TORIA ELLIS
Philadelphia,Pa
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa
08.2018 - Current
- Planned, organized, and implemented appropriate instructional program in all subjects for 4th grade
- Used Positive Discipline strategies to manage behaviors
- Conducted differentiated whole group, small group, and one-on-one lessons
- Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline
- Collaborated with team members to ensure cognitive growth and development of all students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Special Education Classroom Assistant
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Worked with teacher, physical and speech therapist to execute Individual Education Plan goals for multiple students
- Assists teacher with preparation and maintenance of instructional materials and classroom displays
- Provides verbal and/or written feedback of observations to the teacher for evaluating students progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectives
- Guides and assists students in small group instruction setting with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities
Childcare Director
Principal’s Demonstration And Preparatory Academy
Philadelphia, PA
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Lead a enrichment program for Kindergarten-bound students
- Developed curriculum including planning, implementing, facilitating, and monitoring creative and educational daily activities
- Wrote bi-yearly assessments for parents per state requirements
- Organize field trips for preschoolers
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA08.2015
Skills
- Grading procedures
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Group learning mechanics
- Technology integration
- Test administration
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student Goal setting and Progress Monitoring
Certification
- Instructional 1 (Pre-K-4) Certification
Curriculum
Math
Everyday Math
Envisions
Literacy
Wonders
ReadyJen
Being a Writer
Sadlier
Social-emotional learning
Caring School Community
Testing
STAR
Aimsweb
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Classroom Assistant
School District of Philadelphia
10.2017 - 08.2018
Childcare Director
Principal’s Demonstration And Preparatory Academy
03.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania