SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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HONORS

Elizabeth Estevez

Cassingham Elementary
Delaware
1
year of professional experience

I am a senior at Otterbein University majoring in Special Education with a strong passion for helping students learn, grow, and feel confident in the classroom. Through my coursework, tutoring, and classroom experiences, I have gained experience supporting students with different learning needs and adapting my approach to meet them where they are. I am excited to continue growing as an educator and use my skills, patience, and compassion to make a positive difference in students’ lives.

Work History

Reading Tutor

1 Month
Cassingham Elementary | 06.2026 - 07.2026
  • Delivered targeted reading intervention to enhance fluency, phonics, spelling, and word recognition skills.
  • Applied interactive games and personalized strategies to engage students in reading practice and boost their confidence.
  • Monitored student progress through assessments and tailored instruction to meet individual needs and foster growth.

Shadowing Experience - HS Intervention Specialist

3 Months
Whitehall Yearling High School | 01.2026 - 04.2026
  • Taught intervention lessons, providing targeted instruction that supported students’ individual learning needs.
  • Observed co-teaching classrooms, gaining insights into collaboration between general education and intervention specialists to enhance student support.
  • Engaged with students across different classroom settings, deepening understanding of how interventions integrate into the school day.

Shadowing Experience - 1st Grade Teacher

2 Months
Mark Twain Elementary | 10.2025 - 12.2025
  • Gained experience seeing how young students develop foundational academic and social skills through daily classroom experiences.
  • Analyzed techniques teachers use, such as encouragement, repetition, and hands-on learning, to facilitate young students' comprehension of new concepts.
  • Assisted with classroom activities and interacted with 1st-grade students to support their learning throughout the school day.

4th Grade Tutor

4 Months
Whittier Elementary | 08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Led one-on-one tutoring sessions, using different activities and strategies to support the student’s individual learning needs.
  • Monitored student progress, providing targeted feedback to enhance writing skills and boost confidence.
  • Developed engaging, personalized lessons and activities to foster student engagement and deepen understanding.

Shadowing Experience - 6th Grade Science Teacher

2 Months
Heritage Middle School | 08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Gained exposure to the daily responsibilities and decision-making involved in teaching a 6th-grade science classroom.
  • Observed how the teacher adapted instruction and provided support to meet the different learning needs of middle school students.
  • Engaged with 6th-grade students and gained experience observing how teachers build relationships and maintain a positive classroom environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education - K-12 Intervention Specialist

Otterbein University | Westerville, Ohio | 05-2027

GPA: 4.0

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Columbus State Community College | Columbus, Ohio | 05-2025
  • Graduated: 05/09/2025
  • GPA: 3.89

Skills

Patience and empathy
Reading interventions
Engagement techniques
Problem-solving skills
Creative thinking
Lesson planning

Timeline

Reading Tutor

Cassingham Elementary
06.2026 - 07.2026Read More

Shadowing Experience - HS Intervention Specialist

Whitehall Yearling High School
01.2026 - 04.2026Read More

Shadowing Experience - 1st Grade Teacher

Mark Twain Elementary
10.2025 - 12.2025Read More

4th Grade Tutor

Whittier Elementary
08.2025 - 12.2025Read More

Shadowing Experience - 6th Grade Science Teacher

Heritage Middle School
08.2025 - 10.2025Read More

Otterbein University

Bachelor of Science in Education from K-12 Intervention Specialist
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Columbus State Community College

Associate of Arts from Psychology
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HONORS

Elizabeth Estevez | Magna Cum Laude, Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio 05/2025
Elizabeth Estevez