ELISA PEARSON
Groton
Summary
Teaching professional with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere. Known for crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering love for learning among students. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on achieving educational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
08.2024 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Literacy Tutor
Charles Barnum Magnet School
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of students.
- Encouraged students to find things to read individually to increase reading interest.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans in accordance with curriculums.
- Held group and individual reading discussions to assess student reading levels.
- Assigned homework to increase spelling, vocabulary and reading abilities.
- Served as a mentor for struggling readers, providing motivation and support to help them reach their literacy goals.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open communication regarding student progress.
- Enhanced reading comprehension for students by utilizing engaging and interactive teaching methods.
Building Substitute Teacher
Charles Barnum Elementary School
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Established high expectations for all learners, fostering a growth mindset that encouraged persistent effort toward academic goals.
- Provided individualized support to struggling learners, enabling them to reach their full potential academically.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and applying new techniques in the classroom.
- Boosted overall class performance by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated student success in standardized tests by providing targeted instruction and practice materials.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Building Substitute Teacher
Charles Barnum Elementary School
08.2014 - 10.2017
- Work with small groups of students grades K-5 who are reading below grade level, to teach them strategies and skills to progress one to two grade levels to get closer to grade level reading
- Utilize skills and strategies to introduce phonemic awareness, and phonics like letters and sounds to kindergarten students in a one on one or small group setting
- Implement and analyze frequent formal and informal assessments i.e., F&P Bass, Phonics decoding assessment, running records, heart word assessments, to monitor my student’s progress
- Keep daily intervention logs and notes to measure student growth and modify my lessons to meet student’s personal goals
- Analyze data from assessments and observations to form groups and lesson plans for instruction
- Planned and implemented lessons using a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Conducted virtual small group reading groups for first grade students, to assess and reinforce reading abilities and strategies
- Executed the needs of the building due to staff absences daily
- Helped learners of varying abilities obtain the tools and study skills to establish and obtain life-long educational goals
Building Substitute Teacher
Claude Chester Elementary School
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Planned and implemented lessons using a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement
- Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals
- Filled in for kindergarten teacher over months, including handling all assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline
Teacher Assistant
Cedar Brook Adventist School
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted elementary and secondary teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
- Graded assignments and tests, documented results and informed lead teacher and students of students' progress
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission
Teacher, K -2
Martin Barr Adventist School
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests
- Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic problems
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance
- Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
Education
Post- Baccalaureate Early Childhood Education Certification -
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MDSkills
- Adaptable Educational Planning
- Conflict Resolution Ability
- Adaptive Teaching Techniques
- Classroom Behavior Coordination
- Enhancing Literacy through Structured Approaches
- Collaborative Communication Skills
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Personalized Learning Style Analysis
- Student Engagement
- Enhancing Phonological Awareness
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Effective Solution Development
Certification
- 113 Early Childhood/Elementary Ed. N-3 and Special Ed. N-K License - 8/15/2024 -8/14/2025
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
08.2024 - Current
Literacy Tutor
Charles Barnum Magnet School
04.2022 - 06.2024
Building Substitute Teacher
Charles Barnum Elementary School
08.2019 - 04.2022
Building Substitute Teacher
Charles Barnum Elementary School
08.2014 - 10.2017
Building Substitute Teacher
Claude Chester Elementary School
02.2013 - 06.2014
Teacher Assistant
Cedar Brook Adventist School
08.2010 - 06.2011
Teacher, K -2
Martin Barr Adventist School
07.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Charter Oak State College
Post- Baccalaureate Early Childhood Education Certification -
Southern Connecticut State University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Washington Adventist University
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