Ellen Conrad is an experienced teacher seeking a new teaching position. She has over 15 years of experience teaching a variety of subjects including art, English language arts, reading, and life skills. Conrad has taught students from elementary through high school levels, including those with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. She has credentials in art, general education, English language learners, gifted and talented, and special education.

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ELLEN
CONRAD
117 Crestway Drive
Floresville, TX 78114
310­971­5091
eplus4conrad@gmail.com
PROFILE
In addition to my studio art training, my multi­cultural background teaching ELL and
teaching special education has afforded me positive experiences with classroom
management, differentiating curriculum, and collaborating with support services,
paraprofessionals and teachers from every discipline.
EDUCATION
❖ Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Religion from Bethany College,
Lindsborg, KS, 1984.
❖ Master of Education in Teaching English Language Learners from the University
of Central OK, Edmond, OK 2005
❖ Education Specialist Special Education Teaching Credential from California State
University, Dominguez Hills, CA 2009
CREDENTIALS
Art EC­ 12
Generalist EC­6 and 4­8
English Language Learners EC­12
Gifted and Talented Certification
Special Education EC­12
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Life Skills and Autism ­ Teacher
La Vernia Junior High School, La Vernia, TX — 2015­2016
Teaching all core subjects, Art, and Daily Living Skills. Supervising and
training staff, especially relating to positive behavior management, using
visual schedules, and documenting. Designing, creating and modifying
students’ curriculum and individualized lessons. Collaborating with parents,
administration, teachers and support staff.
Seventh Grade English Language Arts, Reading, Basic Reading ­ Teacher
Floresville Middle School, Floresville, TX — 2012­2015
Taught Basic Reading, co­teach Reading and English Language Arts.
Collaborated with ELAR team to design lessons and assessments. Worked with parents,
students, administrators and support staff to create optimal learning environments and
prepare students for the future.
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Autism Teacher
Brockton Elementary School, Santa Monica, CA — 2011­2012
Taught English Language Arts, Art, and Appropriate Behavioral Strategies.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan and teach afternoon classes;
science, social studies, computer technology, PE and activities like
morning assemblies, 5th grade movie nights, and Culmination​.
Long­Term Substituting Position
Peninsula High School, Palos Verdes, CA — February 2011 ­ June 2011
Life­Skills Freshman­Senior Self­Contained Classroom
Worked primarily with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD,
Emotional Disorders and other learning/developmental delays. Consulted with
paraprofessionals, teachers and support providers to develop
accommodations to instruction and materials.

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WORK EXPERIENCE (Cont.)
Long­Term Substituting Position
Peninsula High School, Palos Verdes, CA November 2011 ­ January 2011
Co­teach Algebra class, Co­teach Geometry class, and Modified
Freshman­Senior English Classes
Created, taught and facilitated lessons for students with ADHD, Dyslexia,
Autism, and other Learning Disabilities.
REFERENCES
Anthony Kosub Principal, La Vernia Junior High School
La Vernia Middle School
195 BlueBonnet Rd
La Vernia, TX 78121
Email: Anthony ​Kosub@lvisd.org​ Cell: 210­875­6628
Helen Hubert, Vice­Principal, La Vernia Junior High School
La Vernia Middle School
195 BlueBonnet Rd
La Vernia, TX 78121
Email: ​Helen.Hubert@lvisd.org​ (830) 779­6650
Philip Villanueva, Vice­Principal, La Vernia Junior High School
La Vernia Middle School
195 BlueBonnet Rd
La Vernia, TX 78121
Email: ​Philip.Villanueva@lvisd.org​ (830) 779­6650
Mrs. Linda Lucio, English Department Lead Teacher
Floresville Middle School
2601 B Street
Floresville, TX 78114
Email: ​llucio@fisd.us​ ​ 830­393­5350
Mrs. Kathy Kirtland, Special Education Supervisor
Floresville Middle School
2601 B Street
Floresville, TX 78114
Email: ​kkirtland@fisd.us​ ​ 830­393­5350
Dr Jamie Dote­Kwan Vice Provost: Academic Affairs
CSU Dominguez Hills
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747
Email: ​jdotekwan@csudh.edu​ ​ 310­243­3861