Jordyn Ellis
SAN ANTONIO,TX
Summary
Results-driven education professional with 5+ years of teaching experience and current leadership as an ESL Coordinator, specializing in instructional design, curriculum development, and multilingual learner support. Proven ability to design engaging learning experiences, lead professional development, and implement instructional programs at scale. Passionate about leveraging technology and data-driven strategies to improve learning outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Coordinator
School of Science and Technology
San Antonio
01.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented instructional supports for 120+ multilingual learners, improving language acquisition outcomes.
- Led professional development sessions for 40+ teachers on ESL strategies and differentiation
- Analyzed TELPAS and benchmark data for 120+ students to drive targeted instruction.
- Collaborated with leadership to align ESL programming with standards and compliance
- Developed instructional materials to support content accessibility
- Managed ESL program implementation and 100% LPAC compliance across all required documentation and timelines.
Lead Classroom Teacher (Various Roles)
School of Science and Technology
San Antonio
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Designed and implemented differentiated, student-centered instruction for 80+ students across Kindergarten and 4th grade, integrating phonics, literacy, numeracy, and inquiry-based science learning
- Increased early literacy outcomes by strengthening foundational skills (letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and decoding), contributing to measurable student growth across assessment benchmarks
- Led 4th grade students to high STAAR passing rates (90%+ proficiency), demonstrating significant gains in reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking skills
- Developed and executed data-driven lesson plans, incorporating accommodations and scaffolds to support diverse learners, including English Learners and students with varying academic needs
- Mentored and coached 5+ early childhood educators, supporting implementation of best practices in instruction, classroom management, and child development
- Collaborated with families and staff to support student growth, maintaining consistent communication and increasing parent involvement
- Awarded TEA Allotment funding in recognition of strong instructional practices and student outcomes, securing additional resources to enhance classroom learning experiences
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Texas
El Paso, TX08.2022
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2019
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Google Classroom)
- Data Analysis & Assessment
- Multilingual Learner Strategies
- Professional Development & Training
- ELearning Development
- Program Implementation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- EC-6 Generalist
- ESL Certification
- TEFL Certification
- TEA Exemplary Teacher 2024
Timeline
ESL Coordinator
School of Science and Technology
01.2025 - Current
Lead Classroom Teacher (Various Roles)
School of Science and Technology
01.2019 - 01.2025
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Texas
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Texas Tech University