ELIZABETH EASTMAN
Warwick
Summary
Professional educator with proven track record in coordinating and enhancing academic programs. Skilled in curriculum development, team collaboration, and fostering positive learning environment. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach. Expertise in mentoring staff, implementing educational strategies, and managing resources efficiently.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
MLL Teacher/Coordinator
Achievement First Providence
07.2018 - Current
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, fostering a strong home-school connection and encouraging parental support in student learning.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans aligned with state standards, ensuring thorough coverage of required content while incorporating engaging activities for enhanced learning experiences.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Accurately and completely recorded student progress and development in compliance with school policies and standards.
- Participated in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities promoting professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subject areas and increased student understanding of complex concepts.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by setting high expectations and celebrating progress, inspiring greater motivation to achieve academic goals.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession by sharing effective teaching strategies and offering guidance throughout their first year at work.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives for activities, distributing variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education, enhancing the quality of instruction provided to students.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
4G Science Teacher
Achievement First Providence
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Teacher (KG 2G 5G)
Englewood Elementary
12.2006 - 06.2017
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
Education
BACHELORS OF EDUCATION - Elementary Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
JACKSONVILLE, FLMaster of Arts - TESOL/Bilingual And Dual Language Immersion
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-2024
Skills
- Program coordination
- Teacher support
- Classroom management strategies
- Co-teaching
- Professional development
- Standardized testing
- Teacher training
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Curriculum coordination
- Faculty development
- State testing support
Accomplishments
DTOY 2020-2021
Teaching Certification
- Rhode Island Professional Certificate- Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-6
- Rhode Island Professional Certificate- Elementary English As A Second Language Education Teacher, Grades PK-12
Other Work
- 2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher, Extended Day, Jacksonville, FL 2012-2016
- Lead Tutor, A+ Tutor U, Jacksonville, FL 2007-2010
- After School Tutor, Providence, RI, 2024-2025
Leadership Experience
- DTOY 2020-2021
- Family Night Coordinator 2023-2024
- ELL Ambassador 2017-2018
- Title 1 Committee 2008-2016
- Safety Patrol Sponsor 2009-2014
- SDM Chair 2009-2010
- Sunshine Committee, 2012-2016
- Grade Level Chair 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2022-2023, 2024-2025
- Math Committee 2012-2016
- MLL Cohort 2023-current
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
MLL Teacher/Coordinator
Achievement First Providence
07.2018 - Current
4G Science Teacher
Achievement First Providence
07.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher (KG 2G 5G)
Englewood Elementary
12.2006 - 06.2017
BACHELORS OF EDUCATION - Elementary Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
Master of Arts - TESOL/Bilingual And Dual Language Immersion
University of Rhode Island
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