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Elizabeth Grabow

Chisago City,MN

Summary

Dynamic Lead Teacher at Room For Growing with expertise in lesson planning and classroom management. Successfully enhanced student engagement through differentiated instruction and culturally responsive practices. Fostered strong parent-teacher communication, significantly boosting family involvement in student success. Committed to nurturing child development and implementing effective educational strategies for diverse learning needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Room For Growing
03.2023 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Cashier

Northern Tool Equipment
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
  • Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
  • Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
  • Enhanced shopping experience, provided product information and location assistance.
  • Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
  • Supported marketing initiatives by setting up and maintaining promotional displays.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Pine Technical And Community College
Pine City, MN
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Chisago Lakes High School
Chisago City, MN
06-2024

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Behavior modeling
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safety awareness

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • First Aid Certified
  • Certification in Early Childhood Education

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Room For Growing
03.2023 - Current

Cashier

Northern Tool Equipment
09.2022 - 03.2023

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Pine Technical And Community College

High School Diploma -

Chisago Lakes High School