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Elizabeth F. West
Tracys Landing,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Linton Springs Elementary
Student Teacher, Grade 1
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Anne Arundel County Schools
Substitute Teacher
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked as both a long-term substitute and a building substitute.
Blue Ridge Adaptive Ski Sports (BRASS)
Volunteer Ski Instructor
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Established proper skiing equipment to use for a student with disabilities (Bi-ski, mono-ski, tethers, etc.)
- Developed lesson plans based on the experience of the skier and the abilities they possess.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to the students and their guests.
- Provided any supports, physical and emotional, a student needed.
Carroll County School District
Practicum Teacher
01.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Integrated diverse teaching strategies to support all learning types.
- Assisted with non-classroom duties such as lunch support, arrivals attendance and departure monitoring.
- Applied diverse techniques to control and improve student behavior.
- Planned and delivered lessons covering ELA, Social Studies, Math and Science topics.
- I had the opportunity to work in three different schools and in three different grades.
Anne Arundel County Schools
ESY Teacher
07.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Education
Washington CollegeChestertown, MD
Some College (No Degree) from Anthropology
University Overview
- 3.6 GPA
- Dean's List Fall 2019
- Presidential Fellows Scholarship Recipient
- Senatorial Scholarship Recipient
McDaniel CollegeWestminster, MD
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
05.2023
University Overview
- Dean's List Spring 2020, Spring 2021
- Educator's Legacy Scholarship Recipient
- Senatorial Scholarship Recipient
Southern High SchoolHarwood, MD
Diploma
05.2019
University Overview
- 4.31 GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
Skills
- Computer: Email, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, social media, Google One certification
- Equipment: Fax machine, copy machine, printer, cash register, computer, and laminator
- Work: Diligent worker, dedicated, efficient, friendly, team member, competent in confidential situations and matters
- Lesson Development: Efficient at developing plans with differentiation and equity embedded in them
Additional Information
- Awards/Accomplishments: Washington College Presidential Fellows Program (8/2019-12/2019), McDaniel College Honors Program (1/2020-1/2023), Scholastic Silver Key for Photography (2019)
- Certifications: Google Educator Level One Certification
Timeline
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Linton Springs Elementary
01.2023 - Current
ESY Teacher
Anne Arundel County Schools
07.2021 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Anne Arundel County Schools
05.2021 - Current
Practicum Teacher
Carroll County School District
01.2021 - 12.2022
Volunteer Ski Instructor
Blue Ridge Adaptive Ski Sports (BRASS)
01.2020 - Current
Washington College
Some College (No Degree) from Anthropology
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
Southern High School
Diploma
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