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Elizabeth Franklin

Nashvillle,TN

Summary

Knowledgeable teacher with solid background in fostering educational growth and creating engaging lesson plans. Adept at developing positive classroom environment that encourages student participation and learning. Demonstrated proficiency in curriculum development and classroom management.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Center Director

Sylvan Learning Centers
01.1994 - 05.1998

*tutored students first grade through adult in reading, math, study skills and test preparation

*promoted to Educational Director, working on program development and assessment

*hired and trained tutors to implement curriculum

*met with classroom teachers to identify needs and assess progress

*conferred with parents regularly to share their child’s educational growth

5th Grade Teacher

Harding Academy
08.1998 - 08.2008

*taught reading, spelling, and vocabulary to homeroom class

*taught math to all three fifth grade classes

*chaired committee during a school-wide adoption and adaptation of a K-6 research-based curriculum

*collaborated with other educators on a committee for the search and placement of a new Head of School

6th Grade Teacher

St. Paul Christian Academy
08.2008 - 05.2012

*collaborated with a sixth grade homeroom class

*taught math to three sixth grade classes and one fifth grade class

*advised students and families with application and matriculation in next-level schools

*worked with math specialist to address various learning styles and educational strategies of students

Educational Director

The Learning Lab
01.2012 - 01.2014

*worked to institute remediation and enhancement of math, reading, test preparation, and study skills to students in kindergarten through high school

*promoted to Educational Director

*collaborated with classroom teachers, educational psychologists and families to develop individualized programs to meet students needs

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Elementary Education

New England College, Henniker, NH

Master Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Elizabeth Franklin