Elizabeth Wilson
Clive
Summary
Elementary educator and literacy specialist with five years of experience supporting student reading growth through data-driven instruction and targeted intervention. Holds a K–6 Elementary Teaching License and Reading Endorsement (K–8). Experienced in MTSS-aligned practices, literacy assessment, PLC collaboration, and mentoring student teachers. Passionate about supporting diverse learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Winterset Community School District
Winterset, IA
08.2021 - Current
- Deliver standards-aligned ELA instruction with a strong focus on reading comprehension, writing development, and student growth.
- Analyze and apply student reading data to inform instruction, resulting in consistent growth; most recent data showing 25% growth in one section and 9% overall from fall to winter.
- Lead grade-level and building-wide ELA data discussions as an ELA Lead Teacher.
- Mentor student teachers through observation, feedback, modeling, and reflective coaching.
- Implement inclusive co-teaching practices alongside the 6th-grade special education teacher to support diverse learners and improve outcomes for students with IEPs.
- Collaborate vertically with grades 4–8 to align standards, support student transitions, and address instructional gaps.
- Contribute to curriculum leadership by revising 6th-grade ELA standards and participating in district curriculum selection.
- Support Tier 2 literacy interventions through targeted small-group instruction aligned to student data.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2021
Skills
- Differentiated Reading Instruction
- Literacy Assessment
- Progress Monitoring & Data Analysis
- Small Group & One-on-One Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Instructional Leadership
Certification
- Iowa Elementary Education (K-6)
- Reading Endorsement (K-8)
Timeline
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Winterset Community School District
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Iowa
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- Lead ELA Teacher
- Curriculum Adoption Team Member
- Professional Learning Community (PLC) Participant
- Student Teacher Mentor Teacher
- Literacy Team Member
- School Improvement Team Member