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, VA05-1995
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