Elizabeth Branson
302 Ralston Road,Henrico, VA
Summary
Educator specializing in reading intervention and phonological awareness, dedicated to fostering a safe, engaging learning atmosphere. Committed to cultivating a love of reading through engaging instruction and hands-on learning. Utilizes data-driven strategies and diverse instructional techniques to boost student achievement, while collaborating effectively with fellow educators.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Maybeury Elementary School
Henrico, VA
10.2015 - Current
- Planned and implemented reading instruction in small groups.
- Focused on phonemic awareness, phonics, and guided oral reading.
- Created a safe and positive learning environment to encourage student success and growth.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with the school district's policies.
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as visual aids and manipulatives to reinforce learning objectives.
- Instructed English Language Learners in reading strategies tailored specifically for second language learners.
PreK Teacher
Knox Presbyterian Children’s Day Out
Naperville, IL
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Co-taught Pre-K class in a positive, safe Christian-based environment, fostering learning through play, literacy development, music, and arts and crafts.
- Developed daily thematic lessons and activities, integrating circle time with calendar, weather, singing, letter of the week, and story time to enhance engagement.
ESL Teacher
Pinchbeck and Gayton Elementary School
Henrico, VA
08.2006 - 02.2009
- Taught and prepared daily lesson plans and evaluations for the VA Standards of Learning Objectives as well as the English Language Proficiency Standards of Learning.
- Engaged students through cooperative learning, differentiated instruction, flexible small reading and math groups, hands-on manipulatives, and learning centers to enhance language acquisition.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to tailor support for English Language Learners, addressing individual learning needs.
- Created, compiled, and organized lessons and activities for the Reading Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) portfolios.
- Enriched students with multicultural awareness by exploring and researching other countries and languages.
Grade 3 Teacher
Maybeury Elementary School
Henrico, VA
08.2003 - 06.2006
Grade 2 Teacher
Southampton Elementary School
Richmond, VA
08.2000 - 06.2003
Grade 2 Teacher
Robert E. Lee Elementary School
Richmond, VA
08.1999 - 06.2000
Education
Postgraduate Professional License - English as a Second Language, PreK-12
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2005
Master of Teaching - Early Education, NK-4th
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-1996
Skills
- Reading and phonics instruction
- Phonological and phonemic awareness
- Differentiated and small group instruction
- Literacy promotion
- English language learners
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Maybeury Elementary School
10.2015 - Current
PreK Teacher
Knox Presbyterian Children’s Day Out
08.2010 - 05.2013
ESL Teacher
Pinchbeck and Gayton Elementary School
08.2006 - 02.2009
Grade 3 Teacher
Maybeury Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2006
Grade 2 Teacher
Southampton Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2003
Grade 2 Teacher
Robert E. Lee Elementary School
08.1999 - 06.2000
Postgraduate Professional License - English as a Second Language, PreK-12
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Teaching - Early Education, NK-4th
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Commonwealth University