Ellie Harrison
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Education professional with experience in preschool instruction, parent communication, and school administration. Skilled in classroom management, student engagement, and building positive relationships with families. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and transitioning into elementary teaching.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Primrose School at Tradition
08.2025 - Current
- Supported families in completing enrollment and onboarding paperwork to ensure a smooth transition for new students.
- Established and managed comprehensive student files and records system.
- Oversaw management of student health documentation, including immunization, allergy, and dietary records.
- Organized and coordinated staff breaks to support daily operational efficiency and maintain classroom ratio standards.
- Provided assistance in classrooms to promote effective teaching and maintain student safety.
- Assisted in creating monthly school calendars. Supported planning of schoolwide events.
- Led informative tours for prospective families, highlighting key school programs and policies. Cultivated relationships with families to enhance their understanding of educational opportunities.
- Managed incoming phone calls and provided assistance to families regarding enrollment scheduling and school procedures.
Teacher
Primrose School at Tradition
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for two-year-olds and Pre-K students.
- Facilitated interactive daily lessons targeting early literacy, promoting social-emotional development, and ensuring kindergarten readiness for all students.
- Tailored educational content and classroom activities to support unique learning requirements of each student.
- Administered student assessments, including Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), to evaluate developmental and social-emotional growth.
- Facilitated phonemic awareness and letter recognition assessments to enhance early literacy skills in pre-K students.
- Facilitated fine motor and gross motor skill development through structured outdoor activity lessons and interactive learning experiences.
- Fostered connections with students and families to enhance engagement and support during daily drop-off and pick-up interactions.
- Facilitated communication of student progress, classroom updates, and behavioral concerns to families in a professional and supportive manner.
- Ensured classroom organization and cleanliness to uphold health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with teaching teams and administration to support classroom, goals, and student success.
- Facilitated early childhood development by enhancing language, literacy, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills.
- Oversaw classroom transitions and daily schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to enhance relationship-building strategies.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Storybrooke Preschool Academy
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Facilitated daily activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate children's progress and address any concerns effectively.
- Supervised classroom activities, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized classroom space conducive to learning and creativity.
File Clerk
Law Firm of Hoskins Turco Lloyd & Lloyd
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Pulled files for staff, management, and third party requests.
- Scanned and filed forms, reports, correspondence, and receipts.
- Facilitated retrieval and delivery of requested files to designated personnel.
- Maintained accurate records by organizing and filing loose leaf paperwork and documentation efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL01.2027
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Central High School
Ft. Pierce, FL05.2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson delivery
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- FTCE General Knowledge Exam - Passed
- FTCE Professional Education Exam - Passed
- FTCE Elementary Education K-6 Subject Area Exam - Passed
Timeline
Assistant Director
Primrose School at Tradition
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Primrose School at Tradition
08.2022 - 08.2025
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Storybrooke Preschool Academy
03.2022 - 07.2022
File Clerk
Law Firm of Hoskins Turco Lloyd & Lloyd
02.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indian River State College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Central High School