Nadia Ellis
Teacher · Education & Academia

Every lesson can leave a little more light.

A story-led practice for an educator who turns curiosity into confidence and classrooms into places where ideas stay alive.

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12 Years teaching
900 Students guided
48 Learning projects
Ask. Explore. Understand.

01 · Begin with wonder

Questions before answers. Relevance before repetition.

02 · Make thinking visible

Discussion, models, examples and reflection create evidence of learning.

03 · Leave room for voice

Students connect knowledge to their own perspectives and possibilities.

Teaching practice

A classroom is not a stage. It is a living conversation.

My approach blends structured instruction, inquiry, formative feedback and collaborative learning to help diverse learners participate with confidence.

Curriculum DesignInquiry LearningAssessment for LearningInclusive PracticeProject-Based LearningParent Partnership
Featured learning

Lessons designed to travel beyond the bell.

Selected examples of role-specific work that combine curriculum goals with memorable learning experiences.

“The best evidence of teaching is a learner who no longer needs you to be interested.”

Community Voices

Students researched local stories, conducted interviews and produced a collaborative exhibition.

Future Lab

An interdisciplinary challenge connecting science, ethics, design and public speaking.

Reading Circles

Student-led literature conversations built around choice, annotation and peer response.

2022 - Present
Lead Teacher · Learning Studio
Designing inquiry-led units and mentoring colleagues.
2018 - 2022
Classroom Teacher · Secondary Education
Built cross-subject projects and student showcase programs.
2014 - 2018
Early Career Educator · District Schools
Developed strong foundations in lesson design and learner support.
Professional journey

Growing with every cohort.

A teaching career shaped by changing classrooms, evolving practice and the enduring belief that every learner deserves to feel capable.

Contact

Let us build the next bright chapter.

For teaching opportunities, collaborations, workshops or education conversations, send a message below.

✉ nadia@chalklight.school
☎ +1 555 0166
◈ Portland, OR