Elissa Pugh

Elissa M. Pugh________Writer, Editor, & Educator-- Education Belmont UniversityNashville, TN Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Master of Education in Montessori Education (Coursework Only) Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing Relevant Work Experience Guidepost Montessori Virtual SchoolNashville, TN Upper Elementary Teacher Create and implement lesson plans and curricular components for a virtual classroom setting. Provide instruction in science, history, writing, and spelling. Practice proficiency in a variety of technologies for work, creative, and communication purposes. August 2020-June 2021 Nashville State Community College, Columbia Community College, & South CollegeNashville, TN English Composition Faculty Possess and share expertise in English composition, grammar, and mechanics. Edit essays and help improve overall quality of writing. Actively participate in curriculum/program development and department/division committees. 2007-present Holy Trinity Montessori SchoolNashville, TN Lead Middle School Teacher Create, implement, and plan all curricular areas except math. Responsible for implementation of middle school program and all related components. Utilize strong organization and project management skills for classroom and program- North American Montessori CenterNashville, TN Writer Write and edit articles about Montessori education, philosophy, and teaching for North American Montessori Center teacher training blog. Use both assigned and self-generated topics. - Compass Marketing, Inc.Nashville, TN Writer Write and edit internet copy about Nashville area restaurants and attractions for VisitSouth.com. - Related Experience Corporate Trainer- Education Consultant- ESL Instructor- Relevant Volunteer Experience Writer for Nashville Moms website Profile Writer for Fringe magazine Certifications & Specialized Training HubSpot Academy SEO Certification (currently enrolled) Hubspot Academy Content Marketing Certification (currently enrolled) Honors and Awards Member of National Women’s Book Association Great Group Reads Book Selection Committee Starvy Awards Short Story Finalist Promising Young Writer National Award Writing Samples Ten Ways My Life is Different Now That I’m a Mom https://nashville.citymomsblog.com/ten-ways-my-life-is-different-now-that-im-a-mom/ Montessori Language Arts to Engage Your Students Through Summer https://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2010/05/montessori-language-arts-to-engage-your.html Straight from the Librarian’s Mouth — Favorite Books & Reading Tips for Parents https://nashville.citymomsblog.com/straight-from-the-librarians-mouth-favorite-books-and-reading-tips/