316 W High St

Ella Patton South Hill, VA 23970

434-917-8505
ellapatt23@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Program Specialist at The Gus Bus, Harrisonburg, VA

Certifications
September 2023 - Current -Microsoft Office Certified
-Child Abuse Detection and
I am currently a Program Specialist at The Gus Bus. The Gus Bus is a
Prevention Certification
nonprofit organization that specializes in childhood literacy and
-CPR & First Aid Certification
engagement. I routinely plan for and conduct after school tutoring and
-Dyslexia Awareness
literacy programs at Harrisonburg City Public Schools. I also plan for and
Certification
conduct neighborhood bus stops that engage children in lessons and give
-Cultural Competency
them access to books. My duties include lesson planning, monitoring
Certification
student literacy levels, implementing strategies to improve literacy,
-Ethical Reasoning
completing office tasks, and conducting multiple programs for
Certification
elementary school students.

Honors Organizations
-Phi Kappa Phi
-Sigma Tau Delta
Resident Advisor at James Madison University, -Kappa Delta Pi

Harrisonburg, VA
August 2022 - May 2023

I acted as a Resident Advisor at James Madison University. My office duties Skills

-Organization
included working the front desk during my shifts and taking phone calls,
-Research
filing paperwork, meeting with residents, submitting maintenance
-Planning
requests, and writing reports. I became efficient in using filing software
-Teamwork
through both Residence Life’s system and Microsoft Office. I met twice
-Punctuality
weekly with my director and co-workers in order to strategize
-Creativity
improvement plans and to review my performance. I responded to many
diverse situations and worked closely with parents and community
partners such as the James Madison University Police Department in order
to ensure the safety and happiness of my residents. This job allowed my
customer service and problem solving skills blossom.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA - Bachelor of

Science in Education and English
August 2021 - Present

I am attending James Madison University and am graduating in December

2023 with my degree in Secondary Education and English. I am currently
student teaching in 12th and 11th grade honors English classes. I have also
completed two practicums at Beverley Manor Middle School and
Harrisonburg High School. I love teaching young people of all ages and
find that this area is where I really shine.

Southside Virginia Community College, Alberta, VA —

Associate of Arts & Science - Science Degree
August 2019 - June 2021

I attended classes at SVCC during my junior and senior high school years
as a humanities student of the Governor’s School program. I graduated
Magna Cum Laude.

Park View High School, South Hill, VA — Advanced Diploma

August 2017 - June 2021

I participated in numerous extracurricular activities, specifically Beta

club, Drama club, and held a leadership position in Help Save the Next
Girl. I graduated with honors and received an Associate’s Degree through
the Governor’s School program.