Porsha Ellis

adympf@r.postjobfree.com 678-***-****

Hoover, AL 35244

SUMMARY

Versatile and motivated instructional leader who facilitates quality improvements in all academic and organizational processes. Strongly committed to student learning, active engagement and resourcing teachers. Excited to work alongside fellow educators to plan and instruct each content area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational, and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning. Focused on helping students and teachers build important skills in order to build capacity for academic performance.

SKILLS

Skilled at communicating complex ideas and

concepts in an understandable manner using

various visual, verbal, and Interactive means.

Skilled with a sense of responsibility,

professionalism, and empathy.

Passionate about equipping and

empowering teachers in their efforts to

educate the whole child.

Proficient in navigating Microsoft and

Google-based systems.

Literacy Support

Friendly, Positive Attitude

Reliable & Trustworthy

EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor

University Of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Aug 2022-Current Assisted students in achieving completion of learning objectives. Presented courses to undergraduate students and created lesson plans, tests and assignments to ascertain how well students retained class material. Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines. Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.

Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways. Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension. Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress. Reading Specialist

Shades Mountain Elementary School Hoover, AL Jun 2019-Current Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers in order to provide optimal support

Maintained student records in accordance with district and state standards Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with exceptionalities

Collaborated successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to meeting the needs of every students Actively supported teachers in efforts to improve delivery of instruction to optimize student engagement and success

Served in various administrative roles throughout the school Balanced multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery Partnered with teachers to adapt instructional techniques to appropriate skill levels of supervised students.

Teacher

Deer Valley Elementary School Hoover, AL Aug 2017-May 2019 Created lessons to engage all learners that aligned to Common Core Standards Collaborated with ELA team to inform grade level specific instruction Use alternative assessment methods to inform classroom instruction Collaborated, planned, and implemented tier III instruction Facilitated data meetings for grades 3-5

Presented 4th and 5th grade Reading session at LTI Professional Development Conference Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities

Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability. Teacher

Shelby County Schools Calera, AL Jul 2015-Jul 2017 Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading

Developed engaging course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students

Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading

Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques

Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent- teacher conferences.

ELA Lead Teacher

Gwinnett County Schools Lawrenceville, GA Jul 2014-May 2015 Wrote curriculum for the district/ Peer coach for grade level Creating age appropriate lessons that engage all learners that aligned with Common Core Standards

Applied a variety of teaching methods, Creating lessons that engage all learners that aligned with Georgia State Standards // Collaborate with 5th grade teaching staff Applied a variety of teaching methods

Formed cooperative learning groups (differentiate instruction)// Use Alternative assessment methods.

Kids Activities Department Head

Lifetime Fitness Lawrenceville, GA Jul 2011-Feb 2014 Created and promoted monthly events and activity calendars Planned Programs and Educational Activity Curriculum Coached staff members toward quality improvement

Planned and Operated a Summer Camp with over 120 children between the ages of 5 and 11 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education

GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE Lawrenceville, GA

Early Childhood Education ESOL Endorsed Highly Qualified to teach Reading Master of Arts: Reading Specialist

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY Lincoln, NE

Master of Arts: Instructional Leadership

University of West Alabama Livingston, AL

Science Of Reading Training - LETRS

REFERENCES

Dr. Autumm Jeter, Assistant Superintendent of AL Board of Education - 205-***-**** Kevin Erwin, Principal of Shades Mountain Elementary- 205-***-**** Courtney Madison, Principal of Elvin Hill Elementary - 205-***-**** Wayne Richardson, Former Principal of Deer Valley Elementary School - 205-***-**** Whitney Cook, Curriculum Coordinator, Secondary of Hoover City Schools - (205-****-**** Quincy Collins, Principal of Trace Crossings Elementary - 256-***-**** Tamela Maddox, Principal of i3 Academy - 205-***-****

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