1. Ellen Green
2503 Second Avenue,, Denver, CO 73207, Home (628) 555-0032, elleng@myisp.com
Teacher
SUMMARY
Elementary School Teacher with six years of experience. Dedication to the profession of teaching and overall
student development recognized by awards and commendations. Innovative integration of technology and hands-on
activities to support learning concepts. Earned Bachelor of Arts in Teaching and Colorado Teaching Certificate for
K-8.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Dedicated to meeting the individual needs of children using creative, engaging methods.
Skilled in team teaching and interfacing with parents, colleagues, and administration.
Excellent program development and strategic planning skills, including design of after-school enrichments and
remediation programs.
Experienced with a range of student ages, from preschool through middle school and? junior high.
Top awards and evaluations received during short teaching tenure.
EXPERIENCE
• Managed classroom of 2nd and 3rd grade students, teaching all subjects including gym, art, and music.
Developed lesson plans that met varied student needs, evaluated and assessed childrens development, and
implemented study methodologies to enhance childrens progress. Attended teacher in-services and staff
meetings, maintaining strong relationships with fellow staff and administrators.
Selected as Model Classroom by administration for emphasis on clear goals and? objectives for each lesson.
Awarded top performance rating in principal's evaluations due to individual assistance designed for students with
special needs.
Generated classroom excitement by introducing hands-on lessons and programming.
Pursued new learning tools to enhance educational programs.
Inspired and motivated children in art and craft design utilizing naturalmaterials. Third grade students won 1st place
in annual art competition, second grade? students earned 2nd place.
• Managed classrooms, followed lesson plans, and provided instruction relative to English, math, history, and
science at the middle school level. Continually maintained student interest and provided an interactive
atmosphere. Hired as full-time replacement teacher due to established positive reputation. Attended parent
conferences and PTA sponsored events.
Effectively implemented available lesson plans to ensure continuity of instruction.
Integrated technology across curriculum providing additional classroom resources and enabling hands-on use of
computer equipment. . Participated in multi-class, multi-age activities to increase student interpersonal skills.

2. Devised and implemented cross-curricular units to link math and history concepts.
Created after-school literacy centers, involving 30% of students voluntarily.
• Observed students to ascertain their interests, background, learning styles, maturity level, and parent
preferences. Organized personal learning activities to meet each students needs.
Assisted students by providing individualized instruction based on observation.
Produced narrative reports to inform parents of progress and challenges. . Maintained healthy and safe environment
for children to explore without undue risks.
Advised parents on their childrens readiness for kindergarten.
• Interned in 4th grade classroom by teaching all subjects, administering and correcting tests, recording
attendance, and exercising needed discipline.
Co-directed district-wide spelling bee involving over 250 student participants.. Conducted after school Math
Olympiad program to provide additional? challenges. . Initiated schools participation in nationwide oration and
writing contests.
Coordinated 4th grade fundraiser that raised over $2,000.
EDUCATION
Central Colorado College, Boulder, CO 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
CREDENTIALS AND AWARDS
Elementary Teaching Credential, Colorado, Grades K-8
National Teacher Certificate
Preschool Certificate
Outstanding Student Teacher May 1996
Golden Key National Honor Society Member
VOLUNTEER
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital - Reach Out and Read Program