Monique Ellisor
Houston,TX
Summary
Talented, personable ESL Teacher with Interdisciplinary and Organized Leadership, in Higher Education degrees and familiarity with diverse cultures. Delivered high-level business English instruction to international professionals. Exceptional communications skills helped clients to increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Lead Teacher
Aldine ISD
Houston , TX
08.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers in grades K-5th and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
- Collaborated with teachers K-5th and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for grades first thru fifth.
- Taught and assisted students in such areas as literacy and Writing, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Increased 90% ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Literacy Coach
Houston ISD
Houston , TX
07.2001 - 05.2013
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided K-5th grade teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling K-5th grade readers by 90%.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence for 90% of student population.
Education
No Degree - Doctoral in Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10.2024
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership, Higher Education
Claremont Lincoln University
Claremont, CA06.2020
Skills
- Test methods knowledge
- IEP comprehension
- Testing and grading
- Individual and group instruction
- Parent/Community Committee Member
- Curriculum Development
- Extensive English grammar knowledge
Life long learner
I have instant curiosity about the world. My self-motivation keeps me in pursuit of knowledge for personal and professional reasons.
Timeline
ESL Lead Teacher
Aldine ISD
08.2014 - Current
Literacy Coach
Houston ISD
07.2001 - 05.2013
No Degree - Doctoral in Education
Walden University
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership, Higher Education
Claremont Lincoln University