Kathleen Elliott
Gainesville
Summary
Passionate professional with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor of English
State College of Florida
Bradenton
01.2023 - Current
- Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate individual student needs.
- Strategize academic opportunities with the program director.
- Maintained a schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
- Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
- Sourced appropriate course materials to support various student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
Education Advisor/Tutor
Inspire You Academics, LLC
08.2021 - Current
- Create lessons while staying current with relevant industry standards.
- Perform scheduled in-person and virtual course meetings.
- Utilize a variety of teaching strategies to encourage active learning.
- Established and supervised peer counseling and peer tutoring programs.
- Developed assessments to evaluate student achievement levels in various subject areas.
- Supported the transition from high school to college by providing information about college admissions processes.
Program Director
Harvest United Methodist Church
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards, and relevant contractual policy.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to address student learning needs.
- Developed a network of local department trainers to provide job skills training.
- Sought and managed budgeting for learning and knowledge transference activities.
- Prepared and submitted budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
Fifth Grade Teacher | Academic Advisor
Shorecrest College Preparatory School
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Development Project Based Learning activities
- Delivered instruction using active learning methods to accommodate different learning styles
- Effective collaboration across departments and academic disciplines
- STEAM Week event coordinator
Middle School English Teacher (Honors) | Academic Student Advisor
LCC Day School
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
- Promoted positive behaviors among students by providing guidance and support.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
Program Director
State of Florida
12.2002 - 06.2015
- Guardian ad Litem, child advocate
- Consistently received promotions at county and state level
- Successful creation and implementation of new staff and volunteer training modules
- Maintained confidential data on clients and staff in secure databases
- Lead meetings with stakeholders at local and state levels
Education
Master of Science - Education Middle/High English Teacher (Honors), Instructional Design and Technology
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL06.2024
Teacher's College Writing Institute
Columbia University
New York, NY06.2017
Bachelor of Art - English Education
Stetson University
DeLand, FL08.2000
Skills
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Regulatory compliance
- Follow-up care coordination
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective customer communication
- Optimize staff performance
- Research and data analysis
- Digital and print marketing
- Cross-functional team development
- Program development
Certification
Certified Apple Teacher, 01/01/23
Volunteer Experience
- Helping America Read program coordinator
- Superhero 5k sponsor and participant
- Habitat for Humanity
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor of English
State College of Florida
01.2023 - Current
Program Director
Harvest United Methodist Church
07.2022 - 08.2023
Education Advisor/Tutor
Inspire You Academics, LLC
08.2021 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher | Academic Advisor
Shorecrest College Preparatory School
08.2018 - 05.2021
Middle School English Teacher (Honors) | Academic Student Advisor
LCC Day School
08.2015 - 07.2018
Program Director
State of Florida
12.2002 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Education Middle/High English Teacher (Honors), Instructional Design and Technology
Full Sail University
Teacher's College Writing Institute
Columbia University
Bachelor of Art - English Education
Stetson University
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