Elena Cecil
Elizabethtown
Summary
English teacher passionate about providing learning opportunities and support to students as they pursue their educational and personal goals. Skilled in building lasting relationships with students, cultivating a safe and positive classroom for all students, planning and delivering engaging learning activities to diverse student populations, and continually learning and growing from professional development and collaboration and the use of research based effective educational practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Elizabethtown High School
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Summer Intern
National Speech and Debate Association
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce new speech curriculum into classrooms.
- Provided subject matter expertise on speech and debate courses, materials, and lesson plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2024
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Student engagement
- Public speaking
- Curriculum development
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Computer Literacy
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Detail Oriented
Timeline
English Teacher
Elizabethtown High School
08.2022 - Current
Summer Intern
National Speech and Debate Association
08.2018 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Kentucky University
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