Tara Ellis
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Dedicated teacher with passion for working with children at multiple grade levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Hardin County Schools
Elizabethtown, KY
08.2022 - Current
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Assisted classroom teachers with accomplishing instructional goals by mentoring students, leading activities and implementing lesson plans.
- Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science and history.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Teacher
Hardin County Schools
Elizabethtown, KY
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Administrative Assistant
Hardin County Board Of Education
Elizabethtown, KY
07.2007 - 07.2011
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education-Learning And Behavior Disorders
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYBachelor of Arts -
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2009
Skills
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Hardin County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Hardin County Schools
08.2011 - 05.2014
Administrative Assistant
Hardin County Board Of Education
07.2007 - 07.2011
Master of Arts - Special Education-Learning And Behavior Disorders
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts -
Western Kentucky University
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