Emili Russell
Brookton,ME
Summary
I am a passionate educator who loves creating engaging lessons and has good relationship-building skills. I am experienced in lesson planning and classroom management, and am ready to take on the job of an elementary teacher.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
East Grand School
Danforth, ME
02.2026 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Created classroom management strategies to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to increase improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement educational initiatives and improve my personal teaching practices.
Educational Technician
East Grand School
Danforth, ME
10.2019 - Current
- Supported IEPs by assisting with instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Monitored my one-on-one student's progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance and social development.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and improve overall teaching effectiveness.
Child Care Lead Teacher
Little's Cove Daycare
Danforth, ME
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Created engaging lesson plans to help develop children's fine and gross motor skills.
- Facilitated a safe environment, promoting positive behavior among children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development progress and address concerns effectively.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding health, safety, and child care standards.
Education
No Degree - General Education Classes
University of Maine Presque Isle
Danforth, MEBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2029
Skills
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Activity management
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and management
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
East Grand School
02.2026 - Current
Educational Technician
East Grand School
10.2019 - Current
Child Care Lead Teacher
Little's Cove Daycare
01.2019 - 08.2022
No Degree - General Education Classes
University of Maine Presque Isle
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Region Two School of Applied Technology
I took Early Childhood at Region Two School of Applied Technology my senior year of high school where I had to create lesson plans to teach and also interact with children between the ages of three and five during their play time.
Teacher's Assistant
I was Kim Gray's Teacher's Assistant while I was in high shool for three years. In that time, I learned different teaching strategies as well as engaging learning activities and different classroom management strategies.
Middle School Girls Softball Coach
I have had the honor of being the East Grand Middle School Girl's Softball coach for the 2026 season. I have learned different teaching strategies and how to deal with all kinds of different behaviors and even grew my relationship-building skills.