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Ellie E. Ebertson

eee@lotmail.com

 

Present Address                                                             Permanent Address   

1470 Harvard Drive                                                              670 Milston Road

Madison, WI 53490                                                              Newton, WI  54452

608-111-4576                                                                       608-345-3245                                                             

Objective

Teaching position in grades PK-6 classroom emphasizing hands-on learning, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Interested in employing a variety of strategies to increase parental involvement and communication.  

 

Education

      University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI                                                  

       BS, May 2007    Major:  Elementary Education

 

Certifications

      Wisconsin Early Childhood through Middle Childhood (Pre-K—6). 

      Qualified for Wisconsin 5-year license (2007-2012), Codes: 71-777

 

Teaching Experience

 

Student Teaching  Grade 2                                                                                  1/07 - 6/07

Leopold Elementary School ,Middleton, WI

·         Adapt teaching strategies and materials to meet the learning needs of all students.

·         Create weekly newsletter to increase parental communication and collaboration.

·         Collaborated with cooperating teacher, teacher’s aide, and special education teachers.

·         Participate in parent/teacher conferences, staff meetings and grade level meetings.

·         Developed strong classroom management and conflict resolution skills

·         Experience in balanced literacy instruction, reading and writing workshop, word sorting, guided reading and literature groups.

·         Taught math utilizing (Cognitively Guided Instruction) hands-on manipulative, problem solving strategies and cooperative learning.

 

Student Teaching  Grade K                                                                                  9/06 - 12/06

Willow Elementary School, Madison, WI

·        Planned, taught and created supplementary lessons from the FOSS Science curriculum.

·        Facilitated hands-on problem-solving math centers using the Every Day Math curriculum.

·        Strong experience with providing smooth transitions and managing behavioral problems.

 

Student Teaching  Grade 4                                                                                   1/06 - 5/06

Century School, Madison, WI                                                                                                           

·        Created age appropriate, hands-on science activities integrating math and technology.

·        Worked collaboratively with ELL teachers to adapt instruction.

·        Developed and implemented an interactive social studies unit critically analyzing Wisconsin history.

 

Student Teaching  Grade 1                                                                                   10/05 - 12/05

Monroe Elementary School, Madison, WI                                                                                        

·        Developed and team taught literacy lessons in a culturally diverse SAGE classroom. 

·         Assisted cooperating teacher in implementing Words Their Way and math curriculum based on individual student needs.

 

Ellie E. Ebertson

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Teaching Related Experience

Group Leader, Afterschool Inc., Madison, WI                                                      9/05-5/06             

·         Planned educational and non-educational activities for K-5 students.

·        Supervised field trips and community service activities.

 

Tutor, Century School, Madison, WI  10/04- 4/05

·        Provided academic support to students participating in school homework club.

 

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Family Aquatic Center, Merrill, WI                            Summer 2004, 2005

·         Designed and implemented swim instruction for students of all ages and abilities.

·         Life guarded for several summer youth programs.

 

Camp Counselor, Sunburst Day Camp, Monroe, WI                                           Summer 2003

·         Facilited nature, crafts and sporting activities for children ages 5-8.

 

 

Volunteer Experience

 Big Brother/Big Sister of Dane County, Madison, WI                                            11/05-present

·        Provided mentorship and participated in activities with 2nd grade girl each week.

 

Coach, Mendota Elementary School, Madison, WI                                                 3/06-6/06

·         Taught basic soccer elements to 15 children ages 6-8 years old in an after school setting.

 

Work Experience

Childcare Provider, Madison and Merrill Area Families       9/03-present

Waitress, Ground Round, Madison, WI         10/04- 6/05

Waitress, Pappas Pizza, Madison, WI          8/03- 5/04              

 

 

Activities

Student Wisconsin Education Association (WEA)

School of Education Student Advisory Board

 

Credentials are available from:

Education Portfolios & Careers Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison

141 Ed. Sciences Building , 1025 W. Johnson St., Madison, WI  53706, (608) 262-1755

 

Portfolio & credentials are available online at:

http://careers.education.edu/login/employers/

File# 2222222 Password: elementary

 

 

References

Stanley Schuman, Cooperating Teacher, Leopold Elementary School, Middleton, WI  53745

(608) 255-4648 or (216) 575-1997     ss@mid.k12.wi.us

 

Sally White, Cooperating Teacher, Willow Elementary School, Madison, WI  53544

(698) 235-4558 or (286) 573-2297     pw@mad.k12.wi.us

 

Rachel Wren, University Supervisor, UW-Madison, WI  53706

(618) 463-4859           rw@wiis.edu