Ellen M.

Tomlinson
309-555-7822 • North Franklin St, Cleveland OH •
E.Tomlinson@globalscholar.edu

Education
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
B.A., Elementary Education
Minor: Music Composition
Cumulative G.P.A. 3.9

Certifications and Affiliations

National Board of Education Certification (pending), 2011

Ohio State Certification in Elementary and Secondary Education, 2010

Ohio State Certification in Musical Education with vocal concentration, 2009

Teaching Experience
3rd Grade Teacher
Pinnacle Elementary, Franklin Township
August 2010 to Present

Designed, developed and implemented lesson plans in all subjects for class of 22 3rd
grade students.
Evaluated student ability through formative and summative assessments. Coordinated
the music for the bi-yearly concerts for grades K-3 and the choirs from grades 4-8.
Provided individualized curriculum, remediation and enrichment based on standards-
based learning plan.
Substitute Teacher
Pinnacle School District, Cleveland, OH
School grades K-12
April 2006 to June 2010
Supervised and implemented lesson plans for students at all grade levels in all subject
areas, including math, science, art, technology, and ELL.
Long-Term Substitute Music Teacher
Sunny Crest Elementary School, Hamilton Beach, OH
Schools grades K-5
January 2006 to April 2006
Created and implemented lesson plans for all the music classes grades Kindergarten
through five while the permanent teacher was on maternity
Coordinated assembly music compositions for Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr.
day, Grandparents Day, Cleveland Day of Arts, and Graduation Ceremonies.
Remained in regular communication with full-time teacher.
Student Teaching
Student Teacher
Montgomery Middle School, Columbia, OH
February to May 2002

Under the supervision of Mrs. Carine Schultz, assisted in all elements of managing a 5th
grade classroom . Created and implemented lesson plans, graded student work, and
provided one-on-one assistance to students of all ranges of ability and background.

Student Teacher
West Hill Baptist Elementary Prepatory School, West Hill, OH
October to December 2001

Under the supervision of Mr. Clark Marvel, created and implemented lesson plans for
the second and third grade music classes for West Hill Elementary. Duties included:
Writing and implementing rehearsal plans for the third
grade chorus and accompanying, directing and rehearsing music.

Additional Skills:

Language: Fluent Language Skills in Spanish, English. Conversational Language Skills in

French and Latin.
Computer: Proficient with both Mac and PC: Microsoft Office 2003/2007, Excel, Finale,
Print Artist, Encore, Sibelius, PowerPoint, PowerSchool, BlackBoard, Keynote, and Social
Media.

References:
Available upon request.