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Eli Dill

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary, middle and high school grade levels for students from over 14 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.

Over 16 years of classroom experience at elementary level. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing and math functions in student performance within set goal periods.

Experienced reading instructor using a variety of reading techniques from Reading Recovery, Science of Reading and Sylvan Reading among others.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher and Coordinator

New Century School
06.2019 - 06.2025
  • Worked with students who were newcomers to the United States.
  • Responsible for introducing students to the United States and the English language.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Hired and managed a team of ESL educators to work in elementary and secondary school.
  • Facilitated professional development to a whole scool staff.

Reading Recovery Teacher

District 196
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Worked one-on-one with first graders using Reading Recovery methodology.
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress.

Classroom Teacher, Grade 3

Four Seasons Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2018
  • Taught in both Language Academy and DHH classrooms. Integrated arts in reading and math. Co-taught with special education, English language, and art teachers.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Planned lessons, activities and field trips to cover all required course material.

Reading Specialist

Four Seasons Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Taught small groups of Gifted and Talented Students, worked with students on MCA prep, worked as the Student Assessment Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator, and facilitated PLCs presenting about student voice and choice and Digital citizenship.

Classroom Teacher, Grades 3 - 4

World Cultures Magnet School
08.2008 - 06.2012
  • Taught and grew in a close-knit learning community for the past 4 years. Modeled guided reading groups, small group math strategies lessons, and had a whole school walk-through of my RTI stations.

Classroom Teacher, Grades 1-3

Expo Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2008
  • Taught for nine years as a classroom teacher at Expo Elementary School, teaching mostly in a multi-age classroom.

Sylvan reading and math teacher

Longfellow Elementary School
09.1997 - 06.1999
  • Taught reading and math in a small group setting using the Sylvan system. Emphasis on teaching story elements, comprehension skills, critical thinking, and test taking strategies.

Norwegian Instructor

Concordia College
09.1981 - 05.1982
  • While completing my B.A., I taught two classes of beginning Norwegian to fellow students at Concordia College.

Education

Licensure K-12 - English as a Second Language

University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN
07.2007

Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction

University of St Thomas
St. Paul, MN
05.1995

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

College of St. Catherine
St. Paul, MN
12.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, English Literature

Concordia College
Moorhead, MN

Skills

  • Science of Reading
  • Reading recovery
  • ESL Module I and II SPPS
  • Cultural Competency
  • Responsible Classroom I & II
  • Writer's Workshop
  • Reader's Workshop
  • Thinking Math I and II

Fellowship

Received a Teacher’s Quality Enhancement fellowship to complete my licensure in ESL

Timeline

ESL Teacher and Coordinator

New Century School
06.2019 - 06.2025

Reading Recovery Teacher

District 196
08.2018 - 05.2019

Reading Specialist

Four Seasons Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015

Classroom Teacher, Grade 3

Four Seasons Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2018

Classroom Teacher, Grades 3 - 4

World Cultures Magnet School
08.2008 - 06.2012

Classroom Teacher, Grades 1-3

Expo Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2008

Sylvan reading and math teacher

Longfellow Elementary School
09.1997 - 06.1999

Norwegian Instructor

Concordia College
09.1981 - 05.1982

Licensure K-12 - English as a Second Language

University of St. Thomas

Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction

University of St Thomas

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

College of St. Catherine

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, English Literature

Concordia College

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