Elizabeth Fehlbaum
Mabank,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Courses completed through the Editorial Freelancers Association:
● Building a Client Base to Weather Any Storm
● Freelancing 101
● Book Mapping for Developmental Editors
● Introduction to Children’s Literature
● Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate
● Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning
● Copyediting Fiction
● Copyediting: Beginning
● Copyediting: Intermediate
● Working with Indie Authors
● Hire Me!
● Editing YA Manuscripts
Texas Professional Educator Certifications:
● Secondary English 6-12
● Secondary English Language Arts 8-12
● Secondary Reading 6-12
● English as a Second Language 1-12
● Elementary Self-Contained
● Social Studies 4-8
● Social Studies 8-12
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Manuscript & Essay Editor
Self-Employed Contractor
01.2010 - Current
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
English 1 Teacher
Athens ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Create English lesson plans and implement
- Manage 6 class periods of approximately 30 students per day
- Coach students to improve and strengthen reading and writing ability
- Engage students in short stories and connect same to their lives and current events in relevant ways
- Meet all requirements with respect to paperwork
- Frequently contact parents and guardians in order to set expectations for classroom behavior; i.e
- No one person has the right disrupt learning of others, and we WORK in my classroom from bell-to-bell
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
English 1 Teacher
Kemp High School
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage classes of 25-30 students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
English 2 Teacher
Texas Virtual School, Lone Star Virtual Academy
10.2022 - 12.2022
- English 2
- Create English lesson plans, weekly video, and implement through both asynchronous and 1:1 live instruction
- Manage caseload of co-teaching 500+ students
- Coach students to improve and strengthen reading and writing ability
- Engage students in short stories and connect same to their lives and current events in relevant ways
- Meet all requirements with respect to paperwork
- Frequently contact parents and guardians via text, email, phone calls, and Google Meet
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
English 2 Teacher
Crandall High School
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Teacher: English 2
- Create English lesson plans and implement
- Manage 6 class periods of approximately 30 students per day
- Coach students to improve and strengthen reading and writing ability
- Engage students in short stories and connect same to their lives and current events in relevant ways
- Meet all requirements with respect to paperwork
- Frequently contact parents and guardians
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
6th & 7th Grade Teacher
Kerens Secondary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Th Grade Writing & 7th Grade Reading; Daily STAAR Tutorial class (spiraled review with 7th & 8th graders)
- Create English Language Arts & Writing lesson plans
- Manage seven class periods approximately 14 students per day
- Coach students to improve and strengthen writing ability
- Engage students in reading interest through diverse, creative methods
- Extensive training in remediating weak writing skills;
- Poduced grade-wide Anthology with students, : 10th & 11th Grade English
- Create English lesson plans and implement
- Manage 6 class periods of approximately 20 students per day
- Coach students to improve and strengthen reading and writing ability
- Engage students in novels and connect same to their lives and current events in relevant ways
- Meet all requirements with respect to paperwork
- Frequently contact parents and guardians
Remote Freelance Teacher & Tutor
Varsity Tutors, Elite Studies, Outschool
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Assessed individual developmental needs on ongoing basis.
- Established highest level of morale by exhibiting enthusiastic and positive leadership skills.
- Provided verbal recognition and acceptance to children while communicating clear and consistent expectations for children's behavior.
- Implemented approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with curriculum and programming.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
English 2 & 3
Terrell High School, Terrell ISD
08.2020 - 11.2020
- All grade levels
- In the past I have taught Advanced 6th Grade Language Arts, College Essay Writing, Novel Writing
- Left due to Covid danger; until I vaccinated, working in extremely non-safety-compliant conditions was not safe for me.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
English 1 & 2 Teacher
Malakoff High School, Malakoff Independent School District
08.2015 - 07.2020
- 9th Grade English/Honors English, 10th Grade English/Honors English/ College/Career Readiness (Remediation for the TSI test)
- Create English lesson plans and implement
- Manage 8 class periods of approximately 20 students per day
- Coach students to improve and strengthen writing ability
- Engage students in contemporary novels (Speak, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, Hate List) & world literature (Night) and connect these novels to their lives and current events in relevant ways
- Founded Creative Writing Club and led school-wide creation of an anthology, This is Who We Are
- Coached UIL Ready Writing
- Sponsored NHS for four years (taking a break from that now)
- Wrote and received grant for Creative Writing Club, two years in a row
7th Grade Teacher
Crandall Middle School, Crandall Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
- 7th Grade English Language Arts, Advanced English Language Arts, and Reading
- Create English Language Arts & Writing lesson plans for English department
- Manage seven class periods approximately 25 students per day
- Coach students to improve and strengthen writing ability
- Engage students in reading interest through diverse, creative methods
- Extensive training in remediating weak writing skills; raised campus writing scores on benchmarks more than 10 points from this time last year
- Founded & moderated semester-long After School Creative Writing Workshop; produced bound anthology of student work
4th & 5th Grade Teacher, Dual Language Program
Athens Intermediate School, Athens Independent School District
08.2006 - 01.2014
- Th and 5th Grade English Language Arts and Reading to ESL Learners in the Dual Language Program
- Transitioned ESL students from writing/reading Spanish to English
- Propelled students to write comparably to English speakers
- Administered TELPAS writing test yearly and assessed level of English attainment
- Engaged students to learn by making content relevant to their lives
- Utilized diverse, creative methods to entice students to love reading
- Extensive training in ESL methods; Lead 4Ward training in Reading and Writing
- Coached UIL Writing
7th Grade Teacher
A.C. New Middle School, Mesquite Independent School District
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Th grade English Language Arts, Reading, and ESL Reading
- Created English Language Arts/Writing/Reading/ESL Reading Lesson Plans
- Managed six class periods per day of approximately 32 students per class
- Coached students to become thoughtful, in-depth writers
- Engaged students in reading interest through diverse, creative methods
- Trained in New Jersey Writing Project; Campus Wellness Representative
- Held After School Creative Writing Workshop as part of graduate studies; produced bound anthology of student work
7th Grade Teacher
Kemp Junior High School, Kemp Independent School District
08.2003 - 06.2004
- 7th Grade English Language Arts and Pre-AP English
- Created English Language Arts/Writing/Reading/ESL Reading Lesson Plans
- Managed six class periods per day of approximately 20 students per class
- Coached students to stronger writing ability
- Engaged students in reading interest through diverse, creative methods
- Guided students to stronger writing skills through producing classroom magazine
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
7th Grade Teacher
Maypearl Junior High School, Maypearl Independent School District
08.2001 - 06.2003
- 6th Grade Reading; 7th Grade English Language Arts and Reading; 7th and 8th
- Grade Compensatory Language Arts
- Created English Language Arts/Writing/Reading/Compensatory Language Arts Lesson Plans
- Managed block scheduled classes of approximately 15-20 students per class
- Coached students to stronger writing ability
- Engaged students in reading interest through diverse, creative methods
- Extensive Training in Holistic Scoring; Trainer of Trainers
- Produced School-Wide Anthology of Student Work as fund raiser for an administrator’s husband who was injured in accident
- Produced classroom magazines unique to each class
7th & 8th Grade Teacher
DeSoto West Junior High School, DeSoto Independent School District
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Th Grade Reading; 7th & 8th Grade Reading Improvement
- Created Reading & Reading Improvement Lesson Plans
- Managed six class periods per day of approximately 32 students per class
- Engaged students in reading interest through diverse, creative methods
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
3rd Grade Teacher
Eastridge Elementary School, Red Oak Independent School District
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Created lesson plans to make English and other subjects relevant to reluctant and advanced learners
- Managed self-contained class of approximately 25 students
- Engaged students in reading interest across content areas through diverse, creative methods
8th Grade Teacher
Red Oak Junior High School, Red Oak Independent School District
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Th Grade English and Honors English
- Designed novel units that encompassed variety of learning styles
- Managed 7 class periods per day of approximately 28 students per class
- Sponsored Student Council, recognized as most active, campus-involved student council in years
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Education - Reading Teacher Education
Texas A & M University At Commerce
Commerce, TX08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English, Education
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.1998
Skills
- Revising and editing documents for publication
- Developmental editing
- Instructing others in the craft of writing and composition and in decoding text
- Efficiently interacting respectfully with others collegial setting
- Setting goals and using creativity and ingenuity to achieve them
- Fiction Writing, especially YA fiction (professional author of five teen novels and one creative non-fiction book)
- Microsoft Office and Google Docs particularly in using features to give digital feedback to students on their writing through features used widely by publishing industry
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Video Conferencing
- American English Expertise
- Problem Identification
- Grammar and Linguistics
Additional Information
Author of award-winning YA fiction
Co-author of trauma recovery self-help book
I edited all my books; I am a highly skilled academic editor, editor of college application essays, and tutor of same.
Timeline
English 1 Teacher
Athens ISD
08.2023 - Current
English 1 Teacher
Kemp High School
01.2023 - 06.2023
English 2 Teacher
Texas Virtual School, Lone Star Virtual Academy
10.2022 - 12.2022
English 2 Teacher
Crandall High School
08.2022 - 10.2022
6th & 7th Grade Teacher
Kerens Secondary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Remote Freelance Teacher & Tutor
Varsity Tutors, Elite Studies, Outschool
11.2020 - 08.2021
English 2 & 3
Terrell High School, Terrell ISD
08.2020 - 11.2020
English 1 & 2 Teacher
Malakoff High School, Malakoff Independent School District
08.2015 - 07.2020
7th Grade Teacher
Crandall Middle School, Crandall Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
Freelance Manuscript & Essay Editor
Self-Employed Contractor
01.2010 - Current
4th & 5th Grade Teacher, Dual Language Program
Athens Intermediate School, Athens Independent School District
08.2006 - 01.2014
7th Grade Teacher
A.C. New Middle School, Mesquite Independent School District
08.2004 - 06.2006
7th Grade Teacher
Kemp Junior High School, Kemp Independent School District
08.2003 - 06.2004
7th Grade Teacher
Maypearl Junior High School, Maypearl Independent School District
08.2001 - 06.2003
7th & 8th Grade Teacher
DeSoto West Junior High School, DeSoto Independent School District
08.2000 - 06.2001
3rd Grade Teacher
Eastridge Elementary School, Red Oak Independent School District
08.1999 - 06.2000
8th Grade Teacher
Red Oak Junior High School, Red Oak Independent School District
08.1998 - 06.1999
Master of Education - Reading Teacher Education
Texas A & M University At Commerce
Bachelor of Arts - English, Education
University of Texas At Arlington
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