Joshuah Ellis Jr.
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Engaging and patient professional committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Multi-talented Content Writer well-versed in research, writing and editing wide range of content. Comfortable working with little oversight to write interesting, clean and clear copy. Skilled in content management systems, online content publishing software and SEO.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
LUMIN SCHOOLS
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
07.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to create interactive lessons that increased student engagement and understanding.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences to address student performance and collaboratively develop support strategies.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
SCHOLAR COACH
AMERICORPS
Milwaukee, USA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided private instruction to individuals and small groups, enhancing academic performance and preparing students for assessments.
- Conducted assessment tests to evaluate student knowledge and identify specific areas for targeted improvement.
- Worked closely with kindergarten students to develop phonemic awareness skills, reading skills, word comprehension.
- Submitted detailed tutoring records to academic department, facilitating review and tracking of student progress.
- Participated in initial and ongoing training sessions to develop and improve teaching techniques.
- Modeled professional behavior and good study habits both within and outside of tutorial environment.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding grades and personal information in keeping with ethics code.
MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee, USA
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Compiled and edited clips from interviews for online and social media distribution, enhancing audience engagement.
- Transmitted and presented exciting live reports with current technology.
- Collaborated with classmates and team members to produce accurate and impactful news stories.
- Researched and analyzed background information related to stories to provide complete and accurate information.
- Analyzed scripts and provided structured summaries with insights on character development and narrative flow.
- Reviewed copy to correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT TECHNICIAN
AUTISM INTERVENTION MILWAUKEE
Wauwatosa, USA
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with children with Autism to foster interpersonal skills, communication, and socio-emotional growth.
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being, reporting unusual behaviors or physical ailments to medical staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Participated in developing and implementing patient treatment programs.
- Educated patients and families on mental health topics, enhancing understanding and coping strategies.
- Leveraged knowledge of behaviorally and psychologically expressed stress reactions and addressed accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12-2022
Minor in Journalism - Advertising and Media Studies
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee, WI12.2022
Associate of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN
Mequon, WI06.2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Student engagement
- Professional development
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Public speaking
- copy editing
- technical writing
- content creation
- digital publishing
- Editing
- Copywriting
- SEO strategies
- Press releases
- Multimedia content creation
- Grammar usage
- Multimedia writing
- Excellent spelling skills
- Journalism
- Data analysis
Awards
Two-Time Partner of the Quarter recipient at Starbucks Corp. for outstanding customer service, and overall work ethic.
Extracurricular Activities
Assistant Basketball Coach
Music Productions - Skai Academy
Personal Blog Co-Producer
Languages
- Spanish, Conversational
- ASL, Intermediate
Coursework
- High School and College Level English Courses/Journalism Courses
- College Level Psychology Courses
- American Sign Language
- Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Limited
ASL
Limited
Timeline
Teacher
LUMIN SCHOOLS
07.2023 - Current
SCHOLAR COACH
AMERICORPS
08.2022 - 08.2023
MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE
02.2021 - 06.2021
BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT TECHNICIAN
AUTISM INTERVENTION MILWAUKEE
05.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Minor in Journalism - Advertising and Media Studies
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE
Associate of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN