Elle Turner
Albany,OR
Summary
Experienced elementary teacher with a passion for creating engaging classroom environments and supporting diverse educational styles. Consistently fosters a safe and loving atmosphere of learning and student growth. Utilizes a versatile and student-oriented approach to ensure optimum performance and advancement for all students. Skilled in enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Dedicated to creating a positive educational experience for every student.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Greater Albany Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered a positive and loving learning environment by establishing clear expectations, consistent routines, and modeling respectful interactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, fostering mutual respect and trust while providing emotional support when needed.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet the diverse needs of each student in the classroom.
- Increased parental involvement in the educational process by maintaining regular communication about student progress and hosting informative meetings for families.
- Established and maintained standards for behavior that fostered student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study that connected various subject areas for a more cohesive learning experience.
- Inspired creativity among students with engaging art projects and creative writing assignments tied to curricular topics.
- Designed lessons for problem-solving, creativity and communication skills.
Musician
Various Businesses
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow musicians for seamless performances and increased audience engagement.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians.
- Played various instruments professionally, including guitar and piano.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
Teacher's Assistant
Monmouth Elementary School 2nd Grade Classroom
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with other teachers on lesson preparation and assignment construction.
- Assessed student assignments for quality and completeness and assisted with grading.
K After Care Assistant Teacher
Club, Club K After School Zone
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed and orchestrated groups of up to 15 students aged K-5 in extracurricular activities
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches
- Communicated effectively and professionally with families to best support children’s learning and wellbeing
- Developed interactive and engaging activities for small groups of children aged K-5
- Created and maintained a safe and inclusive environment for students of many different socioeconomic backgrounds aged K-5.
Assistant Soccer Coach
Kidz Love Soccer Coach, Kidz Love Soccer Club
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Educated kids aged 5-15 on the rules and fundamentals of Soccer
- Encouraged teamwork and leadership in small group settings
- Engaged small groups of students varied in age to developing new skills and work effectively with other team members.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Elementary Education
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06.2022
Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Fostering Inclusivity, Integration, and Acceptance
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Teaching Through Various Mediums (Music, Art, Etc)
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Additional Information
- The Arts
- Musicianship (Myriad of instruments)
- Soccer
- Hiking
Timeline
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Greater Albany Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Monmouth Elementary School 2nd Grade Classroom
09.2021 - 06.2022
Musician
Various Businesses
06.2021 - Current
K After Care Assistant Teacher
Club, Club K After School Zone
01.2018 - 08.2020
Assistant Soccer Coach
Kidz Love Soccer Coach, Kidz Love Soccer Club
08.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor’s degree - Elementary Education
Western Oregon University
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