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Emily Elkins
Educator
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
Work History
Purdue UniversityLafayette, IN
Administrative Assistant
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Manage calendars and schedule conference rooms
- Receive orders from and place orders through the Ariba procurement system
- Execute record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Receive and sort incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient..
Independent Contractor - Self EmployedLafayette, IN
Instructional Designer
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Initiate and maintain communication with clients, SMEs and other stakeholders in order to ensure project needs are being met
- Utilize SMEs, curriculum maps, and open educational resources to write learning objectives and design and develop online learning modules
- Plan implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Pearson VUERemote, IN
Scoring Supervisor
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Monitor scorers and provide feedback and guidance to help them score accurately
- Communicate daily with scoring director to provide updates on scorer progress
German American BankJasper, IN
Instructional Design Intern
05.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Utilized SMEs, mentors, and existing training materials to design a sales training module for bank tellers on Articulate 360
- Used ADDIE and ARCS models to guide design decisions
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
Lafayette School CorporationLafayette, IN
7th Grade ELA Teacher
07.2019 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Researched, analyzed, and utilized emerging technologies to facilitate student growth
- Communicated with students from various backgrounds and provided positive feedback and reinforcement to build confidence and a sense of safety
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
VIPKIDRemote, IN
ELA Teacher
01.2016 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Assessed and reported students’ individual academic progress and behavior for parents
- Participated in ongoing professional training to improve my teaching skills
- Successfully built relationships and communicated with students from different language and cultural backgrounds
Southwest Dubois County School CorporationHuntingburg, IN
Substitute Teacher
08.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Evaluate and implement teacher lesson plans and management strategies for grades Preschool-12
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Arc Of IndianaEvansville, IN
Instructor
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Designed individualized support plans for adults with developmental disabilities, facilitating daily activities and outings that helped clients gain independence and achieve personal goals
- Built meaningful relationships with clients to help create beneficial activities for them
- Managed other employees in daily operations and assist with new staff training
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Various FamiliesLondon, Rome, Bilbao, Stuttgart
Aupair
01.2012 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Provided care and English language instruction for children ages 3 months through 12 years
- Crossed cultural and language barriers to communicate with parents and to create a positive learning environment for children.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
Education
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
Master of Science from Learning Design And Technology
04.2021 - 12.2023
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Capstone Project: Developed learning modules for a pre-vocational program.
Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMarion, IN
Bachelor of Science from English Education
02.2018 - 04.2019
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMarion, IN
Bachelor of Arts from Applied Music
09.2007 - 04.2013
University Overview
- Dean's List
- Academic Scholarship Recipient
- Extracurricular Activities: Wind Ensemble, Choir, Orchestra, World Music Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Pep Band
- Research Project: Social and Moral Issues Presented in American Musical Theatre
Skills
Spreadsheet management
Administrative support
Course material creation
Learning strategies
Training program development
Student-centered learning
Social-Emotional Learning training
Graphic Design
Accomplishments
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Classroom, Canvas, Canva, Articulate Rise 360
- Storyline, Ariba, Adobe Creative Suite
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician
Software
Articulate 360
Canva
Google Suite
Camtasia and iMovie
Photoshop
LMS Management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Purdue University
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Design Intern
German American Bank
05.2023 - 08.2023
Instructional Designer
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
11-2022
Purdue University
Master of Science from Learning Design And Technology
04.2021 - 12.2023
Indiana State Teaching License
07-2019
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Lafayette School Corporation
07.2019 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Southwest Dubois County School Corporation
08.2018 - 05.2019
Scoring Supervisor
Pearson VUE
04.2018 - Current
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science from English Education
02.2018 - 04.2019
ELA Teacher
VIPKID
01.2016 - 10.2019
Instructor
Arc Of Indiana
01.2014 - 01.2017
Aupair
Various Families
01.2012 - 10.2013
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts from Applied Music
09.2007 - 04.2013