Elizabeth Rutland
Educator
Madison,MS
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Madison County School District
Madison, MS
08.2013 - 05.2022
- Worked cooperatively with over 30 teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept 20+ students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Teacher
Rankin County School District
Pelahatchie, MS
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Personally set goals and encouraged creative thinking and motivated classroom of 20+ students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised multiple learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2007
Skills
- Supply Inventory Management
- Student Activity Program Planning
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Special Education
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Professional Relationships
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Professional Development Planning
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Providing Feedback
- Individualized Lesson Plans
Accomplishments
Leadership Team
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Analyzed school-wide data and created lessons for teachers to use to address skill deficits geared toward improving school-wide growth.
PBIS Team (Positive Behavior Support System)
- Created and trained other teachers to implement a school-wide positive behavior reinforcement system.
Special Education Department Chair
- Spokesperson for special education department
Certification
- Elementary Education Teaching License with endorsements in Special Education and Social Studies.
- National Board Certified Teacher : Exceptional Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities: Birth to 21 years.
Timeline
Teacher
Madison County School District
08.2013 - 05.2022
Teacher
Rankin County School District
08.2008 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Delta State University
- Elementary Education Teaching License with endorsements in Special Education and Social Studies.
- National Board Certified Teacher : Exceptional Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Disabilities: Birth to 21 years.
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