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ELIZABETH HALLECK

Bowling Green,OH

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Liberty Center Middle School, excelling in student engagement and critical thinking. Skilled in implementing innovative instructional technology and fostering team collaboration, I have successfully enhanced learning outcomes through differentiated instruction and leadership development initiatives. Committed to creating inclusive environments that empower all learners.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Liberty Center Middle School
01.2020 - Current
  • Deliver engaging lessons with the implementation of EduProtocols
  • Member of the District Technology Committee
  • Maintain a positive classroom environment where all students feel safe and respected
  • Implement SEL related morning meeting activities
  • Teach lessons with differentiated activities that meet the needs of all students
  • Plan a wide variety of field trips, including trips to Bowling Green State University
  • Collaborate with PTO regarding fundraisers, field day, and rewards
  • Assess student learning through various methods
  • Utilize multiple types of assessments to measure student learning, which include quizzes, tests, and project-based learning
  • Establish expectations and procedures to create an effective learning environment
  • Increase engagement while utilizing student-led teaching methods
  • Collaborated with the ELA teacher when planning units and lessons
  • Implemented test preparation prior to state testing during Academic Assist
  • Attended EduProtocols training at Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center
  • Collaborated with all building level student councils and helped organize the Relay for Life fundraisers and spirit weeks
  • Organized a food drive and volunteer opportunity in collaboration with The Open Door
  • Collected good in collaboration with The Orphan Grain Train and provided a volunteer opportunity for students
  • Worked with student council on planning assemblies and various school-wide initiatives
  • Implemented a mentoring program that promoted leadership skills

Reading Specialist

Liberty Center Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Screened students to establish proper reading level placement
  • Provided individual and small group instruction for identified students
  • Worked cooperatively and collaboratively with other professionals in planning programs to meet the needs of a diverse populations of learners
  • Organized and created a testing schedule at the beginning of the school year to execute Third Grade Guarantee testing requirements (Kindergarten Readiness Assessment, First Grade Diagnostic, and STAR)
  • Served as a resource in the area of reading for paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, and the community
  • Assisted in the establishment and development of building and district-wide reading curriculum
  • Collaborated with administration, teachers, and psychologists on the Response to Intervention team to help select materials and methods
  • Organized and assisted with appropriate paperwork to fulfill Title I requirements
  • Planned family literacy night for families in the community
  • Member of the District Literacy Team, Elementary Building Literacy Team, and RTI Team
  • Implemented a district-wide literacy initiative, which was a A Million Minute Reading Challenge
  • Experience with the i-Ready assessment for RTI purposes in the middle school

Social Studies Teacher

Liberty Center High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Taught courses in social studies, history, political science, and psychology to secondary students, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
  • Developed a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time, and other appropriate activities designed to encourage students to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, achieve improved interpersonal relationships, and practice critical thinking

Education

Master of Arts - Education-Reading

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
01.2024

Master of Arts - Education-Reading

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowling Green, OH
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Education-AYA, Integrated Social Studies

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowling Green, OH
01.2010

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Team building
  • Leadership development
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Team collaboration
  • Instructional technology
  • Student engagement
  • Faculty collaboration

Related Experience

  • Attended the Ron Clark Academy
  • Completed an in-person EduProtocol Roadtrip Ohio training in October 2024
  • Attended the Margaret Searle RTI training
  • Completed two graduate level computer science classes online through BGSU during the summer 2024 semester

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Liberty Center Middle School
01.2020 - Current

Reading Specialist

Liberty Center Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2020

Social Studies Teacher

Liberty Center High School
01.2012 - 01.2013

Master of Arts - Education-Reading

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

Master of Arts - Education-Reading

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Education-AYA, Integrated Social Studies

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

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