Elizabeth Baldwin
West Union,Ohio
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Special Education Lead Teacher
Adams County Ohio Valley School District, Peebles Elementary School
Peebles , Ohio
2022.08 - Current
- Encouraged strong and supportive school community among peers, students and families
- Prioritized documenting children’s learning processes and tracking their individual needs
- Connected and collaborated with teaching team to optimize early educational foundation
- Worked with Mentor Teacher to continually enhance understanding and implementation of teaching strategies
- Communicated daily with parents/caregivers to make sure understand their child’s successes as well as areas of needed improvement
- Planned, implemented, and supervised daily academic and social activities for licensed preschool program for children ages 3-5 with mixed abilities
- Prepared curriculum and weekly lesson plans
- Taught and directed group educational activities with assistance of aide
- Contributed to healthy mental and emotional development of child so can more easily adapt in next level of education
- Fostered strong relationships with children as well as parents/caregivers through communication, flexibility, patience and creativity
- Implemented curriculum in accordance with students' developmental trajectories
- Adhered to legal and educational requirements to ensure students' well-being.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Substitute Teacher
Adams County Ohio Valley School District
West Union , Ohio
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Ensured lesson plans determined by general teacher were followed by students
- Managed classroom based on current protocols
- Guided students with daily tasks that were required by general teacher
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs
Kindergarten Tutor
Adams County Ohio Valley School District
West Union , Ohio
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Supervised small groups of students who struggled with reading
- Supported struggling students with learning alphabet, phonemes, and leveled-based sight words
- Produced mini lessons with activities that met objectives with assessments to determine appropriate levels
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students
Stay at Home Parent
Stay, Home Parent
West Union , OH
2003.06 - 2022.01
- Provided educational support for elementary and high school children
- Explained mathematical expressions
- Encouraged higher-leveled reading material to challenge students
- Described writing methods for completing research paper
- Volunteered as camp counselor at summer camp
- Managed small groups of campers with guidance on proper behavior
- Ensured that campers were completing any given tasks and activities
- Focused on developing healthy relationships among campers promoting inclusion
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Student Teacher
Ohio Valley School District 1st Grade
West Union , Ohio
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Planned lessons based on state standards with differentiated instruction to meet needs of multi-tiered students
- Instructed students in relation to specified content using various theory-based strategies to ensure students met benchmarks
- Stimulated student growth by integrating technology into daily lesson plans
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
Contracted Tutor
Adams County Christian School
West Union , OH
2020.11 - 2021.05
- Provided educational support for elementary and high school students
- Assisted students from first grade to twelfth grade that were deficient in Language Arts and Math
- Designed learning objectives and activities to assist students in development
- Monitored student progress to determine appropriate skills needed
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
Customer Representative
Convergys
Cincinnati , OH
2010.08 - 2011.12
- Learned conflict and resolution strategies to assist discontented customers
- Managed multifunctional programs to provide customer support
- Collaborated with other representatives to ensure best customer support
- Focused on training to stay updated on new, modern techniques, equipment, and programs to ensure best customer support
- Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales
- Offered free products or services to pacify irate or unsatisfied customers
- Boosted sales revenue by skillfully promoting diverse service options
- Provided customers with updates and periodic statements on service developments and changes in trends
- Evaluated account and service histories to identify trends, using data to mitigate future issues
- Maintained courteous, friendly atmosphere for guests to increase overall satisfaction and customer service standards
- Collected customer information and analyzed customer needs to recommend potential products or services
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services
- Maintained and managed customer files and databases
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
- Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes
- Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
June 17, 2022
Associate of Applied Business Management Degree - undefined
Southern State Community College
2003
Skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative problem solving
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP understanding
Affiliations
Empathetic, perceptive, imaginative educator committed to helping students achieve their full potential both academically and personally to ensure the best outcome for their futures. Holds a genuine capacity to appreciation the abilities of children to develop and acquire the skills needed for growth. Communicates with staff, parents, and other community leaders to safeguard students’ success. Utilizes challenging and enjoyable lessons to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills by offering assignments that enhance self-confidence and pride in accomplishments.
CERTIFICATIONS
Ohio Department of Education Primary Resident Educator (PreK-5) June 2022
Timeline
Preschool Special Education Lead Teacher
Adams County Ohio Valley School District, Peebles Elementary School
2022.08 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Adams County Ohio Valley School District
2022.01 - 2022.05
Kindergarten Tutor
Adams County Ohio Valley School District
2022.01 - 2022.05
Student Teacher
Ohio Valley School District 1st Grade
2021.09 - 2021.12
Contracted Tutor
Adams County Christian School
2020.11 - 2021.05
Customer Representative
Convergys
2010.08 - 2011.12
Stay at Home Parent
Stay, Home Parent
2003.06 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Business Management Degree - undefined
Southern State Community College
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