Erin Chaplin
Howell,MI
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven classroom management and lesson implementation skills, honed across roles from Permanent Building Substitute Teacher at Edustaff to Kindergarten Teacher at Hamtramck Public Schools. Excelled in engaging at-risk students and leveraging both verbal communication and special education strategies to foster inclusive, achievement-focused environments. Recognized for flexibility and exceptional interpersonal abilities, consistently achieving positive educational outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
05.2022 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
School Improvement Team Parent Representative
Hutchings Elementary
08.2019 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Attended monthly meetings to discuss ongoing school business.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about the needs of our school.
Stay at Home Parent
Chaplin Family
09.2006 - 05.2022
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Farmington Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hamtramck Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Taught a diverse group of at-risk students including English Language Learners.
- Developed and applied developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development With Language Arts Minor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2002
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson implementation
- Classroom Management
- Special Education including Emotional Impairment
- Flexibility
Timeline
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
05.2022 - Current
School Improvement Team Parent Representative
Hutchings Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Stay at Home Parent
Chaplin Family
09.2006 - 05.2022
Lead Preschool Teacher
Farmington Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2006
Kindergarten Teacher
Hamtramck Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Child Development With Language Arts Minor
Michigan State University
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