Ellen Kalivoda
Summary
Teaching professional with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive atmosphere. Known for crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering love for learning among students. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on achieving educational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Erie Catholic School District
08.2021 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Mentored student teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
Pre-K Teacher
Lakewood Preschool
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
Teacher
School District of the City of Erie
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
Gannon University
Erie, PA01.1998
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Instructional Design
- Continuous Learning Engagement
- Student Evaluation
- Engaging Learning Experiences
- Literacy Development Strategies
- Effective Literacy Approaches
- Work Assignment and Evaluation
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Personalized Learning Approaches
- Certified Educator in State
Certification
- Elementary K-6
- Early Childhood N-3
- Reading Specialist
Personal Characteristics
- Organized
- Well spoken
- Patience
- Reliable
- Responsible
- Disciplined
- Creative
- Enthusiastic
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Erie Catholic School District
08.2021 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Lakewood Preschool
09.2018 - 05.2020
Teacher
School District of the City of Erie
01.1998 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Education
Gannon University
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