Elizabeth Loeser
St. Johns, FL,FL
Summary
A passionate educator with more than 30 years of comprehensive experience in classroom instruction, curriculum design, post-secondary education counseling, needs assessment, leadership, presentation, data analysis, and tutoring. Aim to facilitate a vibrant community prioritizing students’ potential to achieve educational and career goals. Aspiring to contribute to a dynamic educational environment, committed to fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. Eager to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for new opportunities.
Education professional equipped with strong track record of enhancing student learning experiences and implementing effective teaching strategies. Known for fostering collaborative classroom environment and adapting to diverse needs of students. Highly reliable team player with knack for achieving educational goals and maintaining flexibility in dynamic classroom settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sixth Grade Teacher
St. Johns Classical Academy
Fleming Island, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated collaborative group activities to enhance student engagement.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluations.
- Developed and implemented individualized reading plans to enhance student literacy skills.
- Integrated diverse instructional strategies to engage students in reading activities.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends and improve overall educational outcomes in reading proficiency.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through the use of higher-level questioning techniques during class discussions and written assignments.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support reading development at home.
- Guided students in making connections between texts and their own experiences to enhance comprehension.
- Boosted student reading fluency, utilizing repeated reading and choral reading techniques.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing reading materials in their first language and tailored support.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Team Lead
St. Johns Classical Academy (Hillsdale College Charter School)
Fleming Island, FL
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Supervise a team of 5 teachers.
- Mentor and assist new teachers in all aspects of classroom management, curriculum implementation, and school policy.
- Audit lesson plans and provide feedback to ensure compliance with administrative requirements.
- Lead Professional Learning Communities and provide workshops to team members on topics of need.
- Act as a liaison between administration and team members.
- Participate in community outreach opportunities as the representative of the grade level.
- Mentored staff on pedagogical best practices, fostering professional development and collaboration.
- Led team in implementing curriculum enhancements to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
Second Grade Teacher
St. Johns Classical Academy (Hillsdale College Charter School)
Fleming Island, FL
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Ensure all grade level educator plans adhere to Hillsdale College proprietary standards, Florida state standards, and ESE requirements.
- Collect and analyze data pertaining to assessment and intervention.
- Initiate and update student documentation for intervention to ensure struggling students receive appropriate support to close gaps or recommend staffing for special services.
- Provide necessary intervention sessions to struggling students.
- Attend faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and IEP meetings.
- Deliver efficient classroom management, whole-group instruction, small-group instruction, and parent communication.
- Attend Annual Teacher Conference in Hillsdale, Michigan.
Lead VPK Teacher
Primrose School Crosswater Parkway
Ponte Vedra, FL
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for all instruction and classroom management for a class of 25 4-year-olds, including proprietary lesson plan implementation, assessment, parent conferencing, maintenance of confidential student records, and compliance with all Florida VPK Standards and DCF Regulations.
- Responsible for supervision of co-teacher and assistant teacher to ensure that all curriculum was properly implemented, duties assigned, and schedule carried out efficiently.
- Other responsibilities included creation/planning of all monthly bulletin boards, collection of work samples, planning and implementation of special events, and supervision on field trips.
Owner/Director/CEO
Tutoring Club of St. Johns
St. Johns, FL
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Hired, trained, and managed all tutors and office staff to build a team that would meet or surpass sales goals.
- Led motivational staff development workshops to inspire productive teamwork.
- Conducted outside team building activities to foster comradery among staff members.
- Implemented adult learning strategies to teach literacy to adult ESL students and provide test prep to adult learners (ASVAB, SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.).
- Presented the company to potential parents and students through in-person interviews, scheduling of initial skills assessments, intake of student documentation, and consultation regarding assessment results.
- Managed entire student enrollment process from initial inquiry to enrollment in individualized tutoring programs and any additional services subsequently needed.
- Advocated for students by accompanying parent(s) at parent/teacher conferences, and/or IEP meetings.
- Cultivated positive relationships with community groups, businesses, and institutions that aided in attracting potential high-quality clients.
- Participated in community events (trade shows, school holiday events, college fairs, etc.) to market and promote services.
- Annually donated and joined the local Parent Teacher Organizations at all surrounding schools.
- Sponsored college scholarships and giveaways to promote goodwill and to market business.
- Volunteered as the Community Representative on School Advisory Council for local middle school.
Hickory Creek Elementary School
St. Johns, FL
09.2007 - 12.2009
Stay at Home Mom
Jacksonville, FL
01.1999 - 09.2007
Solomon Schechter Day School
Jacksonville, FL
09.1993 - 12.1999
DePaul School of Northeast Florida
Jacksonville, FL
09.1990 - 06.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Auburn University
Auburn, ALM.Ed. - Counselor Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Communication
- Organization
- Planning
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Management
- Presentations
- Sales
- Teaching / Mentoring
- Administrative Assistance
- Counseling
- Customer Service
- Needs Assessment
- Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
Accomplishments
- Under franchise guidance, successfully built and managed a tutoring center franchise that was recognized as being in the top 10 in sales annually.
- Achieved or exceeded all monthly sales goals for Tutoring Club set by Franchisor and personal objectives.
- Presented training session to all attending franchisees at Tutoring Club National Franchise Conference.
Certification
- State of Florida Department of Education Educator Certification, Elementary Education (K-6) exp. 06/30/2026
- State of Florida Department of Education Classical Education Certification (K-12)
- Endorsement: Reading
Timeline
Sixth Grade Teacher
St. Johns Classical Academy
08.2025 - Current
Team Lead
St. Johns Classical Academy (Hillsdale College Charter School)
07.2020 - 06.2025
Second Grade Teacher
St. Johns Classical Academy (Hillsdale College Charter School)
07.2020 - 06.2025
Lead VPK Teacher
Primrose School Crosswater Parkway
03.2019 - 05.2020
Owner/Director/CEO
Tutoring Club of St. Johns
01.2010 - 01.2017
Hickory Creek Elementary School
09.2007 - 12.2009
Stay at Home Mom
01.1999 - 09.2007
Solomon Schechter Day School
09.1993 - 12.1999
DePaul School of Northeast Florida
09.1990 - 06.1992
M.Ed. - Counselor Education
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Auburn University