Gretchen M.

Ellwood
9910 N. Placita Papalote Tucson, AZ 85737 (520) 975-9246 gretchenellwood@gmail.com
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Objective
My goal is to gain teaching experience within the primary grade level band (grades 1-3). I wish to be surrounded
by a community of professionals who encourage me and remind me of my pledge to be a lifelong learner.
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Education
Post-Bach Teacher Certification Expected Spring 2018
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ

BS in Speech, Hearing, & Language Sciences, minor in Spanish Graduated Summer 2014
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Internships
Classroom Aid Fall 2013
Wings on Words Preschool, Tucson, AZ
Assisted in the growth and development of speech/language impaired preschoolers.

Classroom Aid Spring 2013

School of the Deaf & Blind, Tucson, AZ
Spent time in the classroom, observing and interacting with a wide range of disabled children.

Employment

Elementary School Teacher Fall 2017-present

Leman Academy of Excellence, Tucson, AZ
Working collaboratively with other professionals to create an invigorating curriculum that challenges students to
think independently and critically. Engaging children in each subject area by interrelating all disciplines.
Providing content which meets Arizona state standards as well as meeting students where they are at naturally in
their own development. Teaching to the whole child. Communicating effectively with students’ families.

Preschool Teacher 2014/2015 & 2016/2017

Ascension Lutheran Church & School, Tucson, AZ
Setting the foundation for young children (ages 2-5) as they develop their social, emotional, physical, and
cognitive skills. Fostering a positive learning environment that encourages each students’ belief in self. Managing
student behavior and classroom order. Creating weekly lesson plans that connect with previous learning and are
used to modify for future learning. Updating portfolios that allow for careful reflection & documentation of
student progress over time. Communicating effectively with students’ families.

Teacher Assistant Fall 2015-Spring 2016

UA Child Language Center, Tucson, AZ
Demonstrating a high level of respect and excitement for a new philosophy of learning. Communicating ideas,
questions, and observations related to student progress with child’s family, administration, school specialists, and
other staff members involved in child’s development/growth. Lesson planning collaboratively with team-teacher.
Attending staff meetings & trainings involved in my professional development.

Community Involvement
 Campus Beautification Team Leader (NW Bible Church) Spring 2015-Spring 2016
MS/HS Youth Leader/Mentor (NW Bible Church) Fall 2011-Spring 2015
Student-Athlete (UA Track and Field) Fall 2011-Spring 2013

Certification
CPR + First Aid Certification (Red Cross) Fall 2016
HIPPA Certification (University of Arizona) Fall 2015
Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ Dept. of Public Safety) Summer 2014