Ellen Lockwood

(716)397-4343 | elockwood98@yahoo.com
Electronic Portfolio: http://elockwood2.weebly.com/

CERTIFICATION/LISCENSURE
- Pennsylvania : PreK-4 Elementary Education and PreK-8 Special Education
- New York: Childhood Education (grades 1-6)
- New York: Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6)

EDUCATION
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
B.S. in PreK-4 Elementary and Special Education, PreK-8
GPA: 3.81
Honors: Dean’s List with High Distinction, KDP Educational Honorary, Mortar Board Academic Honorary

STUDENT TEACHING
Cochranton Elementary School, Cochranton, PA fall 2019
- Delivered Math instruction to a group of 18 low-level Math students in a “switch class” setting
- Taught 18 first grade students in all other subjects: Reading, Grammar, Writing, Handwriting, Phonics, and
Spelling
- Built rapport with students and parents by establishing connections at open house and through class dojo
- Developed a safe and productive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations
- Planned and delivered an engaging math unit on “counting on” from groups of 5
Oakview Elementary School, Stoneboro, PA
- Delivered Math and ELA instruction to groups of low-level students in a Learning Support setting
- Designed daily lessons closely corresponding with IEP goals and objectives
- Attended and participated in a series of IEP meetings and parent conferences to discuss updates
- Differentiated instruction by adapting lesson plans to meet the needs of specific learners
- Gathered, analyzed, and interpreted quarterly data for progress monitoring
- Built rapport with students and parents by attending a family fun night and school sporting events

SPECIAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE

Grades K-2, Autistic Support, Mercer Elementary School, Mercer, PA fall 2017
- Taught eight students with varying needs in an autistic support classroom setting
- Prepared and delivered six math lessons involving manipulatives aligned to specific IEP goals
- Observed physical therapy sessions
- Attended and observed a first grade push-in science class
Grades 2-5, Autistic Support, Hillview Intermediate Center, Grove City, PA fall 2018
- Taught six students with varying needs in an elementary autistic support classroom setting
- Designed lessons closely corresponding to IEP goals and objectives
- Attended a department meeting with the special education teachers in the school building
- Accompanied the class to the YMCA for bi-weekly swimming and physical education activities
- Attended an IEP meeting and reviewed new IEP goals for a student
Grades 2-5, Learning Support, Hillview Intermediate Center, Grove City, PA spring 2017
- Worked with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Planned and executed both whole-group and individualized lessons aligned to specific IEP goals
- Observed speech and occupational therapy sessions
- Attended an IEP meeting to discuss yearly updates
2nd Grade, Literacy Aide/Tutor, Hillview Intermediate Center, Grove City, PA fall 2019
- Met weekly with a second grade student one-on-one to practice and develop literacy skill
- Gathered, analyzed, and interpreted data to determine specific methods to guide teaching
- Assembled weekly individualized lessons and activities to assist in literacy growth
REGULAR EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE
Preschool, All Subjects, GCC Early Education Center, Grove City, PA spring 2017
- Designed developmentally appropriate, thematic lesson plans aligned with curriculum
- Designed and implemented a student-centered bulletin board
Fourth Grade, Literacy, Hillview Intermediate Center, Grove City, PA spring 2018
- Designed and executed a literacy unit on The Lightening Thief, using writing journals,
comprehension activities, and small group discussion
Third Grade, Literacy, Hillview Intermediate Center, Grove City, PA spring 2017
- Served as a literacy aide by sharing read-alouds and facilitating student centers
First Grade, Science, Mercer Elementary School, Mercer, PA fall 2017
- Developed lessons on magnets, force, and gravity using guided note-taking, demonstrations,
student experiments, and student centers
First Grade, Social Studies, Oakview Elementary School, Stoneboro PA spring 2019
- Executed team teaching strategies to increase student awareness and understanding of
various jobs in the community
Third Grade, Physical Education, Grove City Christian Academy, Grove City, PA spring 2018
- Implemented kinesthetic, gross motor activities to reinforce the learning and
memorization of multiplication facts
Kindergarten, Math, Highland Primary Center, Grove City, PA fall 2018
- Created original lesson plans pertaining to “counting on” from a group of five

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
Student Worker, President’s Office, Grove City College, Grove City, PA
- Worked under the direction of Ms. Betty Tallerico, assistant to the president of Grove City College
- Assisted the president in answering phone calls
- Directed individuals
Student Worker, Provost Office, Grove City College, Grove City, PA
- Worked under the direction of Ms. Rebecca Weikle, assistant to the provost of Grove City College
- Collected and organized data regarding college finances
- Developed and cataloged an electronic database for college finances to be accessed
- Managed organizational needs such as inventory orders
Camp Mission Meadows Counselor, Dewittville, NY
- Collaborated with co-counselors to facilitate boating activities for campers in grades 1-12 in kayaking,
canoeing, and sailing activities
- Developed specific nightly devotionals and lessons for all campers
- Served as a leader and counselor of eight campers at all times during the week
- Instilled and reinforced appropriate behavior while having fun in a relaxed environment

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES/MEMBERSHIPS/ATHLETICS
Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honorary Treasurer, Grove City College
- Controlled and monitored all financial aspects of Kappa Delta Pi’s finances
Gamma Sigma Phi Vice President, Grove City College
- Led and oversaw planning and organizing events both on and off campus
Council for Exceptional Children Member, Grove City College
- Participated in the professional development opportunities involved with CEC
- Volunteered at events led by CEC
Stem Club 212 Volunteer Teacher, Oakview Elementary School, Stoneboro PA
- Developed and delivered a STEAM breakout session
Grove City College Early Education Center, Grove City College
- Taught 15-20 students every Monday as a volunteer teacher
Women’s Cross Country and Track
- Member of the Grove City College Varsity Cross Country and Track teams in the fall and spring semesters