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KARESSA ELLIS

Alvin,TX

Summary

Motivated General Education Teacher with experience in delivering engaging lessons to students and helping attain strong understanding of English language. Proficient in fostering creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Writing Teacher

IDEA Public Schools-Spring
08.2014 - Current
  • Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in Reading
  • Assisted with student organization events to promote student engagement.
  • Engaged in departmental committees to develop and review policies.

General Education Teacher

Houston Gateway Academy
08.2014 - 05.2022
  • Taught lifelong skills useful in future vocations.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Increased class numbers by 90% through referrals and word of mouth.
  • Facilitated traditional, online and in-person training for over 25 students to promote better learning opportunities.

2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher

Energized For Excellence Academy
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Established and mastered Star Assessment Scores of 95%
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Education

Master of Arts - Reading Literacy Coach/Reading Curriculum

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Acts Houston Certification Program
Houston, TX

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
12.2009

High School Diploma -

Ross Shaw Sterling High High
Houston, TX
05.1988

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student engagement
  • Student-centered learning
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Educational Programs Evaluation
  • Special Education
  • Examination administration

Accomplishments

  • Team Leader of 5 staff members
  • Teacher of the Year Recipient (2016)
  • Member of the Order of Eastern Stars and a team member of Who's Who Organization

School Achievements Testing Portfolio

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Timeline

General Education Teacher

Houston Gateway Academy
08.2014 - 05.2022

3rd Grade Writing Teacher

IDEA Public Schools-Spring
08.2014 - Current

2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher

Energized For Excellence Academy
08.2011 - 08.2014

Master of Arts - Reading Literacy Coach/Reading Curriculum

Grand Canyon University

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Acts Houston Certification Program

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

University of Houston - Clear Lake

High School Diploma -

Ross Shaw Sterling High High

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