Elysia Goff
Flagstaff
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at FUSD, skilled in literacy development and classroom management. Successfully implemented IEPs and behavior management plans, fostering engagement among neurodiverse students. Able to utilize positive reinforcement strategies to enhance learning outcomes and maintain a supportive classroom environment. Adaptable and committed to student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Flagstaff Unified School District
10.2014 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Primary Resource Teacher
FUSD
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education- Reading K-8
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Special And Elementary Education- BSED
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2007
Skills
- Literacy development
- Positive reinforcement
- Literacy strategies
- IEP documentation
- Lesson plan implementation
- Assessment techniques
- Adaptable
- Classroom management
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Flagstaff Unified School District
10.2014 - Current
Primary Resource Teacher
FUSD
07.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Education - Elementary Education- Reading K-8
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Special And Elementary Education- BSED
Northern Arizona University
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