Elyse Donnelly

11 Sonneborn Lane, Severna Park, MD 21146

443-995-2600 edonnelly218@gmail.com
Website: edonnellyplp.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
To bring an effective learning environment into a PreK-3 rd grade classroom for
students to blossom and continue successfully in their educational journey.
EDUCATION
Drexel University
Online
June 2015
Master of Science, Teaching, Learning & Curric, Teacher Certification Track
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD
May 2010 Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies
The Seton Keough High School
2006 High School Diploma

Catonsville, MD

May

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with students, grades PreK-3 rd grade, through substitute
teaching for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Student taught second grade for
three months, as well as TA experience for two years prior to receiving my Masters
in a Kindergarten setting. Was also a long term substitute for four months teaching
kindergarten and a month at another school as their reading teacher.
RELEVANT COURSES
Group Process & Practice
Professional Ethics
Principles of Special Education
Language Development
Child Development
Sign Language
Counseling Strategies for Individual
Teaching of Science: Elementary
Process and Acquisition of Reading
Grad course: Multi-Media Instruction
Design
Grad course: Assessment of Young
Learners
Grad course: Lit & Content Skills

Development
Grad course: Math Method & Content
EC PK4
Grad course: Early Literacy
Grad course: Diversity and Todays
Teacher
Grad course: Fundamentals of
Special Education.
Grad course: Professional studies in
instruction
Grad course: The inclusive classroom
Grad course: Typical & Atypical
Develop EC
Grad course: ONL Collaborative Tools

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Lothian Elementary School
Lothian, MD
May 17, 2016
June 17, 2016
Long Term Substitute: Reading
Taught LLI and guided reading groups. I also helped conduct F&P with first, second,
and fifth grade. All data was then entered into SMS. While at this position, I was
also there to support other teachers with their F&P and Articulation form questions
or anything else that may have been needed. Also assisted with K- screening and
orientation.
Hebron-Harman Elementary School
Hanover, MD
Jan.4, 2016 - April
27, 2016
Long Term Substitute: Kindergarten
Took on the responsibilities of the classroom teacher. Provided engaging lessons
aligned with the PYP guidelines and curriculum. Put in place a classroom
management plans that worked well for my students in order to enjoy learning while
still respecting themselves, others, and property. Had successful communication
with parents through email, class dojo, and conferences. Also, actively worked on
multiple students IEP teams in order for their plans to be the most up to date, and
successful, plans possible.
AACPS
2012- Present
Substitute

Annapolis, MD

Oct. 22,

Jones Elementary School

Severna Park, MD
Jan. 4,2015- Mar.
27, 2015
Student Teaching: 12 week placement in a 2 nd grade classroom. Took on all the roles
of a 2nd grade teacher. Was mentored by a highly regarded teacher and became a
useful member of the 2nd grade team. Was a wonderful learning experience that
prepared for future endeavors.
Title I Summer Academy
A. A. C. Public Schools
Summer
2012
TA: Helped site director run the academy. Spent equal amount of time in both
classrooms aiding the instructors.
Ferndale Early Education Center
Glen Burnie, MD
2011-2012
school year
Title I TA: In classroom math interventionist. Ran the schools Read to Me, Talk to
Me program. Held small groups for Handwriting without Tears. Also, TA work for
one of the kindergarten classrooms.
Ferndale Early Education Center
Glen Burnie, MD
2010-2011
school year
TSA: One on One interaction with a kindergarten boy with behavior problems.
CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS

MD Teaching Certification Pre-K -3rd

PA Teaching Certification Pre-K -4th
CPI Non-violent crisis intervention Certified expired September 2013
Triumps Training
TIENET Training
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Field Placement: Student taught every Wednesday from 9am-12pm. Fourth and fifth
grade special education class.
S. Family
August 20, 2014
Nanny

Fort Meade, MD

July 9, 2014-

SPECIAL AWARDS, HONORS or SCHOLARSHIPS

Deans List Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2010, Winter 2012, Spring 2013, Summer
2013, Fall 2013