school leadership teams.
Baseball Recruiting Coordinator
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Identified top talent.
- Academic Identification
- Cultivated lasting relationships with students and families.
- Assisted student-athletes with navigating the admissions process.
- Developed a filtration process for coaches to comb through recruits and make the best selection for Swarthmore College.
- Created multiple pieces of literature to provide for potential recruits
- Responsible for 2019, 2022, and 2023 recruiting classes
- In charge of advertising for and filling Garnet baseball camp ( Over 400 campers in 5 years)
- Engaged with more than 100 families nationwide, learning about them and potential Swarthmore Baseball recruits.
- Developed hybrid recruiting process through zoom during Covid pandemic
- Gave over 100 tours of the the Swarthmore campus through the recruiting process
Social Studies Teacher
St Edmonds Academy
Wilmington, DE
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Engaged in continuous learning about historical events, developments, and scholarly debates to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students in order to help them achieve their academic goals.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by asking open-ended questions during class discussions.
- Integrated technology into lessons when appropriate, such as using online resources or virtual reality simulations.
- Designed and implemented strategies for differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Created lesson plans focusing on world history, important historical figures and events that have impacted modern society.
History Teacher/ Learning Support Teacher
Salesianum School
Wilmington, DE
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Developed lesson plans to teach historical events, documents and figures in an engaging manner.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Assisted students in researching topics related to their assignments or projects.
- Applied many pedagogical methodologies to improve learning development among every type of student.
- Developed research assignments to encourage engagement through exploration of history.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
- Assigned tests, quizzes and group projects to assess growth of historical knowledge.
- Established adaptable and flexible teaching strategies to shift strategies according to learning environments.
- Created interactive activities and assessments to assess student learning of history topics.
Education
Certificate - Universal Design For Learning
Landmark College
Putney, VT07-2015
Certificate - Universal Design For Learning
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA07-2014
Bachelor of Arts - History And Eductation
Immaculata University
Immaculata06-2010
Skills
- Specialized instructional methods
- Instructional delivery
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Classroom management strategies
- Executive function support
- Collaboration with teachers
- Student advocacy
- Assistive technology
- Curriculum implementation
- Project-based learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Expertise in history
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Brandywine High School
08.2024 - Current
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Tower Hill School
11.2022 - Current
Learning Specialist
Ursuline Academy
08.2020 - 06.2024
Baseball Recruiting Coordinator
Swarthmore College
10.2017 - 12.2022
Social Studies Teacher
St Edmonds Academy
08.2016 - 06.2020
History Teacher/ Learning Support Teacher
Salesianum School
12.2012 - 06.2016
Certificate - Universal Design For Learning
Landmark College
Certificate - Universal Design For Learning
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - History And Eductation
Immaculata University
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