Elizabeth Park
Manassas,VA
Summary
Dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages student growth and development in reading instruction. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in reading instruction and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute
Prince William County Schools
09.2024 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
PALS Tutor/Substitute Teacher
Bennett Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County Schools
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
2nd Grade Teacher
Bennett Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided a warm, supportive environment for academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Kindergarten Teacher
Bennett Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Master’s Degree in Reading Specialist -
Liberty University
Lynchburg05.2025
B.A. in Education Pre-K – 6 -
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City05.2015
Skills
- Literacy support
- Small Group Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Learning Style Assessment
- Teacher Collaboration
- Individualized support
- Vocabulary expansion
- Interactive Teaching
Leadership Experience
As a teacher, I maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, behavior management, and social-emotional development.
References
Available upon request
Communication Skills
Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and community members to support student learning and achievement is an essential responsibility of an elementary school teacher.
Certification
- Provisional Reading Specialist - Certified until 2029
- Licensed Prek-K - 6 - Certified until 2030
- Orton Gillingham Training - 2024
Timeline
Substitute
Prince William County Schools
09.2024 - Current
PALS Tutor/Substitute Teacher
Bennett Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County Schools
08.2020 - 12.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
Bennett Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Bennett Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015
Master’s Degree in Reading Specialist -
Liberty University
B.A. in Education Pre-K – 6 -
Western Governor’s University
- Provisional Reading Specialist - Certified until 2029
- Licensed Prek-K - 6 - Certified until 2030
- Orton Gillingham Training - 2024
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