Karli Ellis

• Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
• Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
• Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
• Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
• Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
• Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
• Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
• Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
• Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
• Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
• Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
• Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
• Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy, patience, and communication skills.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet evolving educational standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality education.

Implemented and designed the OWL (PreK for ME) Curriculum.

Lead pilot classroom for a new state curriculum.

Worked collaboratively with the Maine Department of Education. Assisted prompting and training teachers throughout the State of Maine.

• Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
• Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
• Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional best practices, contributing to a cohesive learning experience for students across grade levels.
• Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Mentored new teachers in the Pre-K program, sharing insights and resources to help them succeed in their roles.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Continually updated knowledge on early childhood education trends and research findings, applying this information to improve the quality of instruction delivered to students.
• Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
• Led professional development workshops for fellow Pre-K teachers on topics such as integrating technology in the classroom or effective behavior management strategies, strengthening our team''s collective expertise in these areas.
• Increased parental involvement through regular communication, resulting in a stronger support system for student success.
• Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and collaboration among students.

• Contributed positively towards team goals utilizing excellent communication skills when collaborating with colleagues across departments.
• Empowered families to achieve self-sufficiency by providing financial education and employment assistance.
• Facilitated positive outcomes for families in crisis by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored action plans.
• Strengthened family relationships through facilitating communication and conflict resolution skills workshops.
• Ensured timely delivery of services to families in need by maintaining accurate records and efficient case management practices.
• Enabled parents to develop effective parenting strategies through leading evidence-based educational classes on various topics such as discipline techniques or nutrition guidelines.
• Provided targeted assistance to families facing eviction or homelessness by connecting them with legal resources, housing assistance programs, or emergency financial aid.
• Supported healthy child development with early intervention programs, assessments, and referrals to appropriate services.
• Safeguarded the wellbeing of children at risk by reporting concerns promptly to appropriate authorities, as mandated by law.
• Increased awareness of available resources within the community through hosting informational sessions, workshops, and outreach events.
• Enhanced family wellbeing by providing comprehensive support and resources to address individual needs.
• Assisted low-income families in obtaining necessary funding or subsidies for childcare expenses or other essential supports.
• Increased parent engagement in children''s education through organizing school events, meetings, and workshops.
• Streamlined case coordination processes between agencies involved in providing services to the same family, reducing duplicative efforts and improving overall outcomes.
• Upheld confidentiality and privacy standards for sensitive client information according to organizational policies and government regulations.
• Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
• Managed heavy caseload using well-developed time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills.
• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
• Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
• Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.