Ellen Thore
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Energetic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K / 4th / 5th Grade Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Greensboro , NC
2012.01 - Current
- CKLA, LETRS, ARC, DIBELS, FCRR, Virginia Phonics, Nearpod, Google, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office and Fastbridge program experience
- Classroom management experience using positive reinforcement teaching techniques to encourage student growth and performance
- Created and adapted lesson plans for whole group, small group, and individual interventions based on student need and NC State Standards
- Mentor for student interns and beginning teachers, provided guidance in lesson planning, EDTPA, classroom management, and responsibilities of an educator
- Received State Bonus for Top 25% of State performance in ELA testing
- Met with administrators, parents, ESL, EC and AG teachers to provide necessary supports and extensions to meet the needs of all students
- Guided Reading Groups for K-6th grade lessons dependent on student performance
- Facilitated and Co-Facilitated the PBIS/Climate and Culture Goal Team 2018-2021, created school wide policies, adapted 2nd Step SEL program for school wide use, created and hosted a variety of events from celebrations for students, programs for volunteers and assistance with staff celebrations
- Communicated with a diverse student and parent population, used a variety of communication methods such as Remind, Zoom, text, email, phone, Microsoft Teams, and in person conferences.
Assistance Operations Manager
TRC Staffing Services
2005.01 - 2010.01
- Recruited candidates for clerical, administrative, professional, medical and accounting positions throughout the Piedmont Triad
- Interviewed a diverse range of applicants with varying degrees of experience and education
- Off-site Manager at a medical supply manufacturer.
Education
National Board Certification- Early and Middle Childhood Literacy -
01.2021
Teaching Licensure -
Greensboro College
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services -
Elon University
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Individualized Learning
- Multimedia Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Oral Communication
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year- Jefferson Elementary 2018- 2019
Certification
- National Board Certification in Literacy
- Teaching Licensure
Timeline
K / 4th / 5th Grade Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
2012.01 - Current
Assistance Operations Manager
TRC Staffing Services
2005.01 - 2010.01
National Board Certification- Early and Middle Childhood Literacy -
Teaching Licensure -
Greensboro College
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services -
Elon University
- National Board Certification in Literacy
- Teaching Licensure
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