Elizabeth Connor
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Dedicated 3rd grade teacher with expertise in individualized education plans and tailored instructional strategies. Committed to fostering student development through collaboration and adaptive teaching methods. Experienced educator skilled in developing engaging lesson plans and facilitating positive classroom environments. Proven ability to collaborate with parents and staff to enhance student learning outcomes and promote social skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd grade teacher
Colonial School district
Bear, DE
03.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and progress.
- Implemented instructional strategies tailored to various learning styles and abilities.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement for appropriate actions.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Organized and led classroom activities that promote social skills and teamwork.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on best practices in special education.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
1st grade teacher
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Wilmington, DE
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promote teamwork and collaboration among students.
- Created a positive classroom environment that fosters respect and responsibility.
- Facilitated small group work to foster collaboration among peers.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development projects.
- Created a safe environment where students could express their ideas freely and openly.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that integrated technology into the curriculum.
Teacher
East Side Charter School
wilmington, De
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
Education
Master of Science - Teacher of Instruction
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE08-2025
Certificate - Special Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2022
Master of Science - Teacher of Reading
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12-2013
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Collaborative teaching
- Instructional strategies
- Technology integration
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Individualized instruction
- Project-based learning
- Special education
- Social-emotional learning
- Diversified instruction
- Relationship building
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Literacy education
- Literacy strategies
- Instructional design
Timeline
3rd grade teacher
Colonial School district
03.2021 - Current
1st grade teacher
Red Clay Consolidated School District
11.2018 - 03.2021
Teacher
East Side Charter School
10.2016 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Teacher of Instruction
Wilmington University
Certificate - Special Education
Wilmington University
Master of Science - Teacher of Reading
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania