Elizabeth Bryant
Elementary Teacher
Syracuse,NY
Summary
New York Licensed (Grades 1-6) Elementary School Teacher with 7+ years of experience managing classrooms of 25-30 students. Dedicated, student focused, and committed to providing a rigorous, well-balanced, and engaging learning environment for all students. Hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet the needs of scholars and promote the philosophy of the school.
- Accomplished elementary teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Finalist for "Teacher of Excellence"2018-2019
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
NHA Southside Academy Charter school
Syracuse, NY
08.2014 - Current
- Established variety of literacy and math strategies for differentiating instruction during workshop.
- Provided detailed documentation of students’ progress and develop appropriate pathways for growth.
- Wrote lesson plans that align with current state and district standards with common core.
- Support record keeping, CUM folder materials, interventions lessons, administering NWEA and AIMS Web testing.
- Foster positive classroom environment that is encouraging, engaging, and adaptive to student needs.
- Work collaboratively as team lead with grade level weekly to develop consistent curriculum for scholars.
- Administer weekly and monthly assessment including unit tests, and interims.
- Worked with School Improvement Planning Committee gathering school wide data, and materials to support building programs.
- Co-Chair for Scholar life, planning events to engage scholars and community connections.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Liverpool Central School District
Syracuse, NY
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed classroom responsibilities and maintained continuity of learning process.
- Maintained normal classroom routine and discipline procedures.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning and appropriate to maturity of scholars.
- Long term 7th grade teaching assistant position for 12:1:1 classroom.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY 08.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY 08.2002 - 08.2005
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Classroom and conflict resolution management
Organization and time management
Critical thinking
Computer skills
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Differentiated instruction
Lesson Planning
Behavioral Intervention
Student Placement
Test Preparation
Group Instruction
Certification
Professional NYS Certification: Elementary Education Grades 1-6
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
NHA Southside Academy Charter school
08.2014 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Liverpool Central School District
09.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Elementary Education
LeMoyne College
08.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
LeMoyne College
08.2002 - 08.2005