DONNA M.

ELLIS
8 Equestrian Way Saco, ME 04072
207-510-7713 donnaellis@me.com

Dedicated and energetic elementary teacher seeking a full time position where I can use my proven track
record of creating and implementing engaging lesson plans to ensure student success and growth.
CORE COMPETENCIES

Creative and Engaging Lesson Plans Knowledge of Common Core Standards

Effective Classroom Management Strategies Analyzing Student Data to Inform Instruction
Response to Intervention Experience Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Curriculum Development in Math and ELA Instructional Best Practices to Support a Variety of
Learning Styles and Student Growth

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MSAD #6 Bonny Eagle School District, Buxton, Maine - A Title 1 School
Positions: Math Interventionist 2015-2016, Grade Four Teacher 2012-2015,
Grade Two Teacher 2010-2012

Key Contributions:
Continuously analyzed student data throughout the year to create engaging and interactive lesson plans
along with interventions to ensure students progress and growth.
Worked with teachers and other school professionals to implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions to
support their classroom efforts and to ensure that students with IEPs were receiving appropriate services
and instruction.
Designed Tier 2 math interventions using both push-in and pull-out models, including the use of the Do
The Math program for small group instruction for students in grades 1-5.
Classroom teaching practices include Workshop and Rotation Models in Math and ELA to fully
integrate and sustain differentiated and small group instruction.
Comprehensive use of technology in the classroom and computer lab to intensify student engagement
and integrate learning targets across various disciplines.
Used EveryDay Mathematics and StoryTown (ELA) Programs to meet student needs while also
supplementing these programs with new lessons to meet common core standards.
Actively served on a variety of school and district-wide committees focused on curriculum
development and intervention strategies.
Consistently commended for ability to meet student growth targets for all students while maintaining an
active and engaged learning environment with minimal disruptive behaviors.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

University of New England, Biddeford, ME
Master of Science in Education, May 2012 - Awarded Best Action Research Study Award
Teacher Certification Program, May 2010
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
Teacher Certification 020 Level K-8, State of Maine, Exp. 7/1/17
(All 90 required certification hours have been completed for a 5 year Maine renewal in July 2017)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Business owner and various management positions in banking and lending for 24 years.