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Elissa Werve

Kenosha

Summary

Seasoned English Teacher with a proven track record at Milwaukee Public Schools, adept in differentiated instruction and curriculum development. Excelled in enhancing student performance through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Skilled in faculty collaboration and individualized instruction, significantly improving learning outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee
08.2019 - Current
  • Developing and implementing lesson plans that align with curriculum standards
  • Assessing student performance and using data gathered from assessments to inform instruction
  • Differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs
  • Collaborating with other teachers to strengthen my practice
  • Maintaining accurate records and reports on student progress
  • Communicating with parents and guardians about student progress

Educational Assistant Title I Timesheet

Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha
01.2018 - Current
  • Participated in team teaching activities such as small group instruction or whole class discussions.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.

JV Girls Tennis Coach

Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha
08.2016 - Current
  • Developing practice plans to maximize student-athlete performance
  • Creating a positive team environment
  • Teaching and promoting good sportsmanship
  • Managing budget for the team
  • Maintaining records and reporting scores

Assistant Boys Tennis Coach

Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Monitored safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Monitored players' progress through regular assessments and adjusted coaching methods accordingly.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.

Substitute Teacher

Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha
05.2014 - 01.2019
  • Implementing lesson plans left for the regular teacher
  • Being flexible to different teaching environments and different subject matter
  • Communicating with the classroom teacher via email or note

6-12 Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Racine Unified School District
Racine
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Developing and implementing lesson plans that align with curriculum standards
  • Assessing student performance and using data gathered from assessments to inform instruction
  • Differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs
  • Collaborating with other teachers to strengthen my practice
  • Maintaining accurate records and reports on student progress
  • Communicating with parents and guardians about student progress

8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Racine Unified School District
Racine
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Developing and implementing lesson plans that align with curriculum standards
  • Assessing student performance and using data gathered from assessments to inform instruction
  • Differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs
  • Collaborating with other teachers to strengthen my practice
  • Maintaining accurate records and reports on student progress
  • Communicating with parents and guardians about student progress

English Language Arts Teacher 6-8 grade, 8th grade Reading Teacher

All Saints Catholic School
08.2016 - 06.2016
  • Developing and implementing lesson plans that align with curriculum standards
  • Assessing student performance and using data gathered from assessments to inform instruction
  • Collaborating with other teachers to strengthen my practice

Education

Alternative Education Licensure - Alternative Pathway

MPSU
Milwaukee, WI
01.2021

Master’s of Education - Education

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
07.2018

ACT Program - English 1300 license

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
01.2015

B.A. - Degree in English

U.W.-Parkside
Kenosha, WI
01.1998

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Data analysis
  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable teaching
  • Test preparation
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Individualized instruction
  • ESL

Contact - Cell Number

262-358-1528

Affiliations

  • Milwaukee Teacher's Education Association Building Representative for Bay View High School.
  • Built the Humans of Bay View Project and expanded this project to include community Alumni from Bay View High School.
  • Organized Service Learning Projects.

Accomplishments

  • Staff of the Month January 2021 and October 2024
  • Wisconsin Retired Teacher's Education Association Challenge Award Winner 2024

Certification

  • English Lifetime License
  • Alternative Education Lifetime License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

English Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools
08.2019 - Current

6-12 Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Racine Unified School District
08.2018 - 12.2018

Educational Assistant Title I Timesheet

Kenosha Unified School District
01.2018 - Current

8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Racine Unified School District
09.2017 - 08.2018

Assistant Boys Tennis Coach

Kenosha Unified School District
03.2017 - 08.2019

JV Girls Tennis Coach

Kenosha Unified School District
08.2016 - Current

English Language Arts Teacher 6-8 grade, 8th grade Reading Teacher

All Saints Catholic School
08.2016 - 06.2016

Substitute Teacher

Kenosha Unified School District
05.2014 - 01.2019

Alternative Education Licensure - Alternative Pathway

MPSU

Master’s of Education - Education

Carthage College

ACT Program - English 1300 license

Carthage College

B.A. - Degree in English

U.W.-Parkside
Elissa Werve