Emma Ezzell
Nevada City
Summary
Dynamic curriculum designer with eight years of writing experience, three years of instructional coaching experience, and thirteen years of teaching experience. Taught K-5 in a variety of schools. Designed and led Benchmark Education's ELA curriculum, New York Department of Education’s Hidden Voices curriculum, EL Education’s K-8 modules and Flex curriculum for hybrid classrooms, and Chicago Public School’s fifth grade ELA curriculum.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Content Developer
Benchmark Education
2024 - Current
- Reviewed dual language standards to ensure alignment to CCSS.
- Wrote sixth grade reading, writing, and morphology lessons.
- Created K-2 phonics digital content and reviewed lessons.
- Designed writing lessons, conferring strategies and culminating tasks.
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
EL EDUCATION
2023 - 2024
- Designed second, third, and fifth grade ELA curriculum modules aligned with CCSS to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Developed curriculum materials emphasizing culturally responsive-sustaining education, Learning for Justice standards, Universal Design for Learning, and support for English Language Learners.
LEAD WRITER
PCG
2023 - 2023
- Led the 6-8 Grade Band team in writing the Hidden Voices Curriculum for New York Department of Education.
- Led professional development on best practices.
- Reviewed writers' lessons for rigor and culturally responsive-sustaining education.
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
EL EDUCATION
2020 - 2023
- Developed differentiated Additional Language and Literacy instruction centered on Science of Reading principles.
- Crafted differentiated phonics and morphology instruction.
- Designed fifth grade ELA curriculum module lessons to enhance student mastery of CCSS.
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
PCG
2019 - 2021
- Identified culturally relevant and sustaining texts to enhance student engagement in Chicago Public Schools.
- Designed engaging, rigorous, CCSS- aligned curriculum promoting positive representation of diverse groups for fifth grade ELA instruction.
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
LYMAN GILMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grass Valley
2018 - 2019
- Conducted instructional rounds to evaluate and improve teaching practices.
- Guided teachers through pre-brief, observe, and debrief cycles to foster professional growth.
- Established essential standards and aligned assessments to enhance instructional quality.
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
EL EDUCATION
2017 - 2019
- Developed CCSS-aligned seventh grade modules focused on best practices, student engagement, social-emotional learning, and mastery of knowledge and skills.
- Created Flex Curriculum for EL Education's module lessons, enabling synchronous and asynchronous completion during Covid-19 lockdown.
GRADE 4/5 TEACHER & TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
Grass Valley Charter School
Grass Valley
2016 - 2018
- Designed CCSS and NGSS-aligned curriculum with formative and summative assessments at an EL Mentor School.
- Facilitated ELA professional development and instructional coaching sessions for grades K-8, focusing on data-driven instruction and student engagement.
- Developed and implemented standards-based grading practices to provide clearer feedback on student performance.
KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 5 ELA TEACHER
Sea Crest School
Half Moon Bay
2014 - 2016
- Coached teachers in effective ELA strategies to improve student engagement and achievement.
- Assessed students to implement targeted, data-driven instruction.
- Developed curriculum and facilitated professional development to enhance ELA instructional practices.
CURRICULUM GUIDE AND GRADE 4/5 TEACHER
Tahoe Expedition Academy
Kings Beach
2013 - 2014
- Led professional development in ELA instruction and organized faculty coaching protocols, fostering school-wide improvement.
- Developed curriculum aligned with standards to enhance student achievement.
- Facilitated adventure fieldwork experiences, enriching students' learning through hands-on, nature-based opportunities.
Tutor
Private
Palo Alto
2010 - 2013
- Assessed student progress regularly to tailor instructional strategies effectively.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss student performance and areas for improvement.
- Conducted data-driven individual tutoring sessions to improve academic performance in math and ELA.
GRADE 2 & GRADE 4 TEACHER
Keys School
Palo Alto
2005 - 2013
- Implemented project-based, interdisciplinary learning focused on outdoor education and character education, fostering student growth.
- Led professional development workshops in ELA instruction and social-emotional learning, enhancing teacher effectiveness.
- Assessed student work and used data to inform instruction.
Associate Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Center
Bellevue
2005 - 2005
- Taught and assessed all programs that Sylvan offers, including Beginning, Academic, and Accelerated Reading, Math Essentials, Spanish, and Study Skills.
- Taught and assessed all programs that Sylvan offers, including Beginning, Academic, and
Accelerated Reading, Math Essentials, Spanish, and Study Skills. - Trained and coached teachers and aides to enhance instructional effectiveness.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Education, Sociology
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA05-2024
MASTER'S DEGREE - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Concordia University
Irvine, CA01-2023
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Common Core
- Universal Design for Learning
- The Science of Reading
- Knowledge-Building Curriculum
- Response to Intervention
- Culturally Relevant Teaching
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Academic Mindsets
- The Responsive Classroom
- EL Education
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Mountain Bike Riding
- Hiking
References
- Kate Lewis Kelley, Curriculum Product and Design Team Director, Lead Designer, EL Education, 315-521-6962, klewiskelley@eleeducation.org
- Susi Leeming, Managing Editor of English Language and Literacy, Vista Higher Learning, 508-733-5768, sleeming@vistahigherlearning.com
- Christina Riley, Senior Associate, Public Consulting Group, 978-944-8911, criley1125@gmail.com
- Jessica Madsen, ELD Writer, EL Education, 847-942-4776, jmadsen@eleducation.org
Awards
- Innovation Fund Grant, Sea Crest School
- Brownlee Award for Excellence in Teaching, Hidden Villa
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Content Developer
Benchmark Education
2024 - Current
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
EL EDUCATION
2023 - 2024
LEAD WRITER
PCG
2023 - 2023
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
EL EDUCATION
2020 - 2023
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
PCG
2019 - 2021
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
LYMAN GILMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2018 - 2019
CURRICULUM DESIGNER
EL EDUCATION
2017 - 2019
GRADE 4/5 TEACHER & TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
Grass Valley Charter School
2016 - 2018
KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 5 ELA TEACHER
Sea Crest School
2014 - 2016
CURRICULUM GUIDE AND GRADE 4/5 TEACHER
Tahoe Expedition Academy
2013 - 2014
Tutor
Private
2010 - 2013
GRADE 2 & GRADE 4 TEACHER
Keys School
2005 - 2013
Associate Director of Education
Sylvan Learning Center
2005 - 2005
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Education, Sociology
Grinnell College
MASTER'S DEGREE - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Concordia University