Ellen Grogg

4030 Jamie Lane, Bloomington, IN

(812) 345-7582
ellen.grogg@fraklincollege.edu
http://ellengrogg.weebly.com
SUMMARY:
Elementary education student at Franklin College versed in collaborating with teachers and parents to best
meet each individuals' unique needs. Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each
student. Focused on being a good role model to students by exhibiting and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Driven to create an environment that promotes hands-on learning for children at all stages of the learning
process.
EDUCATION:
Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: English as a New Language (ENL)
Cumulative GPA: 2.52
Anticipated graduation date: May 2017
RELEVANT SKILLS:
Classroom management, working with intellectually disabled students, planning and teaching lesson plans,
ability to think critically, and teamwork.
RELEVANT COURSES:
Introduction into Teaching and American Education, Childrens and Adolescent Literature, Child Development
and Educational Psychology, Survey of Exceptional Children/ Inclusion, General Methods/Effective Instruction.
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Cadet Teaching

August 2012 - May 2013

Content Area: 4th

Observed effective classroom management skills
Worked one-on-one with remedial students
Led book talks among small groups of students
Responsible for teaching small activities

YMCA Camp Counselor

May 2013 - August 2013

Age: 3 yrs. and up

Responsible for the care and well-being of children
Collaborated with other counselors and parents to best meet the needs of each child
Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each child

Swim Lessons Instructor

August 2013- Present

Age: 4 yrs. and up

Responsible for teaching children the skills necessary to swim
Worked with parents and coaches to best meet the needs of each child
Enforced teamwork and positive behaviors
Special Olympics Volunteer

April 2014

Worked with intellectually and physically disabled individuals

Responsible for creating a positive environment
Implemented beneficial teamwork strategies
Caretaker

January 2012- Present

Ages: 1, 4, and 6
Responsible for taking care of the needs of three children
Focused on being a good role model
Created a positive environment that promotes learning at all ages
Student Teaching

January 2015

Content Area: 3rd/4th

Worked with intellectually disabled students
Practice classroom management
Taught several lesson plans
Worked with students from various socioeconomic groups
Student Teaching
Content Area: 2nd
Worked with remedial students
Responsible for teaching lesson plans
Observe general methods/ classroom management and implementing them
Worked with fellow teachers to create an effective learning environment

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:

13 years of competitive swimming including 4 collegiate records.

February - Present

Ellen Grogg
REFERENCES:
Andrea Clendening
Teacher at Union Elementary
clendeninga@franklinschool.org
Office: (317) 364-8200
Jennifer Stone
Teacher at Union Elementary
stoneje@franklinschool.org
Cell: (317) 364-8200
Andrew A. Hendricks
Head Swim Coach at Franklin College
ahendricks@franklincollege.edu
Office: (317) 738-8007
Cell: (317) 937-0099