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Elizabeth Main

Elizabeth Main

San Diego

Summary

My passion for teaching started when I was in second grade. This is probably similar to many other teachers. So what makes me unique? My passion for developing my craft is interwoven with my aspiration to support students' personal and academic growth. Curriculum matters, but my goal is to foster the safety and well-being of the school-aged youth, which is the foundation for this growth to occur.

Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

English Teacher

Westview High School
01.2021 - Current
  • Adopt and implement PLCs' scope and sequence pacing and enhance with new ideas and activities to accommodate students' needs
  • Collaborate with PLCs to make improvements and adjustments to course plan as needed

8th Grade English Teacher

Bernardo Heights Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Lead on creating and posting all online lessons for virtual school year of 2020-2021 for the team to have as an option to use
  • Teaching collaboration has proven the need for differentiated instruction for all skill levels and how differentiation allows for all-access regardless of skill level
  • Created a comprehensive real-life applicable unit where students took information given about the options of food gathering, analyzed their own choices around food acclimation, and argued which method they felt was best for themselves

8th Grade Humanities Teacher

Bernardo Heights Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2015

7th Grade Humanities Teacher

Bernardo Heights Middle School
01.2010 - 01.2011

6th Grade Humanities Teacher

Bernardo Heights Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2010

Education

Masters of Arts - Teaching with a Specialization in Reading

National University

Multiple Subject Credential - English Supplement

California State University, Fullerton

Skills

    Lesson planning

    Student support

    Classroom management

    Team teaching

    Student motivation

    Problem-solving skills

Pertinent Trainings

  • Currently enrolled in district-based professional course: AI 101 and 102, Ongoing
  • Completed coursework in English Learner Champions and Zwiers Academic Conversations, 2022-2023
  • Completed coursework in Humanities Best Practices and AVID WICOR, 2022-2023
  • AVID College Readiness for 9-12, 2017
  • AVID Critical Reading Common Core Trainings through AVID Center, 2015
  • Video Creation and Technology Enrichment TLC courses, 2021

Certification

Single Subject English Credential, 04/01/16

Leadership Experience

  • Advisor of Mock Trial, 2022-2023
  • Advisor of DJ Club, 2021-2022
  • Advisor of Charitable Trinkets Club, 2022-2023
  • Advisor of Fashion Club, 2022-2023
  • Class of 2025 Advisor, 2021-present
  • 8th grade team leader, 2014-2016, 2020-2021
  • 8th grade promotion coordinator, 2017-2021
  • AVID Coordinator, 2012-2018
  • Yearbook Advisor, 2013-2020
  • District Professional Growth Facilitator, 2016
  • PFT Representative, 2009-2015
  • ASB Advisor, 2008-2012

Timeline

English Teacher

Westview High School
01.2021 - Current

8th Grade English Teacher

Bernardo Heights Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2021

8th Grade Humanities Teacher

Bernardo Heights Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2015

7th Grade Humanities Teacher

Bernardo Heights Middle School
01.2010 - 01.2011

6th Grade Humanities Teacher

Bernardo Heights Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2010

Multiple Subject Credential - English Supplement

California State University, Fullerton

Masters of Arts - Teaching with a Specialization in Reading

National University
Elizabeth Main