Elizabeth King
Swanton,OH
Summary
Devoted, creative, and motivated teacher with a strong passion for education seeking an elementary teaching position. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that encourages student growth and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Bennett Venture Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Teaching reading comprehension and writing foundational skills
- Monitoring student performance daily and weekly by using informal and formal assessments
- Providing small group instruction to help address learning gaps in instruction
- Creating a strong classroom culture by holding students accountable
1st Grade Teacher
Bennett Venture Academy
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Created a warm, welcoming, and successful classroom environment
- Followed and implemented curriculum provided by National Heritage Academies (NHA)
- Communicated with parents through Class Dojo and monthly newsletters
- Differentiated instruction according to weekly data
- Managed behaviors by creating and enforcing classroom rules through positive reinforcement
Student Teacher- 2nd Grade
Holgate Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Created and planned lesson plans
- Used various types of teaching methods in the classroom
- Evaluated students' progress and monitored growth over time
- Utilized Seesaw technology in the classroom to increase student engagement
- Implemented a classroom store as a positive behavior support program
Preschool Student Teacher
Whiteford Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate lessons
- Differentiated lesson plans and activities
- Communicated with parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals
- Assessed skills and development following Early Learning Standards from Birth Through Kindergarten
- Used positive behavior supports
Preschool Teacher
Plan Do & Talk Preschool
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised children ages 3 and 4
- Responsible for communicating with parents and guardians
- Followed and maintained Ohio Child Care Licensing Laws
- Accountable for providing a safe and caring environment for the children
- Planned developmentally appropriate lessons
- Organized materials and classroom
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained safety of children
- Assisted in implementing age-appropriate techniques relative to the behavior management of children
- Planned and implemented program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values
- Adhered to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards
Student Teaching
Teacher Education Exploration Program
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted students with assignments
- Worked one-on-one with students
- Helped teacher with classroom tasks
- Worked in small groups with students
- Organized classroom materials and supplies
Education
Inclusive Early Childhood Education -
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2021
Career Technic Certificate - Teacher Education Exploration Program
Lorain County JVS
Oberlin, OH06-2017
High School Diploma -
Avon Lake High School
Avon Lake, OH06-2017
Skills
- Lesson preparation and planning
- Easily adaptable to changing environments
- Determined to work hard
- Ability to multi-task and stay calm in stressful situations
Leadership
- Kindergarten-2nd Curriculum Content Lead (2022-Present)
- Building Leadership Team (2022- Present)
- Summer School Camp Coordinator (Summer 2024)
- After-School Tutoring Coordinator (2023-2024 School Year)
Licensures
- Early Childhood (Prek-3)
- Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (Prek-3)
Training
- American Heart Association- Heartsaver for K-12 Schools
Timeline
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Bennett Venture Academy
08.2024 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Bennett Venture Academy
01.2021 - 06.2024
Student Teacher- 2nd Grade
Holgate Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2019 - 08.2019
Preschool Student Teacher
Whiteford Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2020
Preschool Teacher
Plan Do & Talk Preschool
01.2018 - 01.2019
Student Teaching
Teacher Education Exploration Program
01.2016 - 01.2017
Inclusive Early Childhood Education -
Bowling Green State University
Career Technic Certificate - Teacher Education Exploration Program
Lorain County JVS
High School Diploma -
Avon Lake High School
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