Elizabeth Davis
Upper School English Teacher/Yearbook Advisor at Sayre School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Secondary English 9-12
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Experience
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Sayre School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Upper School English Teacher/Yearbook Advisor
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Aug 2019 - Present
Expert secondary teacher-Developed and managed five courses, four of them new-Supervised 60+ students who produced 475+ writing projects annually, providing constructive feedback regarding analysis, narrative techniques, structure, and adherence to conventions-Collaborated with co-teachers to ensure quality control of courses across instructorsStudent advisor-Facilitated school’s social-emotional learning initiatives weekly, coordinated advisory group’s course selections and data entry for course registration annuallyAdvisor for Sayre’s yearbook-Served as event coordinator and data entry manager for school picture days, trained staff in elements of yearbook production, supervised staff to meet tight deadlines, managed revenue from yearbook ads, provided quality control for publication to ensure needs for all community stakeholders metFaculty mentor-Trained new hires in school climate and culture, helped problem solve concerns new hires raised Expert presenter-Created informative, well-edited, and visually appealing presentations for National Council of Teachers of English conferences on tight deadlines, effectively communicating new learning strategies to broad audience of English educators (elementary through postsecondary)Technological proficiency-Adept at Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, used Google Suites for Education to problem solve remote learning challenges during COVID-19 pandemic
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Walden School - Louisville, KY
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Upper School English Teacher
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
Expert teacher and curriculum developer-Developed curriculum for and taught three coursesStudent advisor-Served as freshman class advisor, leading lessons on social and emotional learning and academic advising-Sponsored middle school speech and debate club, coordinated weekly speech and debate related activities Expert teacher and curriculum developer-Developed curriculum for and taught three coursesStudent advisor-Served as freshman class advisor, leading lessons on social and emotional learning and academic advising-Sponsored middle school speech and debate club, coordinated weekly speech and debate related activities
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Student Teacher/Graduate Researcher
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
Seasoned researcher-Designed and led action research project studying relationship between use of graphic novel versions of Shakespeare and student engagement, developed survey instruments and analyzed data using constant comparative analysis, compiled and revised final written report of findings using feedback from advisor and holding to tight deadlines, edited report according to conventions, presented findings to audience of educators in the Wake Forest community Invested in providing solutions for communities -Designed school-wide service learning project aimed at combating anxiety in students, surveyed counseling department about school climate and needs, created website with resources to assist in professional development
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Forsyth Country Day School
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Upper School English Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
Honed skills in curriculum development and project management-Developed and taught three courses -Managed 50+ students and 400+ writing projects in a yearStudent co-advisor-Served as co-advisor to student mentor group, assisting with students' intellectual and emotional needs, attending parent conferences, and learning about course advising and college preparation Honed skills in curriculum development and project management-Developed and taught three courses -Managed 50+ students and 400+ writing projects in a yearStudent co-advisor-Served as co-advisor to student mentor group, assisting with students' intellectual and emotional needs, attending parent conferences, and learning about course advising and college preparation
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Wake Forest University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2015 - May 2017
Developed skills in postsecondary teaching-Created and led lessons and facilitated breakout discussions in two English classes-Assisted instructors by grading student journals, helping with preparation of discussion questions and lesson plans for daily classes, and providing technological support
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Graduate Assistant, Writing Center
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Aug 2014 - May 2016
Experienced editor, proofreader, and supervisor in postsecondary setting -Provided feedback on 40+ undergraduate and graduate clients’ writing weekly regarding analysis and conventions and wrote reports on sessions according to strict deadlines -Supervised group of two to three tutors, ensured each met deadlines
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Phillips Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Teaching Fellow in English
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Well-versed in boarding school climate and “triple threat” model for teachers, serving as English teacher/supervisor of Writing Center, dorm parent, and Pilates trainer Well-versed in boarding school climate and “triple threat” model for teachers, serving as English teacher/supervisor of Writing Center, dorm parent, and Pilates trainer
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Education
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2017 - 2018
Wake Forest University
MAEd, English/Language Arts Teacher Education -
2014 - 2016
Wake Forest University
Master of Arts - MA, English Language and Literature/Letters -
2009 - 2013
Transylvania University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature/Letters -
2011 - 2011
University of Oxford
Summer Program in English Literature, Shakespeare
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