Elizabeth Pozderac
Mt. Vernon,OH
Summary
Innovative educator with advanced digital camera skills and a strong artistic vision. Proven ability to mentor students in photography and photojournalism, enhancing their creative and technical skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
East Knox Local Schools
Howard, OH
08.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance classroom learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Mentored new teachers, fostering professional development and best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Yearbook Advisor
East Knox Local Schools
Howard, OH
08.2018 - Current
- Developed yearbook layout and design strategies to enhance visual storytelling.
- Led student team in photography and content collection for annual publication.
- Mentored students in writing, editing, and graphic design techniques for yearbook production.
- Coordinated timelines and deadlines to ensure timely completion of yearbook projects.
- Fostered collaboration among students, faculty, and administration for successful yearbook initiatives.
- Utilized digital tools for photo editing and layout design to improve production efficiency.
- Mentored students in photography techniques, enhancing their skills for capturing memorable moments throughout the school year.
- Developed strong relationships with students and faculty, encouraging active engagement in the yearbook creation process.
- Streamlined the yearbook production process, resulting in timely delivery and reduced costs.
- Secured sponsorships and advertising revenue to offset printing costs for the yearbook.
- Attended school events as photographer and videographer.
- Documented school activities, interviewed students and staff and wrote up feature information for yearbook sections.
Coach - Varsity Basketball and Bowling
East Knox Local Schools
Howard, OH
08.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance player performance and skill development.
- Coordinated team schedules and logistics, ensuring smooth operations during competitions and events.
- Fostered a positive team culture through mentorship and support for student-athletes' personal growth.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to communicate progress and address concerns regarding student-athletes.
- Organized community outreach initiatives to promote sports programs and encourage youth participation.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Led team to win league championships, sectional and District tournaments and by instilling strong work ethic and resilience in players. Led bowling team to the state tournament in 2023
- Collaborated with school officials to ensure student-athletes' academic and athletic commitments were balanced effectively.
- Improved team's win-loss record, by focusing on developing advanced tactical strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Education - Instructional Technology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/Sociology/Social Work
St. Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN05.1985
Skills
- Advanced digital camera skills
- Sports photography
- Creative artistic vision
- Photo editing
- Problem-solving
- Strong compositional skills
- Photojournalism
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
Timeline
Teacher
East Knox Local Schools
08.2021 - Current
Yearbook Advisor
East Knox Local Schools
08.2018 - Current
Coach - Varsity Basketball and Bowling
East Knox Local Schools
08.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Education - Instructional Technology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/Sociology/Social Work
St. Mary's College