Ella Gifford
Ashville
Summary
Engaging educator with extensive experience in early childhood settings, skilled in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven ability to foster social-emotional development and build strong family relationships. Committed to creating engaging learning environments that promote student success and collaboration among staff. Actively pursue professional development to enhance instructional strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Pickaway County Schools
Ashville
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Execute pre-assigned lesson plans effectively to maintain academic continuity across various subjects and grade levels.
- Enforce positive school-wide behavior systems to minimize distractions and maintain a respectful, safe learning environment.
- Adapt teaching methods dynamically to fit the needs of diverse learners and encourage active class participation.
- Provide detailed end-of-day reports to the permanent teachers regarding student progress, behavior concerns, and completed assignments.
- Monitor students in non-classroom settings, including hallways, the cafeteria, and the playground, to ensure compliance with school policies.
- Partner with school administrators and supporting staff to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
FUMC Childcare Center
Mount Sterling
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Created engaging lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities, storytelling, and interactive learning to promote cognitive and social development.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in special education.
- Communicated regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and any concerns or achievement.
Floater Teacher
FUMC Childcare Center
Mount Sterling
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create cohesive educational experiences across classrooms, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with school policies regarding safety procedures during emergency drills or critical incidents.
- Participated in professional development to strengthen knowledge of best practices in education and remain current with trends in pedagogy.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Career and Technical Center
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
Chillicothe, OH05-2024
High school diploma -
Westfall High School
Williamsport, OH05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies in Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2026
Skills
- Experience with children
- Lesson planning
- Instructional strategies
- Emergency procedures
- Creative strategies
- Educational organization
- Classroom management
- Licensed childcare experience
- Social-emotional development
- Time management skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional development
- Family relationship building
- Family relationship building
Certification
- Childcare Orientation Training, 05/01/23, Present
- CPR Certification, 03/01/23, 05/31/27
- First Aid Certification, 04/01/25, 04/30/27
- Communicable Disease Training, 06/01/23, 06/30/26
- Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Prevention Training, 09/01/23, 09/30/25
Languages
English
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Pickaway County Schools
03.2026 - 05.2026
Lead Pre-K Teacher
FUMC Childcare Center
08.2024 - 02.2026
Floater Teacher
FUMC Childcare Center
05.2023 - 07.2024
Early Childhood Education - Career and Technical Center
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
High school diploma -
Westfall High School
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies in Elementary Education
Western Governors University