Elise Joyner
Elementary Teacher
Summary
Passionate teacher dedicated to fostering a social-emotional, trauma responsive classroom built on positive relationships and community. Highly skilled at motivating students by creating engaging, student-driven instruction. Trained in the PLC results cycle and strong collaborator.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
5th Grade Certified Teacher
Harbor Point Elementary School
Saratoga Springs, UT
05.2021 - Current
- Opened a new school- developed school culture, policies, and procedures
- Managed an in-person class of up to 34 ten-year-old students
- Collaborated closely with instructional coaches and administration to set specific routines and procedures for students with varied behavioral challenges
- Practiced and studied new instructional programs- LETRs, 95% Literacy,Wonders, iReady Mathematics, Acadience Literacy Testing
- Implemented PLC training from Solution Tree individual coaching and conferences
- Developed common assessments and instructional material with grade-level team members
- Created a socially/emotionally responsive and trauma responsive classroom environment based in relationships and community
- Facilitated after-school student drama club
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
5th Grade Certified Teacher
Sage Hills Elementary School
Saratoga Springs, UT
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed curriculum for and managed a class of 28 in-person students
- Developed curriculum for and managed a class of 7 online only students
- Collaborated closely with instructional coaches to record data, stage academic interventions, and refer two students for additional resource assistance
- Differentiated lessons to meet the individual needs of specific students
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills
- Created an engaging classroom environment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 06.2022 - 06.2024
BS - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah 08.2014 - 04.2020
Skills
Arts Integration: Trained in integrating arts into a general education classroom to foster student learning of core curriculum
Communication: Delivered daily to weekly communication with parents based in academics, behavior, successes, and supports
Collaboration: Active participant in semi-weekly team PLC meetings with grade level team and school supports
ESL- English as Second Language
Technical Skills: Google supported solutions, Apple products, Chromebooks, ability to learn new technology easily
Social-Emotional Learning training
Certification
Utah State Teaching License - Current
Publications
Sarah K. Clark, Lorilynn B. Brandt & Elise Joyner (2023). "Examining the Effects of Integrated Science and Literacy Instruction on Second Graders' Reading Comprehension, Reading Motivation, and Ability to Write Science Informational Texts."
Timeline
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Brigham Young University
06.2022 - 06.2024
5th Grade Certified Teacher
Harbor Point Elementary School
05.2021 - Current
5th Grade Certified Teacher
Sage Hills Elementary School
05.2020 - 05.2021
BS - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
08.2014 - 04.2020