Ellen's Resume
Education
Masters of Arts Education, English Speakers of Other Languages, 2010
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
Teaching Certification in K-12 ESOL Linguistically Diverse Education, 2006-2007
Western State Colorado University, Gunnison, CO
Bachelors of General Studies, 1992
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Specializations: Conflict Resolutions, Criminal Justice, and English.
Educational Experience
May 2023-Present, Courtroom Bailiff
Seventh Judicial District
November, 2018-Present, Facilitator for CEA COpilot: teaching teachers in an online community of learners
September 2016-Present, EF Tour Guide Coordinator
Research and develop travel experiences for high school students and their families. Coordinate Power Points, job searches, and budget plans for travelers. Provide educational training on passports, travel abroad, and college credit opportunities. Schedule meetings, assign chaperone duties, and review itineraries. Document passports, dietary restrictions, and emergency plans for all travelers. Travel: London/Paris and Greece/Italy
August, 2006-Present, Substitute Teacher and ELD Specialist
Montrose County School District-Montrose, CO
Taught k-12 English Language Learners. Developed Individualized Education Plans. Collaborated with colleagues and developed programs focused on diversified teaching methods. Provided trainings in cultural diversity, cooperative learning, and work with at-risk students during staff professional developments. Compiled a community support resource of agencies available to student’s families. Assisted ESL Director in coordinating Hispanic Expo C0-teaching with peers demonstrating ESL strategies and SIOP as a teacher leader. Advocated for bilingual PAC in 2010 at JES. Co-wrote a Family Literacy Grant while meeting with the Mexican Consulate to advocate need which resulted in funding for Jump Start, Intergenerational Activities and Plaza Communitaria.
2005-2006 Substitute Teacher and Just InTimeTutor
Durango, CO Public School District
2003-2005 Substitute Teacher / ELL Teacher
Lake County School District, Leadville, CO
2003-2005 English as a Second Language Instructor and GED Instructor
Colorado Mountain College: Leadville, CO
Create specific education plans for non-English speaking students with measurable goals. Develop, design, and implement strategies to aid students in obtaining their GEDS. Teach and evaluate writing, reading, and science, math, and social studies. Establish community connections with agencies and organize registration events. Raise community awareness and increase number or participants. Successfully doubled student enrollment in the ESL program. Continuing Professional Development through CoTesol and CAEPA.
2001-2003 Substitute Teacher with Extremely High Risk Youth
Delaware-Union Educational Service Center: Delaware, OH
Acted at as a team teacher at Ventures Academy Partial Hospitalization Day Treatment Program (elementary, middle high school) and NOTES (Nontraditional Educational Services) at the Horse Farm and Arts Academy high school classrooms. Team taught, designed community outings, and did parental outreach to help with both financial and personal needs.
Previous Business Experience
February 2002- May 2003 Sales/Project Management All Star Moving Co., Columbus, OH
Coordinate commercial and residential moving and storage for clients. Provide project management including, but not limited, customized objective schedule, proposal preparatory planning, and crew coordination.
April 2000- December 2001 Commercial Security Representative, ADT Security Systems Inc., Hilliard, OH.
Updated commercial industry on security advancements. Work with developers in various building stages. Planned access tracking to benefit Human Resources Departments. Designed and implemented close circuit television systems. Utilized training to gain further education for implementing fire protection plans.
June 1998- March 2000 Sales Associate, Ashland Chemical: FRP Supply, Dublin, OH
Developed relationships and understood the objective of customers. Maintained customer base. Generated new business. Increase product lines and gross profit. Advocate teamwork and develop personal skills. Updated product knowledge and training. Utilized and evaluated reports. Fostered relationships with suppliers. Designated targets and value - added sales.
1997-1998 Commercial Sales Representative, Uniglobe Precise Travel, Grove City, OH
Developed corporate travel plans, personal profiles, and established key clients. Created business plans for national and international travelers. Created portfolios and budget plans for new and existing customers. Provided data to assist buying managers. Offered personalize assistant to executive travelers.
1993-1997 Branch Bank Manager, Fifth Third Bank, Columbus, OH
Started as a Customer Service Representative and quickly promoted to CSR manager, New Accounts Representative. Participated in a number of trainings and committees, recruited to be in the Management Training Program. Bank Manager at a Bank Mark. Bank Manager at a larger branch with numerous commercial and personal loans.
Community Involvement:
- President’s Round Table at Kent State University Kent, Ohio
- Former Board Member of Scioto Network Professionals Columbus, Ohio
- Former Board Member of Heinzerling Foundation Columbus, Ohio
- Former Board Member of Montrose Botanical Society Montrose, Colorado
- Board Member of the Montrose Recreational Foundation Montrose, Colorado
Awards & Recognitions
- December 2018 Montrose Recreation Foundation Service Award 2012-2018
- November 2019 San Juan Regional Nominee: El Pomar Foundation Award for Leadership and Service