ELIZABETH GORMLEY
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 13years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 18 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions. Passionate Teacher for 13 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Grade 3
Fort Mill School District:Sugar Creek Elementary School
01.2021 - Current
- Demonstrating mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource
- Created lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation
- Providing a variety of assessments and using assessments for planning and instruction
- Providing consistent, feedback to student learning and asking analytical questions
- Monitoring and maintaining a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged and incorporating mutual respect
- Use technology/instructional media to enhance the students learning experiences
- Teaching through data-driven instructional practices in math and ELA.
ELA Teacher, Grade 3
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District: Rivergate Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Develop and present interactive lesson plans within large classroom and differentiated subgroup environments
- Adjust group and individual teaching strategies based on identified gaps, learning goals, and child learning theories
- Engage with a diverse student population, utilizing remote technology, including Google Slides, Canvas, Zoom, Google Translate, and ClassDojo.
Literacy Coach
New York City Department of Education, District 2: Louis F. Simeone School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Applied adult and child learning theories to coach teachers on how to improve their K-3 student's literacy proficiency, fluency, and academic scores
- Observed teachers in the classroom and developed tailored coaching plans to expand literacy teaching skills
- Tracked, reported, and presented performance data to the leadership team, including the Program Head, Program Supervisor, School Principal, and Assistant Principals.
ICT Teacher Assistant, Grade 1
Long Beach School District: East Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided valued classroom assistance, supporting the lead teacher's lesson plans, student observations, interactive teaching, grading, and administrative requirements
- Led 1:1 and small group teaching sessions to increase student comprehension
- Contributed to Individual Education Plan (IEP) compliance through detailed observation, documentation, and student feedback.
Teacher - Grades 1 & 3
Diocese of Rockville Centre: St. Mary's Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Engaged with students by designing and leading interactive lessons and learning centers aligned to the grade-level curriculum
- Adjusted teaching strategies based on individual student needs and classroom objectives
- Introduced cooperative learning groups, experiential learning modules, and visual/tactile lesson plans to maximize student understanding and retention.
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYBachelor of Arts (BA) - History
Providence College
Providence, NYSkills
- Educational Leadership
- Communications and Coaching
- Academic Curriculum and Learning Programs
- Group and 1:1 Training Facilitator
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Creative and Analytical Problem Solving
- Educational Technology
- Virtual and In-Classroom Teaching
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
- Google Docs
- PC/Apple OS
- SMART Technology
- Curriculum Design
- Project-based learning
- Materials sourcing
- Technology Integration
- Relationship Building
Certification
- South Carolina Professional Elementary Teaching License, 7/1/23
- South Carolina Professional Early Childhood Teaching License, 7/1/23
- South Carolina Professional TESOL Teaching License, 7/1/23
- Post-Graduate Certification Program in ESOL, Molloy College
- New York State Professional TESOL Certification
- New York State Permanent Certification: Pre-K/K
- New York State Permanent Certification: K-6
- North Carolina Teaching License
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 3
Fort Mill School District:Sugar Creek Elementary School
01.2021 - Current
ELA Teacher, Grade 3
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District: Rivergate Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2021
Literacy Coach
New York City Department of Education, District 2: Louis F. Simeone School
01.2019 - 01.2020
ICT Teacher Assistant, Grade 1
Long Beach School District: East Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher - Grades 1 & 3
Diocese of Rockville Centre: St. Mary's Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2009
Master of Science (MS) - Education
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - History
Providence College
- South Carolina Professional Elementary Teaching License, 7/1/23
- South Carolina Professional Early Childhood Teaching License, 7/1/23
- South Carolina Professional TESOL Teaching License, 7/1/23
- Post-Graduate Certification Program in ESOL, Molloy College
- New York State Professional TESOL Certification
- New York State Permanent Certification: Pre-K/K
- New York State Permanent Certification: K-6
- North Carolina Teaching License
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