Lorrie Ellis
Marysville,MI
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 15 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Math Teacher
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Manistee, MI
12.2017 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Prepared and implemented lessons covering required course topics while providing meaningful math instruction.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lesson details and help students with test preparation.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluate student's progress on standardized test and design lessons around student needs.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and text.
Middle School, Science Teacehr
St. Mary Mccormick Catholic Academy
Port Huron, MI
08.2006 - 06.2016
- Maintained discipline and order in classroom to enable productive instruction and counseled students and parents on learning and discipline problems.
- Developed learning activities and deployed differentiated science instruction to address various types of learners.
- Used technology regularly in daily lessons and encouraged use by students to enhance learning experience and keep up with current trends.
- Identified pupil needs and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Substitute Teacher
Yale Public Schools
Yale, MI
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05.2004
High School Diploma -
Yale Public Schools
Yale, MI05.1998
Skills
- Able to Dissect Curriculum Standards
- Implement District Standards
- Creates an Inviting Virtual Classroom
- Fosters Adolescent Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Statistical Data Gathering
- Mathematics Lesson Planning and Editing
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive and Cooperative Interaction with Coworkers
Timeline
8th Grade Math Teacher
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
12.2017 - Current
Middle School, Science Teacehr
St. Mary Mccormick Catholic Academy
08.2006 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher
Yale Public Schools
09.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
High School Diploma -
Yale Public Schools