Elizabeth A. Orloff
Amherst,NY
Summary
Passionate teacher skilled in diverse instructional strategies, innovative lesson planning, and classroom behavior management. Clear and open communicator with a focus on fostering the development of independent critical thinking abilities to set students up for lifelong success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher, Fifth Grade
St John Lutheran School
North Tonawanda, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that create an environment where children are actively engaged in the learning experience
- Identify and implement adapted teaching resources and strategies in order to meet the varying needs of children with different learning abilities
- Offer plans for enrichment in which children are encouraged to be engaged in the learning process
- Maintain an accurate teaching record and monitor learning performance to provide feedback on progress
- Create and nurture collaborative relationships with families, colleagues and administration to support students in their pursuit of success.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
St Stephen School
Grand Island, NY
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Provided full-time classroom instruction carrying out unit plans as designed by permanent teachers and developed modifications to meet the changing needs of the classroom
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Served as an encouraging mentor and provided differentiated instruction, as needed, for students
- Built experience with online student engagement in a hybrid environment
Student Teacher, First Grade
St Stephen School
Grand Island, NY
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Modified lesson reading material, tasks, and assessments to meet the diverse needs of the learning styles of the class
- Collaborated regularly with the cooperating teacher, special teachers, and enrichment teachers to support students with Individualized Education Plans
- Created and implemented appropriate classroom management strategies with diversification, as necessary
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fifth Grade
Huth Elementary School
Grand Island, NY
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth
- Enforced classroom management to assist teacher and promote student engagement
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension by aiding teacher with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Worked one-on-one with students to provide differentiated support.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Kindergarten
St John Lutheran School
North Tonawanda, NY
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted teacher with the supervision and care of 22 children
- Encouraged a dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and enthusiastic support
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Supported student learning objectives through tailored individual and group assistance
- Organized classroom materials to help teacher prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Provided aid to teacher through test administration, curriculum development and assignment evaluation.
Education
Literacy Education
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY12.2022
Master of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05.2020
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Canisius College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Canisius College
Skills
- Knowledgeable about culturally responsive teaching methods
- Focused on providing deliberate social emotional learning
- Accomplished in scaffolding and providing differentiated instruction
- Skilled in hands-on, project-based learning instruction
- Experience in innovative classroom behavior management
Certification
New York State Initial Teaching Certification
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6), May 2021
Literacy (B-6), Anticipated December 2022
Timeline
Classroom Teacher, Fifth Grade
St John Lutheran School
08.2021 - Current
Student Teacher, First Grade
St Stephen School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Long Term Substitute Teacher
St Stephen School
12.2020 - 06.2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fifth Grade
Huth Elementary School
10.2020 - 11.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Kindergarten
St John Lutheran School
09.2020 - 10.2020
Literacy Education
Niagara University
Master of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education
Niagara University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Canisius College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Canisius College
New York State Initial Teaching Certification
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6), May 2021
Literacy (B-6), Anticipated December 2022
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