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Ellen Lee

2666 Horton Hill Rd Herndon,VA

Summary

Dedicated Kindergarten Teacher with proven skills in lesson planning, classroom management, collaboration, and parent-teacher communication. Committed to creating nurturing, inclusive learning environments that foster student growth academically, socially, and emotionally.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Henrietta Lacks Elementary
Aldie, VA
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Use state standards, county curriculum, and high impact strategies to plan and implement learning in phonemic awareness/phonics, reading, writing, math, social science, science, and health.
  • Engage, differentiate, scaffold, support, assess, progress monitor, collect and analyze data to guide instruction tailored to student needs.
  • Build strong relationships and use positive behavioral initiatives and supports to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for students to succeed.
  • Collaborate with team to pace standards quarterly, brainstorm and execute grade level activities that foster hands on fun for deeper learning.
  • Take initiative in professional growth by actively participating in CLTs and courses offered by the county.
  • Volunteer and participate in school wide events to build strong relationships with parents and build a positive school culture and community.

Kindergarten Teacher

Pinebrook Elementary
Aldie, VA
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Plan, implement, differentiate instruction in all subject areas while assessing, progress monitoring, collecting and analyzing data to inform teaching for individualized student needs.
  • Create personalized learning in literacy and math blocks according to student goal setting and reflection.
  • Build strong relationships with students, parents, and co-workers for classroom management and a positive learning community
  • Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports for a safe and inclusive learning environment for students to thrive.
  • Collaborate with team to plan, pace, create rubrics and assessments that align with state standards of learning.

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Hovatter Elementary
Aldie, VA
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Facilitate small group instruction, fostering collaboration and peer learning among students.
  • Organize classroom materials and resources, ensuring accessibility for both educators and students.
  • Monitor student behavior and provided consistent feedback to encourage positive interactions.
  • Support classroom management by maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment to foster positive growth and development in all students.
  • Provide one-on-one support for students struggling academically or emotionally, offering additional resources as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English, Early Childhood Education

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05-1995

Skills

  • Lesson planning using evidence based teaching and differentiated instruction
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Strong parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented

Accomplishments

LCPS SHINE (Spotlighting Heroes in Education) Above and Beyond, November 2023

Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award: VA state winner 1997

Certification

Collegiate Professional License

License #: CP-514255

Issued: 07/22/1996

Expiration: 06/30/2034

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Henrietta Lacks Elementary
08.2024 - 06.2025

Kindergarten Teacher

Pinebrook Elementary
10.2022 - 06.2024

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Hovatter Elementary
09.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English, Early Childhood Education

James Madison University