Mallary J. Ellsworth
APO,AE
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher with a proven track record of motivating and engaging students in their learning journey. Expertise in managing diverse classrooms, assessing student progress, and fostering positive relationships with students and parents. Six years of experience spanning Pre-k, Kindergarten and Third grade, adept at crafting individualized lesson plans that promote a nurturing and productive classroom environment. Committed to supporting comprehensive student growth through innovative teaching strategies and a focus on holistic development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Vicenza Elementary
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered structured lessons to 24 students on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities to promote collective interests of staff and the student body.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Prepared over 60 pre-k students for kindergarten over 3 years by meeting district standards of social-emotional and academic skills.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and maintained detailed records on student progress.
- Assessed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve their understanding.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Substitute Teacher
Augusta Preparatory Day School
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Taught and supervised student ages pre-k-4th grade.
- Followed classroom plans left by classroom teacher to continue students engagement and reinforce core concepts.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Elementary Teacher
Duncan Elementary
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Taught one year of pre-k and one year of third grade at Fort Hood Military Installation.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Elementary Education Intern & Resident
Texas A&M-Commerce University
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (EC-4)
Texas A&M-Commerce University
Commerce, Texas05-2008
Skills
- Supportive intervention in school crises
- Support for standardized testing success
- Assessment implementation for early childhood and elementary education
- Classroom management experience
- C-Scope Curriculum guide, Dan St Romain, Fountas and Pinnell, Heggerty, and Fundations experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Trained in effective reading instruction strategies
- Implementation of common core principles
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Social-emotional learning
Certification
- Texas-Teacher-Early Childhood-4th Grade Certification - 8/01/2025 - 07/31/2031
- Texas-English as a Second Language Supplemental License - 8/01/2025 - 07/31/2031
- Maryland-Teacher Early Childhood-6th Grade-Professional License - 7/1/2022-06/30/2027
- Pennsylvania-License in progress
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Vicenza Elementary
04.2024 - 05.2025
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Mae Stevens Early Learning Academy
08.2020 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
Augusta Preparatory Day School
01.2011 - 10.2011
Elementary Teacher
Duncan Elementary
08.2008 - 08.2010
Elementary Education Intern & Resident
Texas A&M-Commerce University
09.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (EC-4)
Texas A&M-Commerce University