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Elissa Rushton

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Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Kerr Connect, excelling in classroom management and collaborative communication. Enhanced student growth through data-driven assessments and fostered strong relationships with families, significantly increasing parental involvement. Committed to continuous professional development and effective lesson planning, ensuring exceptional support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Kerr Connect
03.2016 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Coordinated with support staff such as speech therapists and occupational therapists to ensure comprehensive services were provided for exceptional children.
  • Utilized data-driven decision making to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching strategies and adapt instruction as needed, resulting in continuous growth for students.

Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Wake County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2010
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • was case manager for resource, self contained students
  • collaborated with SLPs, OT's, PT's, EC teachers and audiologists

Education

Bachelor of Science - Deaf Education (k-12) And Elementary Ed (k-6)

Barton College
Wilson, NC
05-2004

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Building professional connections
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative communication with parents
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student assessment

Timeline

Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Kerr Connect
03.2016 - Current

Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Wake County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Deaf Education (k-12) And Elementary Ed (k-6)

Barton College

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