Elizabeth Wilkins
Braidwood,IL
Summary
Hard working Early Childhood Teacher with creative teaching ideas and enthusiastic to learn more. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology. Knowledgeable about lesson planning, curriculum, and creating a positive learning environments. Dedicated to create a stimulating, creative and explorative learning environments for students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching Intern
Reed Custer Community Unit School District #255
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and multimedia resources.
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs, ensuring every student''s growth.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and innovative teaching techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular activities, promoting interdisciplinary connections and real-world applications.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Cosmetology
Self Employed
04.2000 - Current
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized cosmetology services and consultations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cosmetology skills, ensuring high-quality results for each client.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized cosmetology services, including haircuts, coloring, and styling.
- Collaborated with fellow cosmetology professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients with diverse needs.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized cosmetology services based on individual needs and preferences.
- Continually expanded professional knowledge through ongoing education courses and seminars in clinical cosmetology advancements.
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Stayed up-to-date on current trends and techniques in cosmetology, incorporating them into daily practices.
Paraprofessional
SOWIC
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Education
Cosmology License - Cosmetology
Professional's Choice Hair Academy
Joliet, ILAssociate of Arts - Education
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILHigh School Diploma -
Joliet West High School
Joliet, ILBachelor of Arts For Teaching - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2024
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Diverse Learners Support
- Instructional Strategies
- Special Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- MAP Testing and Data
- Online Teaching
- Social Development
Timeline
Student Teaching Intern
Reed Custer Community Unit School District #255
01.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
SOWIC
09.2021 - 12.2023
Cosmetology
Self Employed
04.2000 - Current
Cosmology License - Cosmetology
Professional's Choice Hair Academy
Associate of Arts - Education
Joliet Junior College
High School Diploma -
Joliet West High School
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Early Childhood Education And Special Education
Lewis University
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