Ginger Ellison
North Kansas City School District- Gateway
Kansas City,MO
27
years of professional experience
Professional instructional leader prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum design, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.
Work History
Library Media Specialist
10 Years 11 Months- Delivered timely, professional support to students, families, and staff through in-person and email
- Troubleshot technology and resource access issues, guiding users step-by-step to resolution
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Collaborated with building staff
- Promoted literacy by organizing engaging author visits, book clubs, and reading incentive programs.
- Managed the library budget ($15,000), ensuring the acquisition of diverse materials aligned with curricular needs and student interests.
Educator
2 Years 9 Months- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and improve academic achievement across grade levels.
- Designed and implemented curriculum aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback, enhancing individual learning paths.
- Implemented targeted literacy interventions, significantly improving student reading comprehension.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Reading Specialist
10 Years 7 Months- Developed and implemented individualized reading interventions to enhance student literacy skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to create targeted instructional strategies, improving engagement and learning outcomes for diverse learners.
- Supported struggling readers through one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction, fostering literacy growth and confidence.
- Analyzed student assessment data to identify reading strengths and areas for improvement.
- Led professional development workshops for educators on effective literacy instruction techniques, enhancing teaching practices and student literacy skills.
- Mentored new reading specialists in best practices and program implementation strategies.
Operations Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Streamlined inventory management processes, enhancing stock accuracy and minimizing discrepancies.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to improve stock accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating clear communication channels and promptly addressing concerns.
- Established effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
- Dean's List
- 3.6 GPA
Master of Arts - Reading
- Dean's List
- 4.0 GPA
Skills
Clear Written & Verbal Communication
Multicultural competence
Problem-Solving
Organizational skills
Effective communication
Behavior management
Teacher support and collaboration
Instructional technology
Content expertise
Building rapport and trust
Timeline
Library Media Specialist
North Kansas City School District- Gateway
08.2015 - 07.2026Read More
Educator
North Kansas City School District- Oakwood Manor
08.2012 - 05.2015Read More
Reading Specialist
North Kansas City School District, Winnwood
10.2001 - 05.2012Read More
Operations Manager
Midwest Apparel Group
06.1999 - 10.2001Read More
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Master of Arts from Reading
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University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary School Teaching
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