Elyse Coleman
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Recently retired Title I Coordinator for Spotsylvania County Public Schools and huge lover of flowers. Experience working in a florist during college and have been daydreaming of returning ever since. Strong computer proficiency and experience in customer service.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Title I Coordinator
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Coordinated and provided oversight of Title I procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and regulations.
- Developed grant proposals to supplement available budget.
- Worked to ensure resources were appropriately and efficiently used to meet school improvement goals.
- Fostered team environment through daily collaboration with staff from central office departments of instruction, finance, and human resources, along with school administrators, teachers, and parents.
Mathematics Specialist
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2006 - 01.2016
- Supported teachers by planning with teams, modeling lessons, and providing professional development and resources to encourage student engagement and understanding of mathematics.
- Created and implemented strategies to improve attitudes towards math by introducing new teaching methods.
- Hosted math nights to share engagement strategies with students and their parents.
Classroom Teacher
Roanoke City & Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.1990 - 06.2006
- First and Second Grade Teacher for Roanoke Academy of Math and Science from 1990 - 1996.
- Second Grade Teacher for Chancellor Elementary School from 1996 - 2006.
Data Entry
Fallon Florist
09.1992 - 08.1993
- Worked part time as computer support while teaching at Roanoke City Public Schools.
Sales Associate
Helen's Florist
09.1987 - 05.1988
- Worked part time to fulfill customer orders by prepping florals and creating arrangements.
- Operated point of sale system and processed computer, phone, and in person orders.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA08.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.1990
Skills
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Strong Computer Proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive file sharing
Certification
Floral Design Certification Course
Expected completion Nov 2023
Instructor Mary Toth, Horticulturist IV & Certified Floral Designer
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Timeline
Title I Coordinator
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2023
Mathematics Specialist
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2006 - 01.2016
Data Entry
Fallon Florist
09.1992 - 08.1993
Classroom Teacher
Roanoke City & Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.1990 - 06.2006
Sales Associate
Helen's Florist
09.1987 - 05.1988
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Virginia Tech
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