Ellen Abere
Millington,NJ
Summary
Accomplished educator with a track record of fostering academic growth and emotional well-being in students, demonstrated during roles at Bridgewater-Raritan Board of Education. Expert in differentiated instruction and building strong relationships with parents, I've significantly enhanced reading proficiency and classroom engagement through innovative curriculum planning and effective behavior management techniques.
Overview
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Work History
Kindergarten Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Long Hill Twp. Board Of Education
Gillette, NJ
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Elementary Teaching Specialist (ETS)
Bridgewater-Raritan Board Of Education
Van Holten School
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide literacy initiatives aimed at improving achievement for all students.
- Mentored new teachers in literacy instruction methodologies, sharing expertise and best practices for successful outcomes.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to take risks and develop confidence in their reading abilities.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure consistent implementation of reading interventions across all subject areas.
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse learners, addressing specific literacy needs and goals.
First Grade Teacher
Bridgewater-Raritan Board Of Education
Crim School
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Work Toward Masters Degree - Reading
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJElementary Education & Psychology -
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA05.1992
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Parent Communication
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Curriculum Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Early Reading
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Student needs assessment
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Accomplishments
New Jersey Governor’s Award Winner
Certification
Standard Teaching Certificate K-8
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Long Hill Twp. Board Of Education
Elementary Teaching Specialist (ETS)
Bridgewater-Raritan Board Of Education
First Grade Teacher
Bridgewater-Raritan Board Of Education
Work Toward Masters Degree - Reading
Rutgers University
Elementary Education & Psychology -
Muhlenberg College