Amy Ellis
I am a practicing Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner with full certification in the Orton Gillingham-based system designed by Barbara Wilson. I have a passion for education, and a desire to help bring more children and adults into the world of reading. Literacy is a gift which should be enjoyed by all. I am currently residing in Alpine, Texas with plans to move over the summer to a location where I can best use my skills.
Work Experience
Lead Elementary Teacher • Alpine Montessori
August 2013 - Present
- Develop & implement Montessori-aligned curriculum for ages 6-12
- The elementary program grew from an enrollment of 11 to a max enrollment of 26
- Create, repair, and maintain materials
- Stock & maintain consumables
- Develop accommodations for students with differing needs
- Create reports for parents and external diagnosticians
- Organize student led fundraisers
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through lessons and student activities in the community
- Write emails, press announcements, and maintain a social media presence
- Identify students in need of interventions and diagnostic services and refer them as appropriate
- Provide after-school tutoring for students with dyslexia, reading challenges, and math challenges
Assistant Manager • Front Street Books
October 2004 - December 2013
- Planned & promoted events
- Ordered & maintained inventory based on customer demand and current trends
- Placed advanced release orders with publishers
- Pulled merchandise and finalized returns
- Created reports for owner
- Corresponded with customers, suppliers, and authors using email and phone communication
- Ran a balanced cash drawer
- Maintained printer, computers, and credit card processing terminal
- Made cash and check deposits to bank
Production & Design Specialist • CFKR Career Materials
June 2001 - September 2004
- Created career interest assessment materials for grades K-12
- Designed and typeset folders, booklets, brochures, games, and books
- Regularly updated materials with most current data
- Designed and maintained website
- Priced printing costs and selected best vendors for print services
- Prepared digital files to specification for print
- Received, inspected, and shipped finished products to school districts and educational organizations
- Interacted with customers, vendors, and suppliers using phone and email
- Prepared invoices for materials sold
Electronic Prepress & Design • Auburn Printers
January 1997 - June 2001
- Typeset copy for display advertising, magazine articles, websites, flyers, and brochures
- Created digital files for output to multiple platforms and printers
- Proofread, edited, and corrected layout and type
- Troubleshot and repaired files and hardware
- Interfaced with clients to assess needs and provide proofs of pre-print materials
Electronic Prepress & Design • Gwin's Copy Graphics
April 1995 - December 1996
- Typeset for articles, display advertising, magazines, brochures, catalogs, and postcard mailers
- Created files for use on multiple platforms and types of printing
- Created color separations for print on Ryobi press
- Operated high end scanner for commercial-use images
- Scanned color-corrected and enhanced images for use in print publications
- Scanned, repaired, and colorized old photos using Photoshop
Education
Wilson Language Training
Dyslexia Practitioner
WRS Intensive Instruction for the Non-Responsive Reader, coursework and practicum completed with remote instructor. Concurrently awarded 12 hours graduate credit at Fitchburg University upon completion.
2018 - 2020
North American Montessori Center
Upper Elementary Teaching Certification,Lower Elementary Teaching Certification
2013 - 2014
Skills
- Dyslexia practitioner trained in an Orton-Gillingham-based program
- Experienced Montessori educator for small, mixed-age elementary classrooms
- Multi-disciplinary education at the elementary level
- Self-motivated learner
- Typing and basic office skills
- Organization of events and small groups
- Customer service & client needs fulfillment
Languages
- English — Native or Bilingual
