Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Elizabeth Ward

Teacher
Chagrin Falls,OH

Summary

Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 30 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School
08.2008 - Current
    • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
    • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
    • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
    • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
    • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

School Board Member

Kenston Local Schools
01.2013 - 12.2021
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Strengthened relationships between schools and local businesses through partnerships that provided financial support or resources for educational initiatives.
  • Addressed concerns of the community by actively participating in public meetings and listening to feedback from stakeholders regarding educational policies and practices.
  • Maintained fiscal responsibility by carefully reviewing district finances and ensuring appropriate allocation of funds to various programs and services.

Adjunct Faculty Professor

Kent State University
08.1998 - 05.2007
  • Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

Teacher

Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School
08.1993 - 05.1997
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Education

MBA - Human Resources

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.1992

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Mathematics

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
05.1987

Skills

  • Technology Integration
  • Motivating students
  • SMART Board
  • Problem-Solving
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

School Board Member

Kenston Local Schools
01.2013 - 12.2021

Teacher

Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School
08.2008 - Current

Adjunct Faculty Professor

Kent State University
08.1998 - 05.2007

Teacher

Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School
08.1993 - 05.1997

MBA - Human Resources

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Mathematics

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Elizabeth WardTeacher