Elizabeth Jelliffe
Riverside,CT
Summary
Visionary educational leader with a distinguished career spanning premier independent schools in the U.S. and U.K., including Rye Country Day School, Trinity School, and The American School in London. Recognized for designing and executing innovative, inclusive learning-support frameworks that elevate student achievement and strengthen school communities. Expert in strategic planning, program evaluation, and faculty development, with a collaborative, empathetic leadership style that inspires teams and drives institutional growth.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Learning Support Services, PK-12
Rye Country Day School
Rye, USA
09.2021 - Current
- Provide strategic vision and leadership for all learning support services across a premier independent school.
- Drive the creation and continuous refinement of a comprehensive, research-based support program aligned with best practices and school mission.
- Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of five Learning Specialists and a Study Skills Coordinator.
- Partner with faculty, administration, and families to ensure equitable academic access and exceptional outcomes for diverse learners.
- Close collaboration with social, emotional support clinicians prioritizing mental health support needs.
- Oversee identification, planning, and implementation of individualized support and accommodations, fostering a culture of inclusion and academic excellence.
Middle School Learning Specialist, Grades 5-8
Rye Country Day School
Rye, USA
09.2013 - Current
- Design and deliver targeted interventions in executive functioning, writing, reading comprehension, and self-advocacy.
- Guide faculty in implementing differentiated instruction to support neurodiverse learners.
- Interprete neuropsychological evaluations and coordinate comprehensive student learning profiles and action plans.
- Manage all aspects of standardized testing (ERB/CTP-V) and accommodations.
K-8 Literacy Specialist
Trinity School
New York, USA
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Led literacy support and instructional interventions across grades 5-8.
- Facilitated faculty training sessions on best practices for educating diverse learners.
- Partnered with families and external specialists to craft tailored learning strategies.
Founder & Private Tutor
Jelliffe Tutoring
London, UK
09.2007 - 02.2010
- Established and grew a boutique tutoring practice serving students from both U.S. and British educational systems.
- Delivered individualized academic and executive functioning support for elementary, middle and upper school students.
Middle School Learning Specialist
The American School in London
London, UK
08.1996 - 06.2007
- Directed academic support for students in the Middle School Learning Disabilities Program, creating and implementing IEPs.
- Collaborated with faculty and parents to promote student success and independence.
- Coordinated standardized testing accommodations and facilitated counseling and tutoring services.
Middle School Student Support Team Leader
The American School in London
London, UK
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Led a cross-disciplinary team of learning specialists, educational psychologists, and counselors.
- Oversaw hiring, training, and performance evaluation of team members.
- Presented on learning disabilities to faculty and parent groups, strengthening school-wide understanding and advocacy.
Middle School English & Social Studies Teacher
The Carroll School
Lincoln, USA
01.1992 - 01.1996
Lower & Middle School English Teacher
Landmark School
Beverly, USA
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
M.Ed. - Moderate Special Needs (N-9)
Salem State University
Salem, MAB.A. - Elementary Education (1-6)
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OHKimball Union Academy
Meriden, NHSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Schoolwide Program Development
- Leadership Mentoring
- Faculty Coaching
- Inclusive Learning Support
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Program Evaluation
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Executive Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Professional Development Design
- Professional Development Delivery
- Team Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Organizational Change Management
Recent Awards And Grants
- Institute for Innovative Teaching & Learning, Using CTP Data to Promote School Growth, 2019-2020 and Brain Development, Learning & Wellness, 2026-current
- RCDS Faculty Grant Recipient, 2025, Faculty Education in the Upper School- Enhancing Teaching, 2023, Learning Support Intervention Structure, PK-12
- Cohen Fellowship Award for Excellence & Innovation, 2023
Locations
- Rye Country Day School, Rye, NY, 10580
- Trinity School, New York, NY, 10024
- Jelliffe Tutoring, London, UK
- The American School in London, London, UK
- The Carroll School, Lincoln, MA, 01560
- Landmark School, Beverly, MA, 01915
- Salem State University, Salem, MA, 01970
- Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, 43015
- Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, NH, 03770
Hobbies and Interests
- Sailing
- Yoga
- Global Travel
Selected Professional Development And Presentations
- Learning & the Brain, Summer Institute, The Science of Learning 2026, conference participant
- Presenter, IBSC-NYSAIS Educating Boys (2025), Test Design with EF in Mind
- Presenter, NYSAIS Support Conference (2024), Adapting the RTI Model for Independent Schools
- Presenter, NYSAIS Support Conference (2023), An Integrated Student Support Services Model
- NAIS Conference Participant, Nashville, 2025
Core Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Planning & Schoolwide Program Development
- Leadership Mentoring & Faculty Coaching
- Inclusive Learning Support & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Program Evaluation & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Professional Development Design & Delivery
- Team Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Organizational Change Management
Timeline
Director of Learning Support Services, PK-12
Rye Country Day School
09.2021 - Current
Middle School Learning Specialist, Grades 5-8
Rye Country Day School
09.2013 - Current
K-8 Literacy Specialist
Trinity School
09.2010 - 06.2013
Founder & Private Tutor
Jelliffe Tutoring
09.2007 - 02.2010
Middle School Student Support Team Leader
The American School in London
01.1998 - 01.2005
Middle School Learning Specialist
The American School in London
08.1996 - 06.2007
Middle School English & Social Studies Teacher
The Carroll School
01.1992 - 01.1996
Lower & Middle School English Teacher
Landmark School
01.1990 - 01.1992
M.Ed. - Moderate Special Needs (N-9)
Salem State University
B.A. - Elementary Education (1-6)
Ohio Wesleyan University
Kimball Union Academy