Grace Elliott
Amory,MS
Summary
Innovative professional bringing 5+ year background instructing. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Teacher/Coach
Monroe County School District
07.2021 - Current
- Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
3rd Grade Teacher
Prentiss County School District
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Clinical Data Analyst
North Mississippi Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Analyzed and interpreted patient, nursing or information systems data to improve care.
- Implemented policies and practices to foster patient data privacy and confidentiality.
- Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database.
- Answered customer questions to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Contacted insurance providers to verify insurance information and obtain billing authorization.
- Worked with team members and leadership to identify and develop process improvements.
- Processed and sent invoices, adjustments and credit memos to customers.
- Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.
- Performed data import, scanning or manual keying processes to verify invoice accuracy.
Student Teaching Intern
Prentiss County School District
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2017
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Player
- Relationship Building
- Calm Under Pressure
- CPR/First-aid Certified
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Skilled in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Meets
- Multicultural Awareness
- Data Inputting
- Billing Statement Review
- Collections Duties
- Data Entry
- Account Management
- Customer Service
- Account Reconciliation
- Auditing
- Invoicing Expertise
- Invoice Processing
- File Management
- Confidentiality Maintenance
Timeline
8th Grade Teacher/Coach
Monroe County School District
07.2021 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Prentiss County School District
07.2020 - 06.2021
Student Teaching Intern
Prentiss County School District
01.2020 - 05.2020
Clinical Data Analyst
North Mississippi Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Itawamba Community College
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