ELIZABETH BLESSING
Cincinnati
Summary
Dedicated and motivated professional with a background in education, leadership, and communication seeking to transition from the classroom into the business world. Bringing strong skills in organization, team collaboration, problem-solving, relationship building, and leadership developed through teaching, coaching, and childcare experience. Eager to apply these transferable skills in a professional business environment while continuing to grow and make a positive impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
St. Vivian Church
Cincinnati, OH
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of foundational concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized assessment tools to track student progress and inform instructional practices.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address concerns.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
Internship Student Teaching
C.O. Harrison
Cincinnati, OH
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Identified the needs of students promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained records of all activities related to various projects.
Childcare Professional
Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks, and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support children's social and emotional growth.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
Student Teaching Kindergarten Practicum
St. Bernard
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Observed the teacher and helped with the students if they needed help
- Stayed on track of schoolwork
- Expected to help the students with any work that they needed and taught lesson plans
Practicum
A Child’s Garden Preschool
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Observed the teacher and helped with the students if they needed help
- Stayed on track of schoolwork
- Expected to help the students with any work that they needed and taught lesson plans
Private Nanny
Local Family
Cincinnati, OH
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up playroom
Team Member
Trinity Church Supply
Cincinnati, OH
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
- Attended cash register
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2025
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Team building
- Crisis management
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the Melanie A. Schute Memorial Award.
- Nominated for the Anne G. Dorsey Outstanding Elementary Education Senior Award.
Additional Information
Cincinnati West Soccer Club, Assistant Head Coach, G13 Academy Red and United Red
Timeline
Internship Student Teaching
C.O. Harrison
09.2024 - 04.2025
First Grade Teacher
St. Vivian Church
08.2024 - 03.2026
Student Teaching Kindergarten Practicum
St. Bernard
08.2023 - 12.2023
Childcare Professional
Children’s Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2025
Practicum
A Child’s Garden Preschool
01.2023 - 05.2023
Private Nanny
Local Family
06.2020 - 05.2023
Team Member
Trinity Church Supply
06.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati