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Joel A. Ellis

Colorado Springs

Summary

Secondary English teacher interested in furthering career through new experiences including online instruction and instructional coaching.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Simla High School
08.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for 9-12 grade instruction
  • Create and implement 9-12 grade English curriculum, including online courses
  • Analyze multiple data types to deliver more effective instruction
  • Facilitate district improvement as member of Superintendent Advisory Council
  • Balance multiple roles, including teacher, class sponsor, faculty advisor
  • Collaborate with middle school and elementary educators to align curriculum
  • Communicate with parents and community members to better meet student needs

504 Coordinator

Big Sandy School District
08.2024 - Current
  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with 504s
  • Facilitated 504 meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
  • Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
  • Led and managed child study teams to develop academic and behavioral interventions to support students academically and socially.

Head Coach

Simla High School
01.2012 - 12.2019
  • Created and implemented practice plans for all levels of athletes
  • Organized coaching staff to provide effective instruction
  • Worked with student-athletes to set goals

Writing Consultant

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
01.2008 - 12.2012
  • Tutored over 500 students from a diverse linguistic, academic, cultural student body
  • Worked with over 100 ELL students over a four-year period
  • Understand the hierarchy of writing needs and how to prioritize academic feedback
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design and produce instructional materials for a diverse student population
  • Trained 15 new consultants to effectively apply pedagogical theories when working with students
  • Used student data to monitor instruction and implement instructional changes
  • Conducted classroom peer review sessions in various academic fields and ability levels
  • Instructed students from various academic disciplines in the conventions of academic writing

Student Teacher

Mitchell High School
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Taught ninth-grade English in a Social Studies/English co-taught class and teach varying grade levels in solo-taught classes
  • Applied knowledge of writing across the curriculum to effectively teach writing skills within Social Studies curriculum
  • Aligned instruction with TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) standards to be a more effective teacher
  • Collaborated with colleagues during daily PLC meetings to monitor and respond to student academic growth
  • Analyzed MAP and CSAP data to monitor student progress and instructional effectiveness

Student Teacher

Jenkins Middle School
10.2011 - 12.2011
  • Taught sixth-grade Literature in both advanced classes and classes designed for struggling students
  • Delivered effective instruction to several students with IEPs
  • Worked effectively with many special needs students
  • Analyzed data to align instruction with student ability levels
  • Utilized IEP and ILP accommodations to ensure academic and social growth of students

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
12-2020

Skills

  • Well-versed in Adobe suite
  • Create and maintain digital resources for students, particularly for ELA instruction
  • Utilize research-based best reading practices in classroom instruction
  • E-sports coach

Student Teaching

  • Mitchell High School, 08/01/11, 05/31/12, Taught ninth-grade English in a Social Studies/English co-taught class and teach varying grade levels in solo-taught classes, Applied knowledge of writing across the curriculum to effectively teach writing skills within Social Studies curriculum, Aligned instruction with TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) standards to be a more effective teacher, Collaborated with colleagues during daily PLC meetings to monitor and respond to student academic growth, Analyzed MAP and CSAP data to monitor student progress and instructional effectiveness
  • Jenkins Middle School, 10/01/11, 12/31/11, Taught sixth-grade Literature in both advanced classes and classes designed for struggling students, Delivered effective instruction to several students with IEPs, Worked effectively with many special needs students, Analyzed data to align instruction with student ability levels, Utilized IEP and ILP accommodations to ensure academic and social growth of students

Coaching Experience

  • Simla High School, Head Coach, 01/01/12, 12/31/19, Created and implemented practice plans for all levels of athletes, Organized coaching staff to provide effective instruction, Worked with student-athletes to set goals
  • Mitchell High School, C-Team Coach/Volunteer, 02/01/12, 05/31/12, Communicated with parents to ensure their child’s success on and off the field, Coordinated with parents, league officials, and community members to ensure the safety and well-being of all youth athletes, Collaborated with coaching staff to facilitate practices

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University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS), Writing Consultant, 01/01/08, 12/31/12, Tutored over 500 students from a diverse linguistic, academic, cultural student body, Worked with over 100 ELL students over a four-year period, Understand the hierarchy of writing needs and how to prioritize academic feedback, Collaborated with colleagues to design and produce instructional materials for a diverse student population, Trained 15 new consultants to effectively apply pedagogical theories when working with students, Used student data to monitor instruction and implement instructional changes, Conducted classroom peer review sessions in various academic fields and ability levels, Instructed students from various academic disciplines in the conventions of academic writing

Timeline

504 Coordinator

Big Sandy School District
08.2024 - Current

English Teacher

Simla High School
08.2012 - Current

Head Coach

Simla High School
01.2012 - 12.2019

Student Teacher

Jenkins Middle School
10.2011 - 12.2011

Student Teacher

Mitchell High School
08.2011 - 05.2012

Writing Consultant

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
01.2008 - 12.2012

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Joel A. Ellis