Ellen Ruth Prestage

1138 W Temple St. Houston, TX 77009 eprestage@gmail.com 713.206.0610

POSITION SOUGHT: Assistant Principal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Geometry Teacher-Heights High School, Houston ISD, Houston
August 2014-Present
-Creates an encouraging and inviting classroom environment that places an emphasis on the well-being of the whole student
-Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leader of the Geometry Teamfacilitates weekly meetings to ensure that all teachers were
collaborating effectively to create equal opportunities for success of all students
-Interact/Key Club Sponsorfounded Puppies in the Courtyard annual fundraiser, which brings rescue dogs to the school to reduce student
stress and promote a positive school environment
-Successfully and frequently communicates and collaborates with parents, team members, and administration
-Assists with facilitation of Saturday School program
Summer School Teacher/Teach for America Mentor
-Reviewed lesson plans and conducted classroom observations for Teach for America student teachers
-Provided frequent and meaningful feedback
-Highlighted strengths and provided strategies and suggestions for improving weak areas
Algebra 1 Teacher-Katy High School
-Maintained a positive classroom environment that promoted learning and well-being of students
-Student Council Sponsor
-Campus Crusade for Christ Volunteer

June 2016-July 2016

August 2012-June 2014

EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas Houston, TX
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
University of Mississippi Oxford, MS
Bachelor of Education
Major: Elementary Education with Mathematics endorsement

December 2016

May 2012

COMMUNITY ACTIVITES
Lead Volunteer-Pup Squad Animal Rescue
-Plans and executes monthly dog adoption events

November 2015-Present

Delta Gamma Sorority-University of Mississippi

September 2008-May 2012

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Teaching Tolerance