Elizabeth Portwood
Brimfield,MA
Summary
I aspire to build strong relationships with students and families. Striving to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom. Every student will feel welcomed, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Grafton Street Elementary School
Worcester, Massachusetts
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Consistently used educational platforms such as CKLA, Envisions math, Amplify science
- Worked with Sped and Multilingual Learners (WIDA levels 1-4)
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
Store Manager
Pioneer.C.C
Brimfield, Massachusetts
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Managed daily store operations to ensure efficiency
- Trained and supervised staff on customer service standards
- Resolved customer complaints professionally
- Delegated tasks and set team priorities
Pre-Practicum
Burgess Elementary School
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with lead teachers to support engaging classroom activities
- Facilitated student group discussions
- Created interactive presentations using multimedia (videos, slideshows)
Substitute Teacher
Town Of Sturbridge
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Helped maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment
- Delivered instruction across subjects during teacher absences
- Followed and implemented teacher lesson plans effectively
Private Childcare Provider
A. Gormley
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervised and cared for children in a home setting
- Communicated with parents about children’s needs and progress
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS12-2022
Skills
- Problem solving
- Work delegation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Collaborative learning strategies
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student motivation
- Small group instruction
- Classroom instruction techniques
- Social-emotional learning practices
Affiliations
- Elementary Music K-2 Senior Year Internship- Brimfield, MA (2020)
- After-School Program Leader- Burgess Elementary(magic, clowning, balloon animals)
- Children's Church Leader- Fiskdale, MA (2014-2018)
- Nursery Assistant- Fiskdale, MA (2014-2016)
- All Region Choir Counselor- Tantasqua, MA (2018-2019)
- 4-H Club President- Brimfield, MA (2009-2018)
- Headliner Collegiate Show Choir- El Dorado, KS (2020-2022)
Timeline
Student Teacher
Grafton Street Elementary School
01.2026 - 05.2026
Pre-Practicum
Burgess Elementary School
08.2025 - 12.2025
Store Manager
Pioneer.C.C
03.2024 - 03.2026
Substitute Teacher
Town Of Sturbridge
02.2023 - 05.2025
Private Childcare Provider
A. Gormley
09.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Worcester State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Butler Community College