Summer Elston
La Crosse,WI
Summary
Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
La Crosse School District
2002.08 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Served on multiple building and district committees
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Behavior Success Coach
School District Of La Crosse
2021.07 - 2022.06
- Established trust with teachers and students through active listening, empathy, and effective communication techniques.
- Collaborated and created behavior plans to help students be successful in the classroom
- Led small groups to increase lagging skills in both behavior and academic areas
- Received Trauma Informed Care Instructor certification and led numerous workshops regarding teaching students with trauma
3/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Pardeeville School District
2001.08 - 2002.06
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05.2001
Skills
- Trauma Informed Care Instructor
- OG week long training
- Lead Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions which includes ROFAH, Sonday, LLI, Number Worlds and NumberSense
- Project Aware school leader
- Tier 2 Behavior team member
- Student Management Team (SMT) member
- Implement Responsive Classroom Daily
Timeline
Behavior Success Coach
School District Of La Crosse
2021.07 - 2022.06
Classroom Teacher
La Crosse School District
2002.08 - Current
3/4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Pardeeville School District
2001.08 - 2002.06
Master of Arts - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
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