Erica Devitt
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Creative, empathetic, and dedicated early childhood educator with over eight years of teaching experience. Extensive experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD, Creative Curriculum, High Scope, and COR Advantage for assessment, documentation, and planning purposes. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, proficient in written and verbal communication. Background in meeting Illinois Early Learning Goals and Standards in diverse communities. Adept at designing and implementing a broad range of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that meet students strengths and needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Schuyler-Industry School District #5-Rushville, IL
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Designed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse learners, addressing their unique strengths and needs.
- Collaborated with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other service providers to create a comprehensive support system for students.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to identify each students' present level of performance.
- Adapted curriculum and teaching materials to meet the diverse needs of students with various disabilities.
- Managed caseloads of up to six students annually.
- Scheduled IEP meetings and completed paperwork in a timely manner while meeting state and federal law.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Through A Child's Eyes Preschool-Cicero, IL
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught in a bilingual environment, educating a student population of English Language Learners.
- Fashioned a classroom environment that fostered students' curiosity and exploration through play-based activities, while adhering to standards of safety and cleanliness.
- Completed classroom portfolio that showcased evidence and documentation of NAEYC standards to earn NAEYC accreditation for the school.
- Communicated with parents and caregivers regarding student progress through a variety of means, including weekly newsletters, shared weekly lesson plans, emails, phone calls, as well as regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Implemented projects and lessons based on students' interests that focused on the development of the whole child.
Pre-K Teacher
Trumbull Elementary School/CPS-Chicago, IL
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Co-taught in a blended model, state pre-kindergarten program, educating a diverse student population, including students with special needs and students who are English language learners.
- Collaborated with special education teacher, paraprofessionals and clinicians to plan and execute engaging lessons that target the learning goals and abilities of all students in the classroom.
- Managed challenging behavior in the classroom by creating clear and consistent classroom rules, focusing on positive reinforcement, fostering emotional regulation skills, and promoting a nurturing classroom environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.2004
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Autism Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Play-Based Learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Embrace software
Certification
- Professional Educator License- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Special Education Approval
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Schuyler-Industry School District #5-Rushville, IL
08.2019 - 08.2023
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Through A Child's Eyes Preschool-Cicero, IL
08.2013 - 06.2014
Pre-K Teacher
Trumbull Elementary School/CPS-Chicago, IL
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Professional Educator License- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Special Education Approval
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Western Illinois University
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