Elizabeth Anderson-Tellissi
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Dedicated Education Specialist with 9 years experience of supporting students with mild to moderate disabilities and students with Autism. Skilled in developing standards-aligned curriculum, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and SEIS case management. Dedicated to building positive relationships with students and colleagues while creating structured, supportive learning environments that promote academic growth and student self-efficacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Palm Springs Unified School District
Palm Springs, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and help students understand core concepts.
- Follow classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Accurately take account of students present and their performance while the teacher is away.
- Maintain an open and friendly relationship with fellow teachers, school staff, and paraprofessionals.
Education Specialist Mild/moderate
Fontana Unified School District
Fontana,CA
01.2007 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented tailored educational programs to meet diverse student needs.
- Assessed individual student needs to understand academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth in areas needed.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with teams to develop lesson plans, aligned with state standards, to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Presided over meetings ( IEP meetings) with students, parents, and administrators to address and then implement goals for students' behavioral and academic challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2025
Teaching Credential - Mild/ Moderate
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA01.2007
Skills
- Standard- Aligned Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Accomodations and Modifications
- Implement class routines and practices
- Collaboration with specialists, general education teachers, administrators, and parents
- IEP case management
- IEP development
- Behavior Interventions/ Positive Behavior Supports
Certification
- Licensed Esthetician - 05/24/31- present
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Palm Springs Unified School District
02.2022 - Current
Education Specialist Mild/moderate
Fontana Unified School District
01.2007 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Bernardino
Teaching Credential - Mild/ Moderate
California State University San Bernardino