Ellen R. Silver-Horrell
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- School: Governors State University
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University Park, IL - 60484 - Dates at Governors State University: December 2013 - December 2015
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Biography
Governors State University - Education
Enthusiastic, Engaging Practitioner, University Lecturer and Educational Curriculum Consultant at Silver Services, LTD
Ellen
Silver-Horrell
Homewood, Illinois
I am a multiply-licensed educator and practitioner currently providing lecturer and consultative services in early childhood, elementary, middle, post-secondary, special, and higher education. I am an 'over'-achiever and life-long learner with outstanding written and engaging presentation skills. My career is constructed from a wide array of powerful, highly successful teaching experiences, which include providing culturally, ethnically, racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse prek-20 students with a literacy-rich, active, learner-centered education. I am a creative, flexible, dedicated constructivist who welcomes innovation and new challenges to providing highly effective student educational services. My research interests are: cutting-edge technology integration, culturally relevant pedagogy, effective research-based teacher preparation practices, and using andragogy and best practices in adult education, and continuous post-secondary professional development. I have an easily discernable passion for interacting with, learning with, and learning from others as I proceed with this phase of my professional journey in education.
Specialties: I have the unique skill set required to translate pedagogical theory successfully into learner-friendly practical applications, to model approaches appropriate to adult learners’ experiential needs for meaningful learning, to use "hands-on" coaching and mentoring of pre-service and practicing teachers effectively, as well as to provide tailor-made professional development and customized curricular design and learning materials.
Experience
Governors State University
University Lecturer in College of Education
• Started as an Adjunct Professor (2003), then 50% University Lecturer (2011), and recently worked to Full-time Lecturer (2013) while completing the doctoral degree.
• Organized courses to reflect, model, and apply best practices and reflective teaching, including Culturally Responsive Teaching, Reggio Emilia, Project Approach, differentiated instruction, child-centered pedagogy, and research-based, age-appropriate assessment techniques
• Taught, evaluated, and supervised graduate and undergraduate pre-service teachers in following diverse graduate and undergraduate courses:
ACE-8330: Reflective Teaching II
COUN-1008-06: Mastering College
EDUC-2310: Foundations of Education
EDUC-4400: Educational Psychology in Action
EDUC-4990: Student Teaching Clinical Practicum in Elementary Education
EDUC-5200: Developmental Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools
EDUC-6100: Issues in Education
EDUC-7190: Teaching Writing in the Classroom
EDUC-8114: Teacher as Researcher
EDUC-8463: Reading Remediation in the Special Education Classroom
EDEC-4990: Student Teaching Clinical Practicum in Early Childhood Education
EDEC-6700: Preprimary and Special Education Curriculum Development in Early Childhood
EDEC-6710: Preprimary and Special Education Curriculum Methods Lab 2
EDEC-8000: Psycholinguistics
EDEC-8850: Integrating Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education
EDCP-7370: Educational Applications of Microcomputers: Special Education
• Mentored Dual Degree students and particpated in Freshmen Success InitiativeGovernors State University
Many students struggle with learning APA 6th Edition formatting requirements for teacher candidates. So on my own accord, I work with students individually to teach them the stages of the writing process and how to revise and re-edit their work. I have also helped students lean how to take notes and how to better gain comprehension of what they read in course textbooks and in research studies. Later in their programs, students come back to me and thank me for deepening their understanding of what they read and for insisting that they can learn how to write clearly and concisely in a scholarly manner.
Elmhurst College
Supervisor of Student Teachers
Supervised student teachers in early childhood and early primary clinical practica. Observed and conferenced with students to complete evaluations aligned with Illinois State Teacher Standards. Served as resource and guide to students and district cooperating teachers. Provided professional letters of recommendation and follow-up with potential employers.
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Psychology & Education
I studied Spanish intensively and did a special practicum working with students diagnosed having what is now deemed as Autism Spectrum Disorder.Governors State University
BA
in Elementary Education and in Early Childhood Special Education
I became a student leader while studying Urban Teacher Education. Concurrently, I developed the basis for the Early Childhood Education certification program.Governors State University
University Lecturer in College of Education
• Started as an Adjunct Professor (2003), then 50% University Lecturer (2011), and recently worked to Full-time Lecturer (2013) while completing the doctoral degree. • Organized courses to reflect, model, and apply best practices and reflective teaching, including Culturally Responsive Teaching, Reggio Emilia, Project Approach, differentiated instruction, child-centered pedagogy, and research-based, age-appropriate assessment techniques • Taught, evaluated, and supervised graduate and undergraduate pre-service teachers in following diverse graduate and undergraduate courses: ACE-8330: Reflective Teaching II COUN-1008-06: Mastering College EDUC-2310: Foundations of Education EDUC-4400: Educational Psychology in Action EDUC-4990: Student Teaching Clinical Practicum in Elementary Education EDUC-5200: Developmental Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools EDUC-6100: Issues in Education EDUC-7190: Teaching Writing in the Classroom EDUC-8114: Teacher as Researcher EDUC-8463: Reading Remediation in the Special Education Classroom EDEC-4990: Student Teaching Clinical Practicum in Early Childhood Education EDEC-6700: Preprimary and Special Education Curriculum Development in Early Childhood EDEC-6710: Preprimary and Special Education Curriculum Methods Lab 2 EDEC-8000: Psycholinguistics EDEC-8850: Integrating Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education EDCP-7370: Educational Applications of Microcomputers: Special Education • Mentored Dual Degree students and particpated in Freshmen Success InitiativeGovernors State University
Many students struggle with learning APA 6th Edition formatting requirements for teacher candidates. So on my own accord, I work with students individually to teach them the stages of the writing process and how to revise and re-edit their work. I have also helped students lean how to take notes and how to better gain comprehension of what they read in course textbooks and in research studies. Later in their programs, students come back to me and thank me for deepening their understanding of what they read and for insisting that they can learn how to write clearly and concisely in a scholarly manner.Argosy University Chicago
Doctorate
Instructional and Educational Leadership
Orally defended dissertation, Developing Cultural Competence: Preservice Teacher and Faculty Perceptions of Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy, successfully on January 14, 2014.Harper Community College
Liberal Arts
Completed Liberal Arts and Sciences requirements.St. Xavier University-Chicago
Master's Degree in Education
Educational Leadership, Supervison, and Administration, General
Received an Illinois Type 75 Certificate in Educational Administration, with an endorsement in Supervision, and completed a double major in Curriculum and Instruction.
