ELIZABETH CRUNK
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Experienced educator with 12 years of teaching ELA and Social Studies, bringing a deep understanding of curriculum development and implementation. Passionate about designing meaningful professional development and creating engaging, standards-aligned content that supports teacher growth and student success. Skilled in collaborating with colleagues across roles to develop curriculum resources, facilitate adult learning, and drive continuous improvement. Recognized for strong writing, editing, and instructional design abilities, with a proven track record of managing multiple projects in dynamic school environments. Eager to contribute to impactful educator support through thoughtful, research-based professional learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
Crofton Elementary
01.2013 - Current
- Led and facilitated school and district-level professional development sessions focused on curriculum implementation, instructional planning, and literacy best practices grounded in the science of reading.
- Consistently led one of the highest-performing classrooms in a Title 1 district, with an average of 70% of students scoring Proficient or Distinguished on state and district ELA and Social Studies assessments.
- Designed and delivered standards-aligned instruction in ELA and Social Studies, driving student achievement above district and state benchmarks.
- Developed assessments and curriculum documents for all elementary grade levels, contributed to district curriculum design teams, and piloted new programs to align with evolving instructional goals and standards.
- Created flexible, digital instructional resources tailored to diverse classroom contexts, ensuring alignment with district priorities and supporting professional learning initiatives.
- Contributed towards achieving school-wide goals by serving on committees focused on curriculum development, instructional technology integration, or other relevant topics within the field of elementary education.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Elementary Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2013
Skills
- Curriculum and Assessment Development
- Educational Data Analysis
- EdTech Integration Expertise
- Inquiry-Based Learning Design
- Mentorship and Professional Development
- Highly Effective Communication
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Building
- Team collaboration
Certification
Professional Teaching Certificate
Elementary Education (P–5)
Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
Issued: October 2013
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
Crofton Elementary
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor's of Science - Elementary Education
Murray State University
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