Elizabeth Harris

elizabeth.gilley.harris@gmail.com

To serve the students, parents, and school community while inspiring all students to achieve future success.
Education
University of New England, Biddeford, Maine Master of Science in Educational Leadership August 2014 Teacher as Leader Differentiation Theory & Strategies Motivational Theory & Classroom Management Organizational Theory and Strategic Planning School Finance Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction Educational Leadership School Law Action Research Portfolio University of Maine Farmington, Farmington, Maine Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education concentration in social sciences May 2010 Cum laude

Skills and Certifications

State of Maine Department of Education Elementary Education K-8, expires 2017 Future Success Team, in charge of executing districts strategic plan Experienced around RISC model, MCL, and proficiency based education Knowledgeable about the Danielson Model of teacher evaluation and supervision

Teaching Experience

4th Grade Teacher, Carrie Ricker School, Litchfield, Maine, August 2011-present Collaborated with colleagues to implement CORE and effective assessments Served on PBE Design and FST teams Engaged students in Daily 5 and CAFE model Developed student capacity matrices and implemented standards based instruction Inspired students to become self-directed learners 5th Grade Teacher, Belgrade Central School, Belgrade, Maine, August 2010- Present Engaged students with new RISC tools and trainings creating a productive classroom environment and culture Introduced and taught new literacy models such as CAF and literature circles Guided and challenged students through Everyday Mathematics curriculum Designed and executed biography day and geography unit with a food culture celebration

Participated in RTI, IEPs, and district wide in-service days Student Teacher, Brunswick Junior High School, Brunswick, Maine, Jan. 2010-March 2010 Created a service learning project to increase the number of young adults staying in Maine after graduation Integrated language arts and social studies concepts to write letters to U.S. Senators on current events issues Incorporated use of Keynote software to teach lessons on the road to the Civil War Participated in PET and IEP meetings as well as team and faculty meetings

Interests

I thoroughly enjoy the outdoors from hiking to fishing and camping. I have an enthusiasm for reading, both professional and pleasure literature. I am athletically inclined and when I am not coaching you will find me cheering on the current Boston or New England sports teams. Next to teaching, my largest passion lies in lobstering and being on the ocean.

Other Experience

Mt.Ararat High School March 2012-present Coached JV Girls Lacrosse and Soccer Inspired athletes to do their best Coached young girls to take on leadership roles Gained great motivating skills Cundys Harbor Lobstering June 2003- Sept. 2008 Worked as sternman on fishing vessel Trained new employees to stern Developed good work ethic and time management skills Building Blocks Daycare June- Aug. 2006 Supervised children ages birth to six years old Organized learning opportunities

References

Provided upon request