Bridget Anita Griffin
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Early Childhood Licensed Educator (PEL # 2531857) who is devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Lead Teacher/Math Instructional Coach
Archdioceses Of Chicago- St. Margaret Of Scotland
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Math Coach for grades Pre- K through 4th. grade.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Held weekly cluster meetings to discuss departmental data analysis, curriculum management/ efficacy, coaching and supporting teachers to ensure small group activities were rigorous, differentiated and aligned to standards set forth by the Archdioceses.
- Held monthly parent support groups to educate parents on relevant topics for their children.
- Provided Summer Enrichment activities in Reading/Math for Early Childhood students.
SECA II/ Classroom Teacher / Student Special Services Advocate
Chicago Public Schools, Curtis Elementary
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisted diverse learners with transitions, classwork and behavioral modifications in conjunction with school counselor.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Taught second grade classroom, created and implemented lesson plans, created behavior management plan and communicated with parents and staff regarding student progress.
- Provided social services to students and families within school community.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Family Liaison/ Case Manager/Office Manager
SGA Youth & Family Services
10.2010 - 04.2014
- Provided services for a caseload of sixty clients living within the Roseland community.
- Assistant to Regional Manager and coordinating daily needs of the Roseland office.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Created and facilitated Empowering Parent Group to provide parents with effective parenting skills for children birth - eight years of age.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
Literacy Teacher
Archdioceses Of Chicago- Immaculate Conception
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Facilitated Literacy classroom instruction daily for 6th -8th grade students.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational , cultural and language diversity..
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Promoted and increased parent involvement through weekly meetings ,emails , mentored and coached students and parents to boost competencies.
Social Studies Resource Teacher
Archdioceses Of Chicago- St Michael The Archangel
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
Elementary Classroom Teacher/Head Cheer Coach
Chicago Public Schools, Ralph J. Bunche
10.1999 - 06.2002
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of extra- curricula cheerleading team.
Early Childhood Teacher
Patti- Cake Preschool & Daycare
08.1998 - 10.1999
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Masters - Early Childhood Education
St. Xavier University
Chicago, Il05.2021
Master of Science - Industrial Technology & Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL12.2002
Skills
- Needs Identification and Assessment
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
Timeline
Early Childhood Lead Teacher/Math Instructional Coach
Archdioceses Of Chicago- St. Margaret Of Scotland
08.2018 - 07.2023
SECA II/ Classroom Teacher / Student Special Services Advocate
Chicago Public Schools, Curtis Elementary
04.2014 - 06.2017
Family Liaison/ Case Manager/Office Manager
SGA Youth & Family Services
10.2010 - 04.2014
Literacy Teacher
Archdioceses Of Chicago- Immaculate Conception
09.2007 - 06.2010
Social Studies Resource Teacher
Archdioceses Of Chicago- St Michael The Archangel
08.2006 - 08.2007
Elementary Classroom Teacher/Head Cheer Coach
Chicago Public Schools, Ralph J. Bunche
10.1999 - 06.2002
Early Childhood Teacher
Patti- Cake Preschool & Daycare
08.1998 - 10.1999
Masters - Early Childhood Education
St. Xavier University
Master of Science - Industrial Technology & Education
Chicago State University
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