Elyse Watenmaker - English Teacher - Conejo Unified School District

Summary

Dedicated Teacher looking for summer work in any field. Resourceful and passionate with adaptable and approachable style. Organized and dependable candidate utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25

years of professional experience

Work History

High School English Teacher

Conejo Unified School District

Westlake Village , CA

01.1998 - Current

Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University Fresno

Fresno California

09.1989 - 06.1993

Single Subject English Teaching Credential -

St. Mary's College

Moraga, CA

09.1993 - 06.1994

Skills

Administering [Area of study] tests

Writing coursework

Individualized instruction

Student records management

Literature analysis

Student support

Classroom management

Timeline