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Ellen Stephens

Parkville,MD

Summary

To educate and motivate young adults to reach their full potential by facilitating their education through various techniques to teach students to be strong, confident leaders in the 21st century. Experienced Middle School teacher successful at building positive teacherparent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 17 years in classroom environments in public and charter schools.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Shawnee Mission School District
Shawnee, KS
08.2023 - Current
  • Planned and implemented daily lessons, activities, and assessments to meet the needs of all students.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and staff members to create a positive learning atmosphere for students.
  • Utilized various forms of assessment such as quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations to evaluate student progress.
  • Created an inclusive learning environment by recognizing diverse cultures and backgrounds of students.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding student academic performance and behavior issues.

8th Grade ELA Teacher

National Heritage Academy
Summerfield , NC
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Developed and implemented engaging, differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Participated in school committees or other initiatives related to curriculum development or implementation.
  • Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Imagine Schools Broward
Coral Springs , FL
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Integrated literacy strategies into ELA classes such as close reading techniques, vocabulary development activities, summarizing information from texts.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
06-1991

Skills

  • Licensed in Missouri and Kansas
  • Background in ELA and Social Studies
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Shawnee Mission School District
08.2023 - Current

8th Grade ELA Teacher

National Heritage Academy
02.2020 - 06.2022

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Imagine Schools Broward
08.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ellen Stephens