Elizabeth Stokes Branson
Henrico,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate teacher driven to build lifelong learning skills in struggling students while promoting positive reinforcement. Flexible and adaptable in reaching students to prevent issues related to falling far behind.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Maybeury Elementary School
10.2015 - 06.2021
- Planned and implemented reading instruction in small groups
- Focused on phonological awareness, spelling sounds, and sight words
- Read age-appropriate text which included recently taught spelling sounds and sight words
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Created a safe and positive learning environment to encourage student success and growth
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Maintained records of student performance and communicated this with students and teachers
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
PreK Teacher
Knox Presbyterian Children’s Day Out
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Co taught a Pre-K class in a positive, safe, learning Christian based environment where children learned through play, literacy development, music, and arts and crafts activities
- Daily lessons and activities were based on a thematic unit and included circle time which incorporated calendar, weather, singing, letter of the week, and story time
- Center time followed and consisted of learning and play stations, an arts and craft station and a teacher directed literacy station
- Student portfolios were maintained containing a variety of monthly work samples as well as pre and post assessments
- Daily feedback was provided to parents at the end of each school day
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
ESL Teacher
Pinchbeck and Gayton Elementary School
08.2006 - 02.2009
- Taught and prepared daily lesson plans and evaluations for the VA Standards of Learning Objectives as well as the English Language Proficiency Standards of Learning
- Engaged students in a variety of instructional methods including cooperative learning, differentiated instruction, flexible small reading and math groups, use of hands-on manipulatives and materials, and learning centers
- Reinforced letters, letter sounds, sight words, and word study groups by following Words Their Way
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and provided support to help meet the needs of the English Language Learners
- Served on the Child Study Team to better assist ELL’s and their parents and families
- Implemented a positive behavior plan to encourage student responsibility and accountability
- Enriched students with multicultural awareness by exploring and researching other countries and languages
- Created a child-friendly environment which included educational bulletin boards, maps, word walls, and displays of student work
- Administered nine weeks assessments, VA SOL assessments, and SELP Placement Testing
- Created, compiled, and organized lessons, activities, and assessments as evidence for the Reading Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA) portfolios
- Wrote a monthly newsletter to keep parents updated on classroom curriculum and events
Grade 3 Teacher
Maybeury Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Taught core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Grade 2 Teacher
Robert E. Lee and Southhampton Elementary School
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Taught core subjects of reading, writing, math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Girl Scout Co-Leader
Girl Scouts Northern Illinois
11.2011 - 05.2014
- Served as a Co-leader for my daughter’s Girl Scout Troop
- Developed creative lessons and activities to promote confidence, character and leadership while building friendships
- Coordinated field trip to help enrich experiences in nature, art, cooking, and community service
Room and Art Awareness Parent
Prairie Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Served as Room and Art Awareness Parent in my Daughter’s classroom
- Planned and prepared crafts, games and activities for three class parties
- Introduced different art themes to the whole class three times a year by presenting a brief background history followed by a hands on art activity
Education
Postgraduate Professional License - English As A Second Language, PreK-12
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2005
Master of Teaching in Early Education, NK-4th -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-1996
Skills
- Skill building
- Student engagement
- Classroom supervision
- Small group instruction
- Instructional planning
- Organizational skills
- Student records management
- Lesson planning
- Skills assessment
- Student supervision
Other Experience
Served on the Hospitality and Technology committees for teachers and staff. Acted as a cooperating teacher for six weeks. Taught summer school, served as a substitute teacher, and provided private tutoring services throughout the years.
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Maybeury Elementary School
10.2015 - 06.2021
Girl Scout Co-Leader
Girl Scouts Northern Illinois
11.2011 - 05.2014
Room and Art Awareness Parent
Prairie Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2014
PreK Teacher
Knox Presbyterian Children’s Day Out
08.2010 - 05.2013
ESL Teacher
Pinchbeck and Gayton Elementary School
08.2006 - 02.2009
Grade 3 Teacher
Maybeury Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2006
Grade 2 Teacher
Robert E. Lee and Southhampton Elementary School
08.1999 - 06.2003
Postgraduate Professional License - English As A Second Language, PreK-12
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Teaching in Early Education, NK-4th -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Commonwealth University
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