Elissa Blackburn
South Bend
Summary
Passitionate educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Clay International Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Plan lessons according to IB Units and state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Implement classroom management improvements to enhance class culture and engagement
- Collaborate with teammates and administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
5th Grade Teacher
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Planned lessons according to fine art units and district standards
- Collaborated with teammates and administrators on classroom policies, fine arts integration, and student behavior management
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
Home Education Teacher
Private Residence
09.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented home school curriculum that met Indiana state standards while providing experiential learning through field trips, projects, and community service
- Supervised extra-curriculum schedule
Elementary Teacher Grades 3-4
Pendergast and Tolleson Districts
07.2004 - 06.2013
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Established classroom behavioral management system
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagsta, AZ05.2004
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavioral Improvements
- Social-emotional learning
- Peer collaboration
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year, 04/24, Clay International Academy
- Teacher of the Year, 04/20, Nuner Fine Arts Academy
- Pride of Pendergast Teacher of the Year, 05/13
Professional Associations
- Indiana State Teachers Association, 2018 - Present
- National Education Association, 2012 - Present
- Northern Arizona University Alumni Association, 2004 - Present
License
State of Indiana Professional Educator's License, 05/17, Elementary Generalists K-6
Leadership Experience
- Bethel University Methods Mentor for future teachers, Fall 2022 - Present
- Arts Integration Fellow, 2020 - 2021
- Nuner Fine Arts Academy Union Representative, 2019 - 2021
- Pendergast District Math Task Force, 2011 - 2013
- Boys Town Classroom Consultant, 2010 - 2013
- Grade Level Team Lead, 2007 - 2013
- Superintendent Advisory Council, 2007 - 2013
- MAC-Ro Math Lead Teacher, 2008 - 2013
Timeline
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Clay International Academy
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
07.2018 - 06.2022
Home Education Teacher
Private Residence
09.2013 - 06.2018
Elementary Teacher Grades 3-4
Pendergast and Tolleson Districts
07.2004 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
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