Ellie Skuza
Oakdale,MN
Summary
Qualified teacher with solid background in elementary education and classroom management. Successfully fostered supportive and engaging learning environment for elementary students, emphasizing individual growth in academics along with social and emotional learning. Demonstrated strong classroom expectations, management and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Weaver Elementary District 622
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans, took detailed notes on impact and adapted methods based on results.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
House Cleaner
Self-employed
05.2022 - Current
- Organized tasks efficiently, prioritizing workload according to client preferences and property requirements.
- Marketing, administration tasks and high level customer service
- Established a reputation for punctuality, professionalism, and dependability that contributed to high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Saint Paul Music Academy
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved teaching abilities by closely monitoring teaching methods and impacts.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Developed engaging hands-on activities that reinforced key concepts, deepening student understanding of material.
Nanny
Ludington Family
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Planned entertaining and engaging hands-on activities and events for two children
- Helped with homework and workbooks
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
Aid & Observer, Preschool
Bethel Highland Preschool
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted 5 literary assessments on a focus student
- Experienced classroom management skills through observation
- Created and implemented interactive phonics small group activity to engage students with varying levels of understanding
Assistant Teacher & Aid
Miniapple International Montessori
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitored children during recreational activities to ensure safety
- Assisted children during academic struggle
- Aided student curiosity through co-learning
- Served meals and maintained a clean environment
Special Education Classroom Aid & Observer
Life Prep Academy
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Increased knowledge of the IEP process and working with students with disabilities
- Learned the importance of incentives and clear verbal and non-verbal communication
- Learned different classroom management techniques
Classroom Aid & Observer, Sixth Grade
Hudson Middle School
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to create a math lesson
- Facilitated a mathematical lesson using curriculum from cooperating teacher
- Facilitated interactive mathematical game to create opportunities for informal assessments
Classroom Aid & Observer, Fourth Grade
Life Prep Academy
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Differentiated lessons to ensure all students needs are met
- Observed small group reading and math activity
- Assisted students with academic challenges
- Gained various diverse perspectives of students
Classroom Aid & Observer, First Grade
Lily Lake Elementary
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Created and implemented a science, math and reading interactive lessons to engage students
- Led responsive classroom morning meetings and used classroom management techniques to maintain a productive learning environment
- Observed the use of Heggerty within classroom setting
- Assisted students with academic challenges
Morning Stocker
Menards
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Stocked shelves with merchandise
- Collaborated with team members to ensure productive outcomes
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, ensuring timely completion of daily stocking goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI05.2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Social-emotional learning
- Strong Organizational Skills
Timeline
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Weaver Elementary District 622
01.2025 - Current
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Saint Paul Music Academy
09.2024 - 12.2024
Aid & Observer, Preschool
Bethel Highland Preschool
03.2024 - 04.2024
Special Education Classroom Aid & Observer
Life Prep Academy
11.2023 - 12.2023
Classroom Aid & Observer, Fourth Grade
Life Prep Academy
09.2023 - 11.2023
Classroom Aid & Observer, Sixth Grade
Hudson Middle School
01.2023 - 12.2023
Classroom Aid & Observer, First Grade
Lily Lake Elementary
10.2022 - 11.2022
House Cleaner
Self-employed
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher & Aid
Miniapple International Montessori
01.2022 - 01.2024
Nanny
Ludington Family
01.2021 - 08.2024
Morning Stocker
Menards
04.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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