Deborah Ellsworth
Bloomington,TX
Summary
Innovative educator and departmental manager with expertise in developing engaging plans, community relationships and ensuring compliance with state standards. Ability to research and provide accurate or various potential avenues/guidelines, organized, professional, work/maintenance orders, proper telephone etiquette, public relations and accuracy. Communication to parents, students and community members reflect teamwork. Implement new, various technology programs to monitor budgets and student academic growth. Known for effective assessment techniques and promoting a positive culture.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Education Teacher
Victoria ISD, Bloomington ISD, Edna ISD
Victoria ISD; Bloomington HS/MS; Edna HS
08.1986 - 05.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and student participation.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing tailored feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and share best practices.
- Enhanced school and district compliance with state academic passing guidance.
- Integrated technology into lessons to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers, offering guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies and assessment tools.
- Established strong partnerships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about student progress and needs.
- Maintained a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques and time management.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning and social adaptation.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
Disaster Program Manager
American Red Cross
Victoria
06.1996 - 07.2023
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, enhancing project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, aligning resources and timelines with organizational goals for optimal execution.
- Streamlined communication channels among departments, improving collaboration and information flow across projects.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
- Prepare 10 counties for potential devastating disaster. Provided assistance, guidance and action for these counties due to Hurricane Harvey.
- Established risk management frameworks, proactively addressing potential challenges to minimize project disruptions.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure service delivery met quality standards and aligned with project timelines.
- Maintain training and recruitment of volunteers to provide assistance to counties covered and assist with those volunteers assisting other states, etc.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions. There is always room for improvement.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and disaster response division.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Accountability with financial statue including general budget, material inventory, disaster budget, training budget along with maintenance and operation budget.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
Case Manager
Texas Department of Human Services
Victoria, TX
1981 - 06.1996
- Assessed client needs to develop tailored service plans.
- Coordinated with community resources to enhance support services.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Documented case notes ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Caseload for AFDC/FS (Aid to Families and Children/Food Stamps) averaged over 320 households with monitor months and renewal dates for benefits for 5 years.
- Caseload and services provided to Aged and Disabled/Adult Protective clients for 7 years.
- Caseload and unit secretary with Employment and Day Care for AFDC clients for 3 years.
- Led initiatives to streamline documentation processes enhancing efficiency across cases.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.
- Advocated for clients in legal settings, ensuring their rights were protected and voices heard.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Houston, Victoria, TX, US
VictoriaAssociate of Arts - Science Education
Victoria College
Victoria05-1977
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Adaptive learning
- Budgetary restraints for department
- Set goals and attain education goals
- Project-based learning
- Mathematics education and computation
- Knowledgeable about various new computer programs
- Data-driven instruction
- Recordkeeping
- Compliance
- Classroom management
Timeline
Disaster Program Manager
American Red Cross
06.1996 - 07.2023
Secondary Education Teacher
Victoria ISD, Bloomington ISD, Edna ISD
08.1986 - 05.2026
Case Manager
Texas Department of Human Services
1981 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Houston, Victoria, TX, US
Associate of Arts - Science Education
Victoria College